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POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER: SUSHI AT 46.0F AND OCTOPUS AT 46.2F. OBSERVED SCALLOPS IN THE PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. UPON MY RETURN ON 12/10/13 TO FINISH THE INSPECTION AND REPORT, THE FLIES WERE ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1335448 ON 5/9/13 NOT CORRECTED: 34/01 - OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN THE CRACKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR THE FLOORING IN THE APPETIZER PREP AREA AND THE WOK PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEFT SIDE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1335262 ON 4/30/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION. LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION MADE BY TERMINIX ON 4/22/13. STAFF BEGAN CLEANING AND SANITIZING WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND SPRAYING RESTAURANT SAFE CHEMICAL PROVIDED BY TERMINIX TO KILL ADULT FRUIT FLIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES LAYED FLAT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN THE CRACKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET AFTER USE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CRAB MEAT AT 61-82F, SUSHI AT 43.3F AND COOKED RICE AT 100F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES LAYED FLAT ON THE FLOOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER FLOOR MATS. OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOORING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HALLWAY TO THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST FILL IN THE CRACKS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: IMPROPER UTENSILS SANTATATION. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASHING A PITCHER THAT IS USED IN FOOD PREPARATION AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, NO SANITIZER USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTESILS IN 3-COMP SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED ON KITCHEN WALLS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: USING GROCERY SHOPPING PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD STOREAGE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE APPROVED FOOD STORAGE BAGE AND CONTAINERS.

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 AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOODS STORED ON SAME SHELF WITH CUSTOMERS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATLY.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WASH CLOTH ARE PLACED ON COUNTER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN A SNITIZED SOLUTION

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 4 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 78.4F IN NRICE COOKER AT SUSHI PREP LINE, RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE. NO LAB TESTING ANALYSIS FOR RICE PH LEVEL, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP RICE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS OR OBTAIN A LETTER FROM AN APPROVED LAB INDICATING THE PH LEVEL OF RICE. RICE DISCARDED VALUED AT $5.00

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. HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS AND PIPE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST KEEP THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: (7-38-020) NOTED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALL & CEILING AROUND A WAIT STAFF STATION AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE; 8-ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS OR CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDSINK FAUCETS ARE LEAKING AT THE COOK'S LINE, & SLOW-DRAINING 1-COMP. SINK AT THE BAR MUST BE FIXED. 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY SODA OR MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

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. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: SINK DRAINS IN THE BAR, SODA GUN HOLDERS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS.

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. DUSTY COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS MUST BE CLEANED, INCLUDING FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10 VIOLATION REMAINS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION REMAINS SEE REPORT 205273 3-15-10