SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

WABI SABI ROTARY.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

4521 N SHERIDAN RD · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 29, 2023 · passed

3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 22
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 7
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.11 NO DOCUMENTATION ON-SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID, CUTTING BOARDS

JUN 8
2021
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO DOCUMENTATION ON-SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-16-2021, REPORT#2401260 #43) 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #55) 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ELECTRICAL UNIT, UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHER, AND THE COOKING STOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

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SEP 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ELECTRICAL UNIT, UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AND THE COOKING STOVE.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2279754 DATED 3/21/2019 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

MAR 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

KIT WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOR CONTROL OF SPREAD OF NOROVIUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS (POTS) IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR HALLWAY AROUND WASTE PIPE. MUST RELOCATE ITEMS TO INSIDE KITCHEN.

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HOOD FILTERS AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS OF GREASE NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED - -

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD UNDER AND BEHIND THE SUSHI COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED SHELVES ACROSS THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RAW WOOD PANEL WALLS ABOVE THE SUSHI/PREP AREA NOT CLEANABLE,REPLACE. REMOVE EXCESS BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE. -

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

A 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

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