SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUSHI SAMBA.

BEAT. 24/100

504 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 11, 2014 · passed

Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 11
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY THE BULK ITEMS ON PREMISES WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPER STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, DUST/DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES, VENTS, THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE REMOVE HAVY DUST/DIRT BUILD-UP. MUST REMOVE HOOD FROM WALLS ON 3RD FL DISH MACHINE AREA AND HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. MUST SEAL BRICKS ON BASEMENT AND HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST FIX THE WALL ACROSS FROM OFFICE PANEL IS LOOSE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING, BOXES ETC AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

STILL NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI,CHICKEN,SHELL FISH, SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SECOND TIME). CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY THE BULK ITEMS ON PREMISES WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPER STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SUSHI AND BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILINGS AND WATER DRIPPING AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 4
2014
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TWO SERVICE COOLERS (WITH DRAWERS) AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.4F AND 51.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. SUSHI PREP HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 61F BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. FISH 53.4F, TUNA 46.2F (REAR SERVICE COOLER),EGGS 61.3F (FOOD SHELVING RACK),FISH 47.7F,SHRIMP 48.9F, SALMON 44.3F,KING CRAB 54.2F, TUNA 44.1F, FISH 53,1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10LBS OF FOOD WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPPING (SLICING LEMON) AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SUSHI PREP HAND WASH SINK (SUSHI PREP LINE IS OPEN AT THIS TIME).PREMISES HAS HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL OTHER LOCATIONS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING, BOXES ETC AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI,CHICKEN,SHELL FISH, SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED DISH WASHER MACHINE AT THE BAR IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER SPILLING ON THE FLOOR WHEN MACHINE IS TURNED ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A FULL CYCLE OF RINSING AND SANITIZING.(GLASSES INSIDE MACHINE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER DISH WASHER THAT IS PROPERLY RINSING AND SANITIZING AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY THE BULK ITEMS ON PREMISES WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPER STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SUSHI AND BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILINGS AND WATER DRIPPING AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 7
2013
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE. EMPLOYEES WILL USE CUSTOMERS TOILETS UNTIL HOT WATER IS RESTORED IN EMPLOYEE'S.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MISSING LABELES ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, ICE BUCKETS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR AND CLEAN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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MAY 30
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS AT THE BAR AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED & MADE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MAY 2
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

(7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE/SLIME ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, CHUTE, SIDES & UPPER WALL SECTION OF THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE UNIT. (ICE MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME). All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ICE BUILD-UP ON A CONDENSER AT ONE COOLER IN THE SUSHI BAR AREA, & ONE OF 4- CONDENSER FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT WORKING, MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON COMPRESSORS, CONDENSERS, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEANED & MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS AT BAR AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED & MADE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. MISSING FLOOR TILES BY FRYERS MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES IN COOLERS, DISHROOM & DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CORNER COVING BY THE DISHROOM WALL, RESULTING ON THE WALL PANEL POPPING OUT-MUST PROVIDE. WALLS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING CONDENSATION HOSE UNDER THE ICE BIN AT THE BAR, MUST PROVIDE. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

JUN 24
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE DESSERT PREP STATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS. REPLACE OR REPAINT THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SUSHI COOLERS BELOW THE SUSHI BAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVENS BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS BELOW THE BAR, MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, WIRE RACKS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS, GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE SUSHI BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND RICE PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD ESPECIALLY ON THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA WALLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE LEAKING DRIP PAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

JUN 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE BOTH UNITS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE TAGS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE DESSERT PREP STATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS. REPLACE OR REPAINT THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SUSHI COOLERS BELOW THE SUSHI BAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVENS BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS BELOW THE BAR, MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, WIRE RACKS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS, GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE SUSHI BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND RICE PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD ESPECIALLY ON THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA WALLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE LEAKING DRIP PAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

JUL 26
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWED WITH GARBAGE ALSO OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/GREASE ON ALLEY FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS AREA MUST BE CLEAN, LIDS MUST CLOSE AND TIGHT FITTED, ALSO OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000062258 16.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMILATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, RUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREAS. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.

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