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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AS CITATION WAS ISSUED ON 3/6/26 ON REPORT#2632327

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAIN WATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.

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: BBQ PORK AT 48.9F,TUNA AT 60.6F, SALMON AT 58.9F, TUNA AT 48.9F SPICY TUNA AT 60.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $950.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F . 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 TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFER UNIT IN PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO QUATS CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WATER HEATER AREA IN DISREPAIR EXCESSIVE RAIN WATER COMING THROUGH BRICKS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL HOLES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----- DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, MUST REPLACE.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED CHOPPING RAW GREEN ONIONS TO BE USED AS FOOD INGREDIENT AND GARNISHES FOR PREPARED FOODS USING BAR HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. ONIONS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERT IN STORED FOODS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--- ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR CINDER BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PREP TABLE LEGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--- FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ---RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR ICE BUCKETS MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, STORAGE ROOM, DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE. 6-501.114-- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS. : 6-201.13--- MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, IN THE REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2614302 ON 3-21-25 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS ON BOTH DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.#56- OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #38-NOTED 10 TO 15 DROPPINGS IN NUMEROUS AREAS THROUGHOUT. MANAGER REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL CO. ON SITE AND TREATED PRIOR TO THIS REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND REMOVE ANY NEW DROPPINGS AND CONTINUE WITH PEST SERVICE UNTIL ALL ACTIVITY IS ELIMINATED. COS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK WITH DISHWARES STORED INSIDE AND CLEAN LINENS STORED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS.ALSO NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH A MESH STRAINER INSIDE. SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK.ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH ROOM AND 1ST FLOOR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: NOTED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED, SLICED CARROTS, ONION, AND BAGGED LETTUCE INSIDE THE KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION FROM RAW FOODS AND PREVENTING CONTAMINATION. ALL FOODS REMOVED. 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 OPEN FLY TRAP STICKY ROLLS THROUGHOUT AND ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISHROOM AREAS. MUST REMOVE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER REAR BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES, IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM, UNDER SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 3-4-25 WITH PEST ACTIVITY NOTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED A WASTE WATER PIPE FROM AN UNKNOWN SOURCE DRAINING INTO THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE DRAINPIPE.

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

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERT IN STORED FOODS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED CLEAN LINENS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN LINENS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL CLEAN STORED POTS, PANS, MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES OR CINDER BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PREP TABLE LEGS IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND COOKS LINE COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.----NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BOTTOM SHELVING OF SEVERAL BASEMENT PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST, REPAINT/SEAL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER: THROUGHOUT THE BAR, IN BASEMENT REFRIGERATION AREA, UNDER ALL BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND SHELVING, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN.----DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM AND AT THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----RAW WOODEN WALL BRACKET FOR ICE BUCKETS MUST BE PAINTED SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----ALL OPEN HOLES IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AROUND PIPING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, STORAGE ROOM, DISH ROOM MUST BE SEALED.----MOLDY, BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE BASEMENT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE 1ST FLOOR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, IN THE REAR BASEMENT KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-16-24 REPORT #2589726 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEPS ON BOTH DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR. #55- FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.#55-OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND FREEZERS AND IN WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR AND WATER BOILER ROOM.#56- OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BAR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND FREEZERS AND IN WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT FLOOR AND WATER BOILER ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGOUT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT PROPERLY WORKING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH PROPERLY WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:07PM AFTER EMPLOYEE NOTIFY HER

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD ARE HANDLED: FRESH FISH,RICE, MUSSEL ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AT 12:07PM AFTER EMPLOYEE NOTIFY HER

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE COMING IN FROM OUTSIDE IN THE KITCHEN TO START HIS SHIFT. WITH JACKET ON AND BACK PACK STILL ON HIS SHOULDER ,GLOVED HIS HANDS AND START TO HANDLE PRODUCTS INSIDE THE PREP SUSHI COOLER. NO HANDWASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HIS HANDS.INFORMATION ON HAND WASHING AND PROCEDURE OF GLOVE GIVEN TO MANAGER PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IS REQUIRE IN ALL HANDWASHING SINK

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: COMMINGLED MUSSELS.FOUND SHELL FISH IN PLASTIC CONTAINER AND PRODUCT REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN WHICH WAS RECEIVED. THREE SHELL FISH TAGS WITH MENTIONED PRODUCTS, TWO TAGS WITH SAME INFORMATION, THE THIRD TAG HAD DIFFERENT CERTIFICATION NUMBER, HARVEST DATE AND HARVEST PLACE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON SHELLFISH TAGS AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 30,VALUE 75 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SAUCES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.5F AND 54.3F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 5-8-23. FOUND THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED SUSHI RICE AT TEMP OF 70.3F, 71.5F AND 70.6F. STORED IN THE MANAGER OFFICE ON TOP THE DESK. NO PROOF OF Ph AND NO LOG PROVIDED. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 11,VALUE 30 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERSIN BASEMENT MUST BE LABLED WITH A COMMON NAME

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.MUST PROVIDE SAID TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THROUGHOUT.SURFACE MUST SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OIL CONTAINERS WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID AND GROUND. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED AT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AT BAR AREA.HOLES ON WALL MUST BE REPAIRED. DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER BROKEN,HEAVY,GET STUCK TO FRAME DOOR, INTERIOR RELEASE KNOB BROKEN AND COVERED WITH A TENNIS BALL. DOOR NOT EASILY CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPLACE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $19.00 THROUGH DENATURING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASH SINK OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED AT THE SAME REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH CUSTOMER FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN STORE THEIR FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS ESPECIALLY BY THE DISHWASHING AREA.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR PROOF OF WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA STANDARD.