Kamehachi
1531 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2059799
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 19 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 | 24 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 5 | 34 | 7 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING SINK IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS...THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE SMALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WOMEN REST ROOM...THE SUSHI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 25, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HOTLINE GASKETS TEARING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A UNUSED PEIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALTO-SHAM) BEING USED AS EXTRA SPACE TO PREP IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE LOWER REACH COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE HOTLINE GASKETS TEARING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEWTWEEN THE TWO PREP STATIONS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST LEFT OF THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A UNUSED PEIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALTO-SHAM) BEING USED AS EXTRA SPACE TO PREP IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING WESTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Severity not stated
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May 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHICKEN BREAST KABOB) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $14 WEIGHING 6LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SESAME SEEDS IN SUSHI AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF PATIO DOORS WITH HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NON WORKING FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 148F. INSTRUCTED WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES THAT INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER (A)IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND (B)AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD OR IN THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING EASTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Nov 7, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 31, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CUCUMBERS). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED PINK LIQUID MEDICINE STORED ABOVE FACILITY FOOD IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR END OF COOKLINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF VARIOUS MEDICINES STORED ABOVE DRY STORAGE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE PERSONAL MEDICINES AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION ROOM. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITAION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MOLLUSK/CRUSTACEA SHELLS ARE REUSED TO SERVE SUSHI. MOLLUSK/CRUSTACEA SHELLS MAY NOT BE USED MORE THAN ONCE TO SERVING FOOD. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND GARBAGE ACCUMILATION UNDER THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 4/20/23, REPORT#: 2574627 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #35) 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER. #43) 3-304.12: UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. #49) 4-602.13: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. 6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE BEHIND AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR STAIRS. HOLES MUST BE SEALED UP, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Apr 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
REACH-IN ICE CREAM/DESSERT FREEZER AND ICE CREAM SCOOPS IS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO HAND SINK. ICE CREAM/DESSERT AREA MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINKS SO THAT FOOD PREP SINK AREA IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP CUTTING BOARDS. 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.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. WHILE ON SITE CHEF PROVIDED A HEAT DEVICE BOUGHT WHILE CONDUCTING EXIT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE BEHIND AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR STAIRS. HOLES MUST BE SEALED UP, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 3, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 25, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. HAND SINK IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA TABLE AND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER BLOCKED ACCESS TO SINK, MAIN KITCHEN 1ST HAND SINK NEAR FRONT LOADING COOLER AND ICE CREAM COOLER BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS STORED INSIDE, 2ND HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT AND CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS/LABELS. FACILITY MAIN KITCHEN FRONT LOADING COOLER HAD A CONTAINER OF OYSTERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK IDENTIFICATION TAGS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE TO REMAIN WITH SHELLSTOCK AND KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED SHELLSTOCK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD
OBSERVED FACILITY SERVING CONTAMINATED FOOD. INSECTS FOUND INSIDE OF FACILITY BAR LIQUOR BOTTLES AT BAR IN FRONT OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD IS TO BE SAFE UNADULTERATED AND OR CONTAMINATED AT ALL TIMES, PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED BOTTLES COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOODS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP AT 55.0F AND RAW PORK AT 53.4F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOODS ITEMS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS TOTALED $120. PRIORITY VIOLATION . CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. COS
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Serious
Priority
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PROCESS OF LAMB MEAT AND FISH WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN IN PLACE AND ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE AND ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF FOOD AND FOLLOWED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. 7-38-005 PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29 OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE,FACILITY UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING PROCESS OF LAMB MEAT AND FISH WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN IN PLACE OR ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE APPROVED HACCP PLAN MUST BE IN PLACE AND ON SITE FOR REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF FOOD AND FOLLOWED. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. OBSERVED SUSHI BAR PREP COOLER NOT COLD HOLDING 41F OR BELOW. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
"OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED FACILITY PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION PREFORMED ON 2/25/2022 REPORT# 2552257. OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 4, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND MOTION SENSOR NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN MEN'S ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 25, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTY (DISCLOSE) ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BY ASTERISKING THEM TO FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED CAT TREATS STORED NEAR TO-GO BAGS ACROSS FROM HOST STAND AND IN 3RD FLOOR OFFICE. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED CAT TREE SET UP ON 3RD FLOOR OUTSIDE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAT PARAPHANALIA FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF ANIMALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON COOK LINE AND MOTION SENSOR NOT WORKING ON PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS ON COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCETS IN MEN'S ROOM ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN INTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON VENT OVER LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 18, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO FILL WATER IN A PITCHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDWASHING SINKS may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS ON 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN 1ST & 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPES ON 2 HANDWASHING SINKS AND A LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN LADIES 2ND FLOOR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL UNDER WINDOW IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 20, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR AND SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND COD HOLDING UNITS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP ON ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHINH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 28, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TASTE FOOD WITH HAND USING GLOVES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. AFTER TASTING FOOD ITEM EMPLOYEE PROCEEDS TO COVER FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD GLOVES, AND WASH HANDS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED SUSHI RICE (3.8 PH) LAB REPORT DATED 5/24/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LAB REPORT ASSESSMENT FOR WITHIN THE PAST FIVE (5) YEARS. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR TWO SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT (DISPLAY CASE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Severity not stated
