MAY 24
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAMPOPO JAPANESE RESTAURANT.
EAT. 85/100
5665 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 24, 2012 · passed
Passed all 3 inspections (1 with conditions).
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
19
none critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SALT,SUGAR, RICE ETC MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO FOODS CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE TOASTER OVEN IN THE SUSHI AREA, AND CABINETS UNDER THE SUSHI COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, AND MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE X2 SUSHI CASE IN THE FRONT AREA.
DEC 222011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 22
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM REPORT # 419601 DATED 10/19/10. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AND SUSHI AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK,(NOT MAINTAINED AND RUSTED).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET UDERNEATH THE SUSHI FRONT COUNTER, (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE PRIVATE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM BESIDE THE WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,NOT MAINTAINED,WITH PEELING PAINT. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND THE 4 DOOR CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE GAP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAINED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
OCT 192010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2010
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust shall be replaced/repair. storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, ice machine, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment had excess dirt, greae build up needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving, storage roon, hot water heater closet not clean need detailed cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, dining areas, and bathrooms shall be replaced, repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
missing light shields in rear prep area, storage areas shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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