YUZU SUSHI AND ROBATA GRILL.
1751 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 292025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Peeling paint noted on wall behind dish machine, Instructed to remove and maintain.
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more lights.
MAY 82024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-501.11 OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
APR 302024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS WITH CHIPPED COATING IN THE 2-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS. OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
OBSERVED LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK ON SERVICE LINE NEAR SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EVERY EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ALSO HAS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2573608 APRIL 3, 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #54 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. OBSERVED OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 32023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MAJORITY OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 2 NONFUNCTIONING LIGHTS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
DEC 32020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
PEELING PAINT NOTED BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
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AUG 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 72019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS OR RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 272018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DIRTY CARDBOARD ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND SIDE WAITRESS STATION.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOORS CHIPPING AND/OR PEELING IN SOME SPOTS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
JUN 82017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FISH STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ORIGINAL PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS
JUL 122016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 75 POUNDS OF FRESH SALMON AT TEMO OF 46.9F; 48.5F AND 49F PRODUCT WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER; FOUND 15 POUNDS OF RAW MARINATE PORK KABOB AT TEMP OF 53.9F-61.5F-NAND 62.2F FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PRPE AREA. BOTH PRODUCTS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 90,VALUE2000 .COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
WE OBSERVED 30 OR MORE SMALL FLIES AT FRONT DINING AREA BY THE SUSHI BAR UNDER THE SHELVES AND ON THE EAST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR. WALLS AT MENTIONED AREA, SURFACE IS POROUS STICKY WITH FOOD AND FOOD LIQUIDS,NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND PROVIDE A SURFACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS
EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM,MUST KEEP AREA DRY.
MAY 162016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS
EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM,MUST KEEP AREA DRY.
MAY 92016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WHITE RICE INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT AT TEMP OF 92.5F.PRODUCTS IS USED FOR SUSHI. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE.INFORMATION GIVE ON SUSHI RICE.RICE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10 VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE GREASE BOX,ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND FORMING A PUDDLES BY THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT.WE OBSERVED PATIO AREA WITH EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT FLOOR,FROM CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TO SHELVES PAPER ,CONTAINERS,PLASTIC ETC. WE OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND AND PLASTIC IN THAT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REMOVED DROPPINGS CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE GROUND ITEMS NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS.
EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM,MUST KEEP AREA DRY.
JUL 162015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISH AREA AND FRONT LINE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 92015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISH AREA AND FRONT LINE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 12015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISH AREA AND FRONT LINE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL REACXH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTINUE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ONLY HALF OF THE STAFF HAVE CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 92015FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST INSTALL HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
DINING AREA FLOOR MUST BE SEALED. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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