WESTIN RIVER NORTH CHGO HOTEL - EMBER.

Chicago Health Dept

320 N DEARBORN ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

128

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF BREAD COOLER LOCATED NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

MAR 18

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

MAR 10

2025

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN EMBER DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALL #1 AND STALL #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STALLS #1 AND #2 OF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN EMBER FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

JAN 19

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ESPRESSO MACHINE IN PUBLIC COFFEE AREA(WE PROUDLY BREW STARBUCKS, AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN) SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 17

2024

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2587889 DATED 1-10-2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNIT SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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JAN 10

2024

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SINK TO THE RIGHT OF BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FLATWARE STORED UNCOVERED IN DISHROOM STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FLATWARE OR STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES IN RESTAURANT KITCHEN SO THAT THEY SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY SHALL BE SUPPLIED THROUGHOUT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE COLD WATER RESTORED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM OF KITCHEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BAR AREA OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2569310 DATED 01/06/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 17

2023

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN STAND UP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/STORAGE IN THE KITHCEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND/OR SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, AND IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ON OR UNDERNEATH.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).

JAN 6

2023

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Storage & Handling

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS VARIOUS RAW MEATS IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK NEAR PREP-LINE UNIT-----AND-----IN BAR AREA. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IS NOT PROVIDED AT HANDSINK NEAR OATMEAL/SOUP STATION. FACILITY MUST ALWAYS ENSURE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IS PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRATES USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/STORAGE IN THE KITHCEN AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CONTAINERS AND/OR SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE, AND IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS ON OR UNDERNEATH.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN THE HEAT DISH MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE HOT WATER TERMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING UNITS, ICE MACHINE IN BAR----AND-----KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE AREA, AND SODA BOX DISPENSERS LOCATED IN BAR STORAGE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES OBSERVED SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FACILITY MUST RE-CAULK ALL SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO WALLS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE (ANSI ACCRED.).

JAN 12

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN LOBBY BAR, LOBBY COFFEE AREA, AND EXECUTIVE LOUNGE COFFEE AREA LOCATED ON 20TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP LINE OF 320 KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN LOBBY COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUN 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HOLD A FOOD AND SANITATION CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER NO ADVISORY FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OUT DATED SUSHI RICE LAB TEST ( MORE THAN 5 YEARS), MUST OBTAIN A NEW PH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD ITEMS ( SUGAR, SALT NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BREAD KNIFE TETHERED TO A CHAIN, MUST KEEP UTENSIL FREE FOR PROPER WASHING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SUSHI STATION EMPLOYEE NOT HOLDING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOTED FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

SEP 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION.

Minor Other

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED THAT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE MUST BE ON ALL MENUS FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED.MUST INSTALL. NO CITATION

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(C) OBSERVED DRY SPICES AND DRY FOODS( SUGAR, SALT,ETC) IN KITCHEN AND SUSHI PREP AREA NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN, COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED. FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING BY 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO RE- GROUT BOTH AREAS. ALSO HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN REAR SERVICE BAR AREA. UNDER COUNTER BY COFFEE STATION INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.113 OBSERVED MOP BUCKET WITH DIRTY MOP WATER IN REAR SERVICE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP WATER CLEAN CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGENS TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NO CITATION

DEC 1

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

HEAVY DUST NOTED ON PREP COOLER FAN IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSIDE SODA GUNS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIVE POTTERY PLANTS STORED AT SUSHI STATION PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

JAN 19

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED PREP AREA AND POT AND PAN DISHWASHING AREA NEAR QQ WALK IN PREP COOLER IN NEED OF AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS IF NEEDED.

NOV 3

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERED CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT SUSHI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND REATTACH CABINET DOOR AT SUSHI PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA UNDER EXPOSED PREP TABLE TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL UNDER AND ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER VALVE LEAKING AT GARDE MANGER PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FEB 5

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

JAN 28

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS BREAKFAST ITEMS(CUT FRUITS, ROLLS, ETC.)NOT PROTECTED AT SELF SERVICE TABLE TOP AT LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AT LOBBY SELF SERVICE TABLE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINED/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE SUSHI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

JUL 24

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLE ON THE WALL BY THE PREP BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK. MUST SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA BY THE BAR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. MISSING BASEBOARD UNDER THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RAILING FOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA RUSTED . MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WALL TILES MISSING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE

MAY 26

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 18

2015

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR OFTHE ICE MACHINES,IN THE KITCHEN ABD BEHIND THE BAR, NOT MAINTAINED. BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1501917 DATED 11/17/14. #38-NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA FOR WAFFLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD BEHIND THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE SAME COOLER (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. DEEP FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM PART WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD/CANOPY BY THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

NOV 17

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS,BOWLS ETC) AT THE DISH WASHER PLATE CADDY AND SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER AT PREP TABLE BY WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR REPAIR.NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP AREA FOR WAFFLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

FEB 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SALAD SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE WITH HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKAGE ON PIPPING UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND SPICE AND BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT AT SEVERAL AREA OF KITCHEN FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 19

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 12

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

(7-38-030) FOUND THE BAR DISHMACHINE AT 132F RINSE TEMP. WITH 0-PPM OF SANITIZER, AFTER THE BAR ATTENDANT HAD USED IT. AFTER 3-4 TIMES OF RUNNING THE MACHINE, IT WAS STILL RINSING AT A LOW TEMP., WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF SANITIZER DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & KEEP AT 100-PPM CHLORINE OR 200-PPM QUATS AT LOW-TEMP OR KEEP AT 180F OR ABOVE-IF HIGH TEMP RINSE IS DESIRED. (UNIT TAGGED). Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

A SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE BREAKFAST BUFFET TABLE FOR ALL THE BOWLS DISPLAYED WITH CUT-UP FRUITS (FOR CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR USE DOME COVERS/LIDS, TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT BAR & SUSHI STATION; SODA GUN HOLDERS & CABINETS UNDER PREP STATIONS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING IN POTWASH OR DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED & FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, ESPECIALLY AT BAR AREA & THE PREP STATION BEHIND THE BAR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

NOV 4

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS AND HALLWAYS. APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ORKIN TECHNICIAN WAS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE PANINI GRILL AND WAFFLE IRON, AND THE FAUCET AND WATER HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR. AT THE SUSHI BAR, DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND CABINETS BELOW THE SUSHI BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR AND BELOW THE COUNTER IN THE SAME AREA.

OCT 28

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND/BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 11

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found high tempeature dishmachine not sanitizing, 135 F, while in use. Instructed manager high temperature dishmachine must reach a minimum of 180 F to sanitize. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all multi-use utensils in 3-compartment sink or use lower level dishmachine. Citation issued. Ticket #H000057358 12.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must repair or replace all damaged coolers rubber door gaskets in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Must detail and sanitize all unclean walls throughout prep and dishwash area.

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