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2019-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010- CITATION ISSUED)
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. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005;NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPACKAGED SUSHI FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EPLOYEES'S BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS REAR PART OF FOOD PREP AREA .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING NON WORKING PEACES OF EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR COOLER)
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION # 58 FROM 7/09/2018 REPORT #2184368 NOT CORRECTED. MANAGER HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
2018-07-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF SUSHI TUNA AT 57.0F AND RAW SUSHI SALMON AT 57.0F INSIDE TOP AREA OF COOLER. APPROX 1/2 POUND OF FISH WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 10.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.F OR BELO...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED STAND WITH RICE COLANDER ON TOP , INSIDE OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. UTILITY SINK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR AND FOOD PREPARATION. SINK IN ONLY TO BE USED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MANAGER HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
2018-02-01 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
2017-10-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP FROM THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
2017-09-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND UNABLE TO GET THE PAPER TOWELS OUT OF THE HOLDER DUE TO THE BATTERIES NEED TO BE CHANGED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TI...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1978911 DATED 01/04/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE TO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP FROM THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
2017-01-04 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
2016-05-25 Pass Complaint 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
2016-01-15 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AT FRONT COUNTER FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT LABLED.MUST INSTALL LABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
2015-08-24 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
2015-03-19 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX LID AND EDGES OF SAID BOX LOCATED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND WET FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AND STAFF RESTROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AS WELL AS ON THE BLUE SMALL CURTAINS ABOVE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
2014-12-08 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2014-06-17 Pass Consultation 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2014-04-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND FRONT HOT DISPLAY UNIT IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 71.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE FRONT HOT DISPLAY UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PR...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND SEVERAL PREPACKAGED HOT ITEMS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 6 CONTAINERS OF RICE AT 120.0, 8 MISO SOUP AT 130.3, 8 DUMPLING CONTAINERS AT 112.4, AND 8 BEEF BOWLS AT 132.6 DEGREES ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TO...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
2013-04-01 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS BEHIND 2DR COOLER TO REMOVE RICE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AT REAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER REAR PREP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UP.
2012-05-08 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALL VENTS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP AND IN FRONT DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REROUTE WASTE LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA BY SUSHI COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE CONTAINER THAT IT IS DRAINING INTO.
2011-11-16 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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 FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAI...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAG...
2011-05-06 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
2010-08-13 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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 Found no thermometer for main hot holding unit.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Found foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.
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