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PONZU SUSHI

2407 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for PONZU SUSHI on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2103146

Location recorded for this inspection · PONZU SUSHI · 2407 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154383

Location recorded for this inspection · PONZU SUSHI · 2407 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF MENS WASHROOM WITH DIRT, MUST CLEAN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154378

Location recorded for this inspection · PONZU SUSHI · 2407 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 4

    SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTH THE ICE STORAGE BIN AND IN WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE DRIPPING ONTO ICE AND INTO WATER. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TURNED OFF AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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. REAR KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR TO ALLEY BEING USED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-17-09 #154924 NOT CORRECTED. #31-FOOD TAKE OUT CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN WOMANS WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE. #32-RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELF IN THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SUSHI COUNTER, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR. #34-ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER ALL SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, ETC.MUST CLEAN.#38- MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER. #40-NO THERMOMETER IN SUSHI TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWEL, TINFOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT IN ALL AREAS MUST CLEAN. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED/MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. KITCHEN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DOOR RUBBER GASKET BROKEN MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH DIRT, MUST CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR WALLS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. THREADED NOZZLE MUST BE REMOVED FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF SAME SINK MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND MUST PROPERLY DRAIN AND BE ACCESSIBLE. HOT WATER HANDEL ON RIGHT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN OFF, MUST REPAIR.

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How results compare in ZIP 60614

505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1228206.

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