SEP 13
2016
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 56/100
614 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 13, 2016 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 182016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 18
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMEDED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BAG OF RICE STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 152016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS
JAN 82016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 8
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO HAND SOAP IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 12 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER SUSHI BAR AND REAR KITCHEN, OVER 40 DEAD ONES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH CUSTOMERS REST ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
MAR 162015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2015
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKETS OF 3 DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP SPACE SPLASHING WATER ONTO CLEAN PLATES NEXT TO IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATIONS AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKING: THE LEFT FAUCET BASE OF THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CLEAR WATER WITH NO ODORS FLOWING FROM THE OPEN SIGHT DRAIN BEHIND THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA WHEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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APR 232014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH IN COOLERS STORAGE SHELVES ETC... CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES" OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS EATING/DRINKING, WIPING DOWN PREP TABLE, PUT ON A HAIR RESTRAINT, TALK ON CELL PHONE AND CHANGE GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI TASKING, CHANGING GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES-10 IN THE REAR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, 60 IN THE FRONT BAR/DINING AREA AND 50 IN THE SUSHI/REAR DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN KNIFE HOLDERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE RACKS, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CANS, COOKING AND COOLERS (RUBBER GASKETS.)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN THE PREP AND DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA AND SIDE STORAGE AREA (BY TOILET ROOM.)
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 42012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS OF DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AT REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA OF FOOD SPLATTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND/OR ORGANIZE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY STORE BROOMS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 112011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED(POTATO COOLER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKET.
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 SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ONE LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULB.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP AREA AND SUSHI COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
JUN 22010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. Found exterior of dishmachine not clean. Found wok areas with grease buildup.
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. Found wall by sushi preparation area with chipping paint.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. Found brooms and mops not properly stored.
FEB 242010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 24
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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. Found ceiling tiles not clean at main kitchen.
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. Found rear storage areas not clean and organized.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Found wash cloths not properly stored.
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