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Out of Business
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597506
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassNo Entry
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Canvass
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0
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2042219
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938042
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO STORE SAUCE TRAYS ABOVE THE PREP TOP COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF NEAR THE UPSTAIRS CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BUS BOY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. OBSERVED BOXES OF DISHWARES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SUPPLY PIPING NEAR THE WALL UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE). NOTED THAT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEST AND REACH IN FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937746
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND APPROX. 35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO STORE SAUCE TRAYS ABOVE THE PREP TOP COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF NEAR THE UPSTAIRS CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BUS BOY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. OBSERVED BOXES OF DISHWARES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHTMOST SIDE OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SUPPLY PIPING NEAR THE WALL UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE). NOTED THAT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEST AND REACH IN FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937265
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527567
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING AT BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE NEXT TO SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITHCEN. RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF NEXT TO COOKING LINE AND REACH IN FREEZER. RESURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER LINE LEAKING AT TOILET IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHWASHER LEAKING FROM HANDLES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1110423
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401214
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1198918 ON 6/14/13 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON COOKS LINE COOLER, DOOR FALLS OFF. MUST REPAIR. LID OF KITCHEN BOX FREEZER CRACKED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. 34/01 - DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN IN PANTRY AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEL BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE CRACKED COVER FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE BROILER AND THE GAS PIPES CONNECTED TO THE BROILER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA EQUIPMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND STOVE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING AT THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1198918
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON COOKS LINE COOLER, DOOR FALLS OFF. MUST REPAIR. LID OF KITCHEN BOX FREEZER CRACKED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN IN PANTRY AREA. MUST REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER COOKS WOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SUSHI PREP LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154309
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154305
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
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. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED DURING INPECTION COOKED RICE IN WARMER/COOKER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 92.3F. RICE DISCARDED.
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED UPPER PANEