Gorilla Sushi

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Inspections

1. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 5, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN A NON-HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASH SIGNAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED COOKED RICE BEING DISPENSED IN REAR OF FACILITY WITHOUT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE RICE COOKERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11 OBSERVED UNSECURED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING AND CONTAMINATION.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO WATER DRAINS WITHOUT BACKING-UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. MANAGER INSTALLED CURTAINS. MUST NOT USE CURTAINS MUST USE SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

3. Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED KNIFE AND SPONGE STORED IN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED SHRIMP ON COUNTER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW OR 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STILL STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN UNDER COLD WATER OR THAW IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. HOT WATER RESTORED PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

4. Apr 2, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jul 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATE IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COOLER: PREPACKAGED TUNA STEAKS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 53.6F AND 56.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

6. Oct 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Aug 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIIFCATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

8. Nov 1, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELFS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.15-- OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

9. Oct 25, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELFS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS.

10. Apr 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES UNDERNEATH RUBBER FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

11. Jan 10, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS) COOKED/PREPARED/READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.(AT THIS TIME,MANAGER DISCARDED COOKED RICE WITH NO LABEL/DATE MARKING (TCS FOODS) HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLER).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED,COS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SMALL TOASTER OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

12. Aug 13, 2019 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN REAR STANDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

13. Aug 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN REAR STANDING COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

14. Aug 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TEMPURA SHRIMP AND MAYO BASED SAUCES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 78.2 F FOR SHRIMP AND 65.5 F FOR SAUCES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41 F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135 F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL VALUE$ 27.00 AND TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED SOME COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ACCESSIBLE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN EACH COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF PANKO CRUMBS AND OTHER INGREDIENTS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE INGREDIENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON BACK WALL SEPARATING DINING AREA FROM PREP CORNER AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS AND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB IN REAR STANDING COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHTBULB.

15. Jan 22, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed to properly store and invert clean multi-use utensils/forks/spoons (handles-up) stored on table at food prep area to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed torn gasket at the (1) door refrigerator at food prep area.Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Detail clean and re-organize food prep area shelvings and interiors of cabinets and fan cover inside the rear 1 door stand-up cooler need cleaning to remove dusts build-up and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Remove dusts accumulations at ceiling light fixtures over the sushi prep line area and detail clean and sanitize walls throughout the food prep area to remove food debris splashed and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Observed no thermometer inside the sushi prep line cooler.Instructed to provide and maintain a working visible thermometer inside said cooler.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a clean bucket with sanitizing solution and maintain.

16. Aug 21, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

17. Aug 10, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW FISH) IMPROPERLY THAWING IN A BUCKET WITH WATER. NOTED RAW FISH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 36.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAWING OF FROZEN FOOD FOR FURTHER PROCESSING OF USE MUST BE ACCOMPLISHED BY STORAGE IN A COOLER AT 40.0F OR BY ANOTHER APPROVED METHOD (UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 70.0F, WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE INTO THE OVERFLOW OR IN A MICROWAVE OVEN ONLY WHEN THE FOOD WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO A CONVENTIONAL COOKING FACILITIES AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND KNIVES STORED LAYING UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP.-------------INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND MOP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.------------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE DINING/STORAGE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

18. Dec 13, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment and along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Not all foodhandlers have foodhandler certificates. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

19. Dec 5, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      Observed the exposed handsink inaccessible due to a large bucket of water and fish sitting inside the handsink. Instructed facility to maintain handsink accessible at all times. Facility corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

      Observed improper thawing: facility had frozen fish in a large bucket of water in the exposed handsink with no water continuously running. Fish was at a temperature of 32.3f. Facility corrected during inspection by placing under running water in the three compartment sink. Instructed facility that thawing must only occur via an approved method: Thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or In a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      Observed not city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods (fish, shrimp, etc) are being prepared and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1948784, dated 8-4-16: Violation 30- "Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods." Violation 34- "Observed the floor around the grease trap to have dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 38- "Observed an old drain pipe near the utility sink that is uncapped. Instructed facility to cap and maintain." Violation 43- "Observed cleaning rags stored on counters out of cleaning solution and a dirty worn wash cloth on top of the toaster oven and knives stored on top of it. Instructed facility to store knives in a sanitary manner and to not store washcloths on prep tables or toaster oven." Instructed to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and food debris on prep surface areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment and along the walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      Observed food handlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must work with hair restraints. Correct and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      Not all foodhandlers have foodhandler certificates. Instructed facility to correct and maintain.

20. Aug 4, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Observed the sushi display cooler, unused, maintaining a temperature of 48.1f. Operator stated that it had not been working. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH. Instructed not to use until CDPH approves. Instructed to repair and maintain so cooler maintains a temperature of 40f or below. No citation issued. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      Observed 9lbs of food at improper temperatures on the prep tables: Fish ranging from 44.2f-68.1f, scallops at 65.6f, sushi at 70.1f, in the toaster oven which was not on: 1lb of fish at 121.3f. Operator discarded and denatured said food valued at $120 (as stated by operator). Instructed to maintain at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Instructed facility to label and maintain all prepared foods.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed the floor around the grease trap to have dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed an old drain pipe near the utility sink that is uncapped. Instructed facility to cap and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      Observed cleaning rags stored on counters out of cleaning solution and a dirty worn wash cloth on top of the toaster oven and knives stored on top of it. Instructed facility to store knives in a sanitary manner and to not store washcloths on prep tables or toaster oven.

21. May 12, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HANDS SINK AND PREP COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON BOTH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDS SINK SPLASH GUARD,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER TOP SURFACE NOT SMOOTH,CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FIVE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE COATED LIGHT BULBS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS ON FLOOR AND BY THE WALL OUTSIDE REAR AREA/GANGWAY. MUST REMOVE ITEMS MENTIONED TO MINIMIZE RODENT ACTIVITY