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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0...

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SUSHI PREP DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND UDERNEATH REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS...

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY.THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTH CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. WRAPPED BRICKS UNDER SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE BRICK...

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

NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR CRACK ON FLOOR. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WAL...

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

STILL NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF VENTS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, ALONG PIPI...

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1966034 DATED 10/6/2016 NOT CORRECTED: #18) NOTED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AT THE KITCHEN PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY, HAVE P...

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTH CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. WRAPPED BRICKS UNDER SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REMOVE BRICK...

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

NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR CRACK ON FLOOR. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WAL...

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF VENTS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, ALONG PIPING AND...

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBING BEHIND ICE MACHINE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AT THE KITCHEN PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS N=MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1442133 DATED 10/01/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#31)MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE SUSHI FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINAT...

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTTS....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR CRACK ON FLOOR. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WAL...

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF VENTS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AND ON CEILING...

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NOTED MENS BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR (USED BY BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS)

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHE AREA AND AT THE SUSHI FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHE...

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVES AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE FRONT NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REPAIR FLOORS IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM, MUST REGROUT.

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

MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DUST.

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

FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN IN CORNERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

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

NOTED THE FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER ETC.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING, FOUND FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE, ALONG TOILET ROOMS REQUIRE REPAINTING TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES, MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAINT WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.

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

MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA.

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

VIOLATION STILL REMAINS SEE REPORT.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS FOR HANDWASHING AND SUPPLY SOAP,HANDTOWELS.

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE//MUST CLEAN,SANITIZED ICE MAKER.

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.MUST P...

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 SEAL ALL RAW WOODEN AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,FOUND SOME GASKETS ON COOLERS IN NEED OF ...

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 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,HOOD ABOVR COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER ETC.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,FOUND FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE,ALONG TOILET ROOMS REQUIRE REPAINTING TO SMOOTH,...

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 PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS,SEAL ALL VOID SPACES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS ALSO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICA...

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE ENDCAPS TO LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and cle...