Wakamono
Mixed record — 7 of 14 inspections passed
2025-06-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 46.5F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A SIGN WAS AFFIXED TO THE FRONT. PREP TWO (2) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE SINGLE DOOR TO THE REAR ALLEY/GANGWAY EXIT ON THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED ITEMS, FOOD ITEMS, AND BOXED DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES O...
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED VARIOUS TOOLS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOXES OF UTENSILS, AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROO...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, UNMARKED BAGS, AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND DISORGANIZED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THRO...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE OF TWO LIGHTS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
2024-06-03 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOORS SWEEPS BETWEEN 3313 N BROADWAY DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SOME RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED AT SUSH PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2023-08-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER- TUNA AT 49.1 F, EGGS AT 49.0 F, TOBIKO 49.0 F, IKURA 49.0 F, MAYO SAUCE 49.0 F, WASABI MAYO AT 49.0 F. WEIGHT OF FOODS DISCARDED- 5 LBS, VALUED AT $250.00. H...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
2022-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
UPON ON ARRIVAL OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SUSHI FOODS: FRESH TUNA AND SALMON. UNWRAPPED MENTIONED FOOD AND, WITH BARE HANDS, PICKED THEM UP AND STORED THEM IN CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SUSHI COOLER. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2022-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTIONETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIME...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2020-09-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-09-15 Fail Canvass 2 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
2019-05-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO C...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 11/9/2007. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED FAUCET OF THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH DIRT AND GREASE.
2018-04-02 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-07-17 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK THAT IS IN FRONT OF THE STORAGE WELL WHERE BOTTLES FOR WATER ARE STORED.
2016-09-02 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PEELING PAINT ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE METAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT. RUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/RESEAL SHELVING. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INS...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
2015-11-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE.
2015-10-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AT SUSHI PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE.
2014-07-17 Pass License 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SUSHI BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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