SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUSHI TAIYO/IZAKAYA HAPA.

EAT. 83/100

58 E ONTARIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 14, 2014 · passed

5 of 7 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 14
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED ALL BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM VERY SLOW TO DRAIN AND NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER IN THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF UPSTAIRS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

SEP 18
2013
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 11
2013
FAILED
5 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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WALL AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES AND SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BARS AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP ON THE 2ND FLOOR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND GRIME ON THE WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE MOP SINK.

SEP 20
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD CONTAINERS OFF THE FLOOR.

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

HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

SOME OF THE HANDLES FOR HAND SINK FAUCET ARE HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE HANDLES.

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

ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/ SURFACE.

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SEP 14
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & GREASE TRAPS, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE OR DIRT. 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 UNDER BAR COUNTERS/SINKS AT BOTH FLOORS, MOST DRAINS AT MAIN KITCHEN (2nd FL), & AROUND GREASE TRAPS NEED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

DUSTY OR CRACKED CEILING TILES AT 1st FLOOR SERVICE STATION & AROUND VENTS ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ANY WALL SECTION BY SUSHI STATIONS WITH FOOD STAINS MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRS & AT OTHER STORAGE AREAS OF BOTH FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED & THESE AREAS MUST BE BETTER ORGANIZED. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN/DRY PLACE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

OCT 19
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON EXTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THOUGHOUT BAR.

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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 UNCLEAN WALLS AT SERVICE STATION AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AT SAME LOCATION. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.

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

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. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING (BY COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE.

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