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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR PREP REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN OF STANDING WATER AND ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS AT INTERIOR BOTTOM. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING TILES OF FOOD STAINS ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEDN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS ON HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN PIPING AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THREE COMP SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND THREE POUNDS OF FRESH CLAMS IN A BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT AND STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT A SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE CLAMS UNTIL THEY ARE ALL DEPLETED AND TAG MUST REMAIN ON FILE FOR NINETY DAYS. CLAMS DISGARDED AT THIS TIME BY THE OWNER. THREE POUNDS VALUED AT $20.OO. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B2)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE TABLE WITH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE STORAGE CART AND RACK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE SUSHI COUNTER BEHIND A SHELF. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE CARTS IN KITCHEN STORING DISHES AND FOOD ITEMS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM FULL OF WATER; MUST CORRECT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN PIPING AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THE THREE COMP SINK TO EMOVE BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANGING RACK TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROEPR FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARD BOARD BOXES USE AS SHELF COVERING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE. FOO DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE DRIPPING AND CONDENSATION AT REAR VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM BAKERY TABLE AT FRONT WITHOUT A SNEEZE GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEATING OR INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND SUSHI STATION IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE ON WALL.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH A MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SUSHI PREP AREA IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, INTERIOIR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN TOPS, BOTTOM SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM FOOD, SPILLS AND GREASE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, FOOD, PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, BOTTLES AND BOTTLE CAPS. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SINKS, DISHMACHINE, UTILITY SINK, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, VENTS IN HOODED AREA OVER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO WALL (FIRE SYSTEM) TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIORS OF THE GREASE RECEPTORS IN KITCHEN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPS SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND BROOMS; HANG ON RACK PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK TO DRY.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER AND BY DISH MACHINE/3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LARGE OVEN) FROM REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING AREAS FOR PESTS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #583207 DATED-02-28-11: 30- INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AT SUSHI BAR AND DINING AREA FOR HOT POT DISH. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND NOT USE SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. 32-PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND DISH MACHINE, BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. 33-CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAPS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PREP RACKS, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. 34-CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DISH MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. 35-REM0VE STAINS FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM. 40-PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS ON EACH UNIT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER AND BY DISH MACHINE/3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LARGE OVEN) FROM REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING AREAS FOR PESTS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 4 WHOLE COOKED CHICKENS AT 45.2F, 6LBS OF COOKED EGGS AT 47.2F, 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 45.4F. ALL PRODUCTS WERE COOLED ON 02/27/11. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $130.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AT SUSHI BAR AND DINING AREA FOR HOT POT DISH. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND NOT USE SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS, PLATES, DISHES, CUPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND DISH MACHINE, BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. REPAIR CRACKED SLIDING DOORS AT SUSHI DISPLAY CASE. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING. REPLACE WORN DISH HOLDERS, BUS PAN CONTAINERS, AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAPS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PREP RACKS, BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND TOILET IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AROUND DISH MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND DINING AREA. REPLACE VENT COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT SUSHI PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE SELF CLEANING LARGE OVEN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WASH CLOTHS.