UNION SUSHI + BARBEQUE BAR / UP BAR.

Chicago Health Dept

230 W ERIE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 10

2025

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON ICE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AND COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.

DEC 31

2024

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $40 AND WEIGHING 3 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON ICE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

Serious Food Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE FIVE CONTAINERS OF VACUUM SEALED FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT.1 CONTAINER OF SALMON, 1 CONTAINER OF BEEF SHORT RIB, 1 CONTAINER OF CHICKEN, 1 CONTAINER OF LAMB AND 1 CONTAINER OF BEEF KABOBS. FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT VALUED AT $700 AND WEIGHING 26LBS. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. ONE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEALING MATERIAL UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL OF VACUUM SEALING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT AND MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD VALUED AT $700 AND WEIGHING 26LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKLINE USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKLINE. OBSERVED NO FOOD INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT TIME OF INSEPCTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/31/2024 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEMPERATURE DISPLAYING AN ERROR MESSAGE FLASHING FILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. FACILITY IS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AND COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

MAY 2

2024

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND IN CORNER IN SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA.

APR 30

2024

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND IN CORNER IN SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2591820 DATED 03/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES

MAR 28

2024

FAIL 13 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 3/29/2024 CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE ON 3/29/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS TO RESPOND TO EVENT ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS TO RESPOND TO EVENT. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 3/29/2024 VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED HAND CLEANSER SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 55.6-74.8F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $92 AND WEIGHING 11LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED LAMB AND STEAK IN WALKIN COOLER WITHOUT PRODUCTION TIME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO LABEL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCTION TIME AND DATE.CORRECTED ON SITE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER (VALUE $449/ WEIGHT 20LBS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTON ON 3/29/2024 METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND IN CORNER IN SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED TWO WESTSIDE SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TWO NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY.

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NOV 16

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 12

2022

PASS · 0 violations

APR 5

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SEP 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND SUSHI BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO FROZEN FISH LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION FROM FISH PURVEYORS INDICATING ALL FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR REQUIRED AMOUNTS OF TIME AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FDA CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLAIMER, ADD A STATEMENT OF " FOOD ITEMS COOK TO ORDER" TO FOOT NOTE

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE, SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY TO DO SUCH PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SUSHI RICE PH TEST LETTER IS MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD, MUST OBTAIN AN UPDATED TEST LETTER. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SALT, FLOUR, CORN STARCH) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS FREE FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CHIPPED WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

JUL 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE, NO CLEAN UP MATERIALS PRESENT, ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE CLEAN UP AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE IN MENU FOR ITEMS (FISH, SUSHI, OYSTERS, ETC) THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS ACCUMULATING HEAVY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WATER BOTTLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 24

2018

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TEMPERATURE GAUGE INACCURATE DURING THE RINSE CYCLE ON THE MAIN KITCHEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. DURING FINAL RINSE, MACHINE DIGITAL DISPLAY ONLY READS 139 DEGREES F, BUT DURING THE SAME CYCLE, A THERMAL TEST STRIP INDICATED THE CYCLE HAD EXCEEDED 180 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAUGE SO IT READS ACCURATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AUG 3

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND LARGE PLASTIC BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA STORING RICE, FLOUR AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ABOVE STATED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FORKS AND CHOPSTICKS ON TABLE TOPS NOT PROPERLY COVERED ON TOP OF THE LINEN NAPKINS. MUST PROPERLY COVER EATING PORTION OF UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE CUSTOMER TABLES.MUST PROVIDE. ALSO FOUND TALL GLASS BOTTLES USED FOR SERVING WATER AND THERE IS NO SMALL BOTTLE BRUSHER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL BOTTLE BRUSHER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED BOTTLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND A LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMP SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT BAR AND AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

APR 9

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE REAR DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A BROKEN LID WITH LOOSE KNOBS AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE AT TH REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED DUSTY CEILING AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP TABLE AND THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ESPECIALLY BY THE SUSHI TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS.

JUN 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELL FISH (OYSTERS AND MUSSELS) INSIDE CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH AND WHEN THE LAST BADGE HAS BEEN CONSUMED, THE TAGS MUST THEN BE STORED ON FILE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF SHELL FISH WORTH $260.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE REAR DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE GRILL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP TABLE AND THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ESPECIALLY BY THE SUSHI TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS.

SEP 6

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS FROM UNDER THE SHELVING.

APR 2

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS & WORKERS PREPARING & HANDLING (COOKS, SUSHI & REAR PREP PERSONS) OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, INCLUDING THE DISHROOM WORKERS. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

MAR 26

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

(7-38-005B) FOUND FRESH, FROZEN VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER CRYOVACKED IN THE FACILITY USING THEIR 'VAC MASTER' MACHINE. (CHICKEN-8 LBS; FISH-2 LBS; BEEF-5 LBS; PORK-10 LBS AT A TOTAL COST OF $110.00). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF PRODUCTS. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME UNTIL ALL THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET WITH HACCP PROCEDURE. All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) NOTED 8-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA; 6-ON WALLS & CEILING BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO COMMON HALLWAY; 5-ON CEILING AT DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE SOURCE. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF ALL GARBAGE BINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH GRIME/DIRT-MUST KEEP CLEAN; MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT THE DISHROOM & ICE MACHINE AREA. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS OR CEILINGS AFFECTED BY SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. DUSTY CEILING VENTS MUST BE MAINTAINED ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOODHANDLERS & DISHROOM WORKERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

APR 22

2011

PASS · 0 violations

APR 21

2011

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SUSHI COOLERS DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 SUSHI COOLERS AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BATHROOM DOORS NEEDS A DOOR HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE ANY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE ARE CLEAN.

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