FRIENDS SUSHI

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREAS SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS GARBAGE AREA ALLEY GROUND LITTERED WITH FOOD/GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER ALLEY GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS EGGROLLS, 6 POUNDS SHRIMP, 1 POUND RICE ( $70) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALMON AT 58.6F, WHITE TUNA AT 49.6F, YELLOW TAIL AT 50.7F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT 1 OF 2 SUSHI DISPLAY CASES. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler at sushi station not wearing an effective hair restraint. instructed to wear.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Large spoons kept in a standing water container, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGD AND CANNED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF CABINETS LOCATED IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN PROHIBITED AREA SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS IN ORDER TO PREVENTS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN APPROPRIATE AREA.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, 1 LB COOKED RICE @78.4F, 1.5LBS SALMON @55.0F, 1.5LB COOKED MUSHROOM @63.5F, 2LBS YAKISOBA SAUCE @78.2, 2 LBS TERIYAKI SAUCE @81.3F,15LBS ALL STORED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA, AND 15LBS OF MISO PASTE @79.0F STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHAGER TO STORE ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in employees toilet room, instructed to install.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Non-food grade paper towels ( recycled paper ) used between layers of food, instructed to use food grade paper.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SUSHI/RAW FISH DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING SUSHI RICE AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF FOOD (DRY GOODS) BEING STORED DIRECTY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT/OLD FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS, WALLBASES, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FAN IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER. FOUND RAW SHRIMP AT 48 F, COOKED RICE AT 46 F, RAW SOFT SHELL CRAB AT 46 F, DUMPLINGS AT 45 F, AND TOFU AT 48 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SUSHI/RAW FISH DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING SUSHI RICE AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF FOOD (DRY GOODS) BEING STORED DIRECTY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE STORED IN A COOLER ABOVE PREPPED FOODS. MUST STORED PERSONAL BEVERAGES AWAY FROM FOOD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT/OLD FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS, WALLBASES, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TRUE COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FAN IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/20/2021 REPORT 2510027 NOT CORRECTED; #51 (5-205.15) HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOKS LINE IS IS DISREPAIR. SINK LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPE AND IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. AN ADDITIONAL WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE THAT EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.