OCT 25
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TORO SUSHI INC..
YOUR CALL. 61/100
2546 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 25, 2017 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Sep 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
: NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.
OCT 182017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 18
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED 5/8/2017 REPORT #2049921 THEY ARE VIOLATION #32 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET AT 2-DOOR FREEZER AT REAR.REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM HOOD AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. VIOLATION #36 MUST INSTALL WORING LIGHTS ABOVE THE SUSHI BAR AND PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT PREP TABLE LOCATED UNDER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.
MAY 82017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2017
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH THE BURNER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE MULTI USE UTENSIL PROPERLY, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM HOOD AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS. MUST DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVES, TOASTER OVENS, AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSHI BAR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, DUST PRESENT. CLEAN STORAGE BINS ALONG WALL IN HALLWAY, DUST PRESENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA (CORNERS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND ON THE FRONT OF THE BAR. ALSO, MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS ABOVE THE SUSHI BAR AND IN PREP AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 1-COMP SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR, COLD WATER KNOB LEAKING. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND IN REAR STORAGE AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 162016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND PARTICULATE MATTER BUILD UP IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE SUSHI COUNTER PREP TABLES. ALSO NOTED DEBRIS AND LOOSE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE COVING HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BEE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED EXCESSIVE OIL AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE AREA OF THE HOOD AND ON THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK FAUCET AND THE REAR MOP SINK WHEN HANDLES ARE TURNED ALL THE WAY OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NOTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
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OCT 82015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1460091 DATED 5/27/14. #32-RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33- CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR AND DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #34- SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN/VACCUUM THE RUGS IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. #36-MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE HALLWAY ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER GOING TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE, WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 272014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER/OWNER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUDT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE LIDS OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR AND DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ,WITH HEAVY GEASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CLEAN/VACCUM THE RUGS IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SUSHI CASE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. VENT INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BROKEN SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
SEP 182013PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE TO MAKE SUSHI ROLLS IN LARGE WOODEN BOWL IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 105F. NO SUSHI RICE PH LABORATORY TESTING DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED RICE AND ESTIMATES THE VALUE TO BE $300.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT ANY SANITIZER IN FINAL RINSE SINK. 0 PPM CHLORINE IN THIRD COMPARTMENT AND EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES AT THE TIME. MANAGEMENT DISPENSED CHLORINE IN THIRD COMPARTMENT TO 100 PPM DURING INSPECTION AND INSTRUCT TO RE-WASH ALL DISHWARES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FOUND BLOCKED BY FOOD CART. NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS FOR BOTH AND MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH HOLE ON BOTTOM SHELVING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED/LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT TOILET IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PLASTER ON WALL IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. LARGE HOLE IN WALL ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SPOT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE HOOD FILTER NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF. MUST PROVIDE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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