Volcano Sushi Cafe

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ONLY CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE REMINDER (*) AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL DINING ROOM MENUS AND CARRYOUT MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED NEWSPAPER USED AS A LINER ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PIC CORRECTED AT TIME OF INS...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR HALLWAY OF KITCHEN. MUST SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSESRVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN CEILINGS OF RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

AN OUTDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE NOW ON PREMISES DATED JUNE 7, 2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A UPDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE AND TO UPDATE LETTER EVERY 5 YEARS AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED ON JANUARY 17, 2020. LETTER MUST VERIFY THE PH AND WATER...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF THE DISHMACHINE WHEN MACHINE WAS RUNNING AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIO #60.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIO #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REFRIG...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED A PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AND SOME SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE BLEACH OR ANOTHER DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN NEEDED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN WHERE ...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT DUST OBSERVED IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES UPDATE THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH FOOD IDENTITY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL.

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OE DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MAT...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT MUST BE DISCLOSED ON MENUS OR SIGN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, WHEN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS), AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SINK IN REAR PREP.

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS HANGING OVER SUSHI BAR.

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, SUSHI, FISH, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE...

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SINK IN REAR PREP.

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

MUST SEAL HOLE AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS HANGING OVER SUSHI BAR.

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

MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

OBSERVED ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND A CIGARETTE BOX ON THE DESK IN MANAGERS OFFICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)

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

USING CARD BOARD ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

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

CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

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

WALL NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, INVERTED, HANDLE UP.

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY ON SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

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

CLEAN SPLATTERS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE, AND CABINET INTERIOR DEEP FRYER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, AND DEBRIS NOTED).

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

SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AT POP DISPENSER ICE BIN AND AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a re...