MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI SPOON AND SUSHI.
BEAT. 18/100
601 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 12, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN. CENTER LINE (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE), BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, GRILL LINE, HOST AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
MAR 72019FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 7
2019
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. SEE VIOLATION #59
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN. CENTER LINE (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE), BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, GRILL LINE, HOST AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2268525 PERFORMED ON 2/26/19. 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 262019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT BEEF 1 TWO POUND PAN OF AT 45.9 DEGREES F AND 2 THREE POUND PAN OF SLICE TOMATO 46.7 DEGREES F INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 8 POUNDS $40.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 48.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE) OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT 80 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHER MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN ON WALL DOWNSTAIRS DRY STORAGE, ON REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DISREPAIR (FAUCET LEAKING, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER, SPRAY NOZZLE LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT, LEAKING ON FLOOR AND POOLING ON TOP OF TRAP. MUST EMPTY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FACILITY REFUSE RECEPTACLE FULL TO CAPACITY (OVERFLOWING)LIDS NOT CLOSED.REFUSE IS REMOVED FROM FACILITY TWICE WEEKLY, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE REFUSE MUST BE REMOVED MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE(FULL BEYOND CAPACITY)AND NOT MAINTAINED; OBSERVED TWO LARGE INSIDE OPEN ROLLER REFUSE CONTAINERS FULL TO CAPACITY AND NOT MAINTAIN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE REFUSE/GARBAGE FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMP AND SUSHI ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT ARE SERVED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
JUL 202018FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2018
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F-79.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL SAID HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMP AND SUSHI ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT ARE SERVED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON INSECT TRAPS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SOILED INSECT TRAPS AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A LEAKING CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT CONDENSER IS NOT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD UNDER CONDENSER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AND READING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH AND RINSE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE TEMPERATURE FOR THE WASH AND RINSE ARE ACCURATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN 110F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 66.4F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 79.5F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN
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JUL 182018FAILED21 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2018
FAILED
21 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE DUE TO TEMPERATURE VIOLATIONS AND HAND SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT AT THE PROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WITH A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY EACH EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 66.2F-79.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 100F AT ALL SAID HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED A MISSING P-TRAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE P-TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND CONDENSER WATER DRIPPING ONTO FOODS SUCH AS RED BELL PEPPER, BROCCOLI, TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, YELLOW ONIONS AND CARROTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT ALL FOODS FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS AT ALL TIMES AND NEVER ALLOW CONDENSER WATER TO DRIP ONTO FOOD PRODUCTS. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS VALUED AT $157. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, SHRIMP AND SUSHI ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS THAT ARE SERVED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON INSECT TRAPS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SOILED INSECT TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A LEAKING CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT CONDENSER IS NOT LEAKING AND MAINTAIN AND DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD UNDER CONDENSER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN 110F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 66.4F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 79.5F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AND READING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH AND RINSE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE TEMPERATURE FOR THE WASH AND RINSE ARE ACCURATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH AN ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER AND TESTED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH STANDING WATER. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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