DEC 1
2021
PASS · 0 violations
VOLCANO SUSHI CAFE.
Chicago Health Dept
1062 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
14 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Dec 2021.
Last inspected Dec 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
VIOLATIONS
64
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 22
2021
FAIL 6 violations
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 INSPECTION.
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.
OCT 1
2020
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 24
2020
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
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AN OUTDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE NOW ON PREMISES DATED JUNE 7, 2015.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 ACTIVITY LEVEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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 REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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 REFRIGERATION UNITS. #55 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 NEEDED. #56 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 NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
JAN 17
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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 NEEDED.
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.
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JAN 17
2019
PASS 3 violations
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.
JUL 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
FEB 27
2018
PASS 6 violations
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.
JAN 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
* 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 BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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)
JUN 9
2017
PASS 6 violations
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,
OCT 31
2016
PASS 2 violations
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.
FEB 19
2016
PASS 3 violations
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.
JUN 24
2015
PASS 3 violations
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.
FEB 13
2015
PASS 6 violations
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 regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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