OCT 4
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI WORLD.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
6251 N MCCORMICK RD · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 4, 2024 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
48
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204-12 BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SERVICE SINK,IN DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
SEP 202024FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
SEP 20
2024
FAILED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED IN IT MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH UNITS IN USE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE SIDE HALLWAY SUSHI PREP TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE SOILED, USED EGG CARTON FLATS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT ON THE GRILL LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR WASHABLE CONTAINER TO HOLD IN-USE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SERVICE SINK ,IN DISHROOM. MUST REPLACE. ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT HANDLE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM BY THE SRALLS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
COVER IS REQUIRED IN ALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-6-23,REPORT#2583029 #16)4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-202.16: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
OCT 62023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 142022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
APR 52021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 5
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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JAN 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
- OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW/MARINATED FISH THAT IS READY TO EAT (SUSHI FISH), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. -
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE COOLER, LOCATED UNDER THE SUSHI DISPLAY UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE TO BE 62.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALL COLD HOLD UNITS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THIS COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. USE OF THIS COOLER AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED AT THIS TIME. ONCE COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
- OBSERVED FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS/PACKAGING AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOODS STORED OF OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS/PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN ORGANIC DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. -
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATIONS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS & DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE VENTS AND THE VENT COVERS. -
FEB 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
FEB 112019FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN DRY CONTAINER , UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135 F) NOT IN CONTAINER WITH COLD WATER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS NOT COVERED AND IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AND CONTAINERS COVERED ALL TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS SUSHI RICE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 112.1F IN A CONTAINER AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PH TESTING OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE DISCARDED TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND END OF PREP CUTTING BOARD. ALSO BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND COUNTER TOP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON KITCHEN COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 212017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PREP SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PREPPING.
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