SUSHI X

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOASTER OVEN, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DEGRADED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOORING WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE DRYWALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585500 ON 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/3/24 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET, HVAC UTILITY CLOSET, AND ON THE SILL PLATES OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOASTER OVEN, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DEGRADED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOORING WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE DRYWALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585500 ON 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:10AM TO 11:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA WERE PREPARED. AT 11:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER STEVEN LOU ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TEMPURA FLAKES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL THE FREEZERS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (SUSHI). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:45PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (SUSHI). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PREP SINK AND SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ONLINE MENU. MUST PLACE ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED ALONG WITH DISCLOSURE ON BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BETWEEN 75-100 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE AND FRYERS, INSIDE CLOSET NEAR UTILITY SINK, IN CORNER NEAR BASEMENT DOOR AND ALONG BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 200PPM. PIC PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST STRIPS TO CORRECTLY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASTE CAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY DIM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AS TCS FOODS(SUSHI) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MISO SOUP IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(103.F)TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2 POUNDS VALUED AT $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS AND A LIVE ROACH(ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(15 ALONG THE WALLS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, 10 IN THE UTILITY ROOM, 5 ON TOP OF PAPER GOODS STORAGE BOXES, 10 ON THE LANDING LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT, AND 20 IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOORS).PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE LOG AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(c).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE PREP AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN