NOV 6
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI TOKORO.
BEAT. 18/100
4750 N WESTERN AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 6, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
-WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 302025FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2025
FAILED
12 violationsDETAILS
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW FISH BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW BEEF AND RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE TEMPURA. RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED COOKED RICE. REVIEWED FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENUS DO NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON ALL THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. ONE MENU ON PREMISES NOTED WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. ALL OTHER DOZEN MENUS DID NOT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP AND COOKS LINE KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN HOLDERS FOR ALL.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED DRY GOODS FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL TOASTER OVENS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----ALL SHELVING IN ALL PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUCHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 192024FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 19
2024
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK REMINDING EMPLOYEES THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT FOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE AND 2 DOOR GLASS COOLER IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CRATES OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, NEAR THE REAR DOOR, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE COOKING AREA AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF SMALL TOASTER OVEN AT FRONT PREP COUNTER AND ON THE SURROUNDING SHELF AROUND THE TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BELOW THE ENTIRE COOKING LINE AND FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF SEEDS, DEBRIS, AND PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD TO BE BROKEN AND MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN HOOD IN GOOD REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.
NOV 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 7
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND SUSHI) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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OCT 242023FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2023
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 8 LBS OF DUMPLINGS, 1/4 LBS SHRIMP, AND 2 LBS FISH ($200). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, AND SODA MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS ARE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
JUL 262022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND HANDSINK IN SIDE SERVER STATION AREA.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (OYSTER SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL LINER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN SUSHI PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2510196 ISSUED ON 05-24-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #43 - OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 192021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2509542 ON 5/11/21: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIME, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
MAY 112021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI AND SOUP IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO CURRENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE THAT IS PREPARED ON THE PREMISES AND HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT pH TEST (LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD) FOR SUSHI RICE OR HAVE A pH METER TO TEST THE SUSHI RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. 49 - DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIME, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
NOV 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SUSHI STATION ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, RED TUNA AT 44.5 DEGREE F, WHITE TUNA AT 43.9 DEGREE F, SALMON AT 44.6 DEGREE F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 38.0 DEGREE F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $250.00 TOTAL 8 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITTAION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE(7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL THE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE AND ALSO ASTERICK RAW FOODS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABELED ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA (VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP COOLER). AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIMES, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WOMENS WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTTUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JAN 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA (VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP COOLER). AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXTERIOR DOOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVE, ALL SHELVING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP KITCHEN,PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST) AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOLE/GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE SUSHI AREA. MUST SCRAPE PAINT AND RE PAINT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL FOOD STOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOOD STOCKS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
3 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE,NOT GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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