NORI SUSHI & NOODLE SHOP

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP RED COOLER WITH CUSTOMER TOGO CONDIMENTS INSIDE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 67.8F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS LEADING INTO THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE TALL WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM WITH PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: COOKS LINE FOOD CART, GAS STOVETOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING FRONT PREP/COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP UNDER SINK WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP WITH THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER/COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PILED WOOD, BROKEN POTTERY, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-7-23 REPORT #2586510 NOT CORRECTED. #47-: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER WITH DESERTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#47-NOTED BROKEN INNER DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TAPED WITH DUCK TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.#56- NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SUSHI SEAFOOD(CRAB)) WITH BARE HANDS. AT THE SAME TIME, EMPLOYEES WIPED THEIR HANDS ON THEIR DRESS PANTS AND CONTINUED WITH PREPPING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS, OR SPOONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN INNER DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TAPED WITH DUCK TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER WITH DESERTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.114-- ALL STORED ITEMS, SUCH AS PLASTIC CARTS WITH STORED CHEMICALS AND FLOOR MATS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11---EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS OF THE COOK'S LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AROUND THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD. NOTED COOK PEELING, SLICING FRESH CUCUMBERS TO BE EATEN RAW AND STORED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REVIEWED NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CUCUMBER DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER USING AN EXTREMELY SOILED WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF THE PREP COOLER, DIRTY CUTTING BOARD, AND ADDITIONAL DIRTY PREP SURFACES. THEN, USED THE SOILED CLOTH TO WIPE OFF TWO DIRTY KNIVES AND PLACE THEM ON TOP OF THE FOOD INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR COOLER TO BE USED FOR PREPPING. REVIEWED PROPER SANITIZING OF IN-USE UTENSILS AND PREP SURFACES. THE MANAGER REMOVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS-PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 3 LBS COOKED TEMPURA SHRIMP AND COOKED VEGETABLE TEMPURA IN A CONTAINER ON A FOOD CART IN THE HALLWAY ADJACENT TO THE COOKS LINE AT 60.4F. ALSO NOTED WERE 3 LBS OF COOKED EEL WRAPPED IN TINFOIL INSIDE A TOASTER OVEN THAT WAS TURNED OFF AT 82.4F. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COOLERS IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALSO NOTED WERE APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SMALL PREP ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. THE LAST PEST-SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED 6-22-22, WITH MICE ACTIVITY AT THAT TIME. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED INSIDE THE ICE. MUST PROPERLY STORED.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING OF ALL FLOORS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL-MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER ON THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A PROP UNDER THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR.----NOTED SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN SEVERAL ENTRANCEWAYS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS DIRTY.----DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, CABBAGE, AND ONION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE SMALL PREP ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE.----METAL RACK SHELVING WHERE CLEAN PANS ARE STORED ABOVE THE SMALL PREP ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOTED TO BE DIRTY/GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER AT THE SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS OF THE COOK'S LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.----WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AROUND THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS AND DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS, SUCH AS PLASTIC CARTS WITH STORED CHEMICALS AND FLOOR MATS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, SUCH AS HANDBAGS AND SHOES, IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-30-22 REPORT #2560162 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #55-- 6-201.11-- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. #55- 6-501.11- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. #55- 6-201.11-- OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.11-- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH JEWELRY ON THEIR HANDS(WATCH AND BRACELETS) WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS DON'T WEAR ANY PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHES HANGING ON A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT THE END OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHES PROPERLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND LEAKING PIPE IN FOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS AND UTENSILS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED, COMBINED WITH VIOLATION BELOW.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE RICE FOR SUSHI. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER WAY OF PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 57.2 F) IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOOD AT 41 F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH JEWELRY ON THEIR HANDS(WATCH AND BRACELETS) WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS DON'T WEAR ANY PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHES HANGING ON A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT THE END OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHES PROPERLY.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO WORK IN FOOD DINING ROOM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT RAW SEWAGE IS BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD COOKING AREA WHEN NEAR BAY HAND SINK IS USED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSEREVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH NO COVER IN LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINRECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND LEAKING PIPE IN FOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS AT FOOD STORAGE BY MOP SINK. (TOOLS, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR, RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CARROTS, VEGETABLES AND NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING RAW SUSHI. FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT MARKED WITH AN ASTERIK TO IDENTIFY FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. THERE IS A REMINDER STATEMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSIS TEST LETTER DATED ON 9/20/2011. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LAB REPORT IS ONLY VALID FOR 5 YEARS. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED SUSHI LAB REPORT. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN CHICKEN UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR STORE IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK CONTAINER BINS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BETWEEN WALL AND REFRIGERATOR AND IN CORNER BEHIND TABLE ACROSS FROM REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND BOILER TANK IN REAR BY LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS FROM ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT SUSHI BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SUSHI) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.(RAW SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY WALLS IN SUSHI BAR AREA AND ALONG FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN FOOD PREPRATION, STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.