SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

VOLCANO SUSHI RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

2521 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 19, 2022 · passed

2 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 19
2022
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW PORK, CRAB MEAT, SHRIMP AND POTSTICKERS BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING THAWED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, BROILER, AND WOK STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALL IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN THE CLOSET UNDER THE SHELF. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MAR 10
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 3
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT FOOD ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STRIP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR DRAIN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 14
2020
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OR SUPPLIER STATEMENTS ON THE PREMISES OF FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. MUST PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM EACH SUPPLIER STATING HOW LONG AND AT WHAT TEMPERATURE THE FISH IS FROZEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO INCLUDE DESCRIPTION STATING THAT THE FOOD IS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH THE REMINDER FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID CANNOT BE CLOSED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

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