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Mar 23, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED: THE SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A LARGE PITCHER STORED IN THE BASIN, THE DRAIN WAS PLUGGED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WAS NOT OPERATIONAL (NO OTHER PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE SINK). INSTRUCTED THAT HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CLEARED HANDSINK, DRAIN AND PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WOVEN WICKER LIDS BEING USED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WICKER LIDS FROM FOOD SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR BAR BEER COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE SOURCE OF STANDING WATER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR COOLER. OBSERVED LIQUID SPILL AND BROKEN GLASS IN BOTTOM OF "BATSU" BEER COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND TO USE RIGHT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE AT "BATSU" BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE SO IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET WHERE RUGS AND OTHER LOOSE ITEMS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS SO THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Serious
Critical
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Mar 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND SOY SAUCES AND OILS IN PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOOR CRAKED AND MISSING AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR SUSHI BAR AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE SUSHI BAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND SOAP CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CHEMICALS AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 15, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Nov 14, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK IN-COOLER. OBSERVED UDON SOUP AT 51.1F,CHICKEN AT 44.1-44.6F,PORK CHORIZO AT 43.9F,GROUND BEEF AT 44.1F,CRAB CAKES AT 44.2F,COOKED BRUSSEL SPROUTS AT 43.1F,EGGS AT 45.7F ETC..COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,BROKEN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INDSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 7, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, AT THIS TIME FOOD HANDLERS WHERE ACTIVELY PREPPING FOODS AND SUSHI.AT THIS TIME,MANAGER PROVIDED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE--NO XEROX COPIES ARE ACCEPTABLE ONLY THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 1, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PREP AREA IN USE NOT SANITIZING , CHEMICAL 0 PPM DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE AND STORING SOILED KITCHEN TRAYS INSIDE THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREAS AND KITCHEN AREA AND REAR ICE MACHINE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MISSING ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AND PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOSE CONNECTIONS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT KITCHEN AREA MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND OBSERVED OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS TO 6"INCHES OF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED BOX OF OYSTERS WITHOUT PROPER SHELLFISH TAG STORED IN WALK IN COOLER APPROXIMATELY 80 OYSTERS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAME. ADVISED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANTIZING AT THIS TIME. 0 PPM. HELD FOR INSPECTION. TAG PLACED ON DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANTIZE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DOWNSTAIRS BAR AREA BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE, AND WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED UPSTAIRS EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPPED AND SERVED (SUSHI, RICE, SOUP, AND SHRIMP). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED UTENSILS AND MULTI USE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS WHILE BEING STORED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP CHIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BIN UPSTAIRS IN BAR WITHOUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL BEING USED ON SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS AND HANGING BOTTOM VENT COVER ON 2 DOOR FREEZER ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENT COVERS IN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND NEXT TO BAR COOLERS DOWNSTAIRS AND UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN MEN'S RESTOOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S RESTROOM ON 2ND FLOOR IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STRIPED COLD WATER FAUCET ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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Serious
Critical
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Feb 6, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM INACCESSIBLE WITH CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND BROOMS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED(SUSHI,CHICKEN,FISH ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME,PREPARED BY DATE AND USE BY DATE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE CONTAINER AT THE WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE STORAGE BIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY DISH WASHER ROOM AND UNDERNEATH HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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May 1, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 95F DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT CALLED OUT A REPAIRMAN TO REPAIR THE HOT WATER TANK DURING THE INSPECTION. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE 110F BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN IT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL THE HANDSINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE 1ST FLOOR SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE BY THE FREEZER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE OPEN WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR THE REAR DOOR IN THE PREP AREA, AROUND THE MOP SINK, AND ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE, CEILING IN MEN'S WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Serious
Critical
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May 6, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS PROPERLY JUST RINSING HANDS AT 3-COMP SINK AND USING HIS SOILED APRON TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS ONLY IN HANDS WASHING SINKS USING SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-010(A).
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN UTENSILS STORED TOO CLOSE TO FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6" OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES CELL PHONE KEPT ON PREP TABLE, OPEN DRINKS ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PERSONAL ITEMS OFF PREP TABLE AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEES DRINKS CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 13, 2012 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITY. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SUSHI PREP STATION FIRST FLOOR AND RAW SEAFOOD STATION AT 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, PROPMOTE HANDS WASHING AMONG FOOD HANDLERS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BOTTOM OF ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PREP COOLER THERMOMETER TUCKED IN THE BACK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN THE WARMENST PART WHERE IT CAN BE VISIBLE.
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Serious
Critical
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May 4, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FL.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER ON 1ST FL IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP. SINK ON THE 2ND FL IN THE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 21, 2011 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 13, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Fail.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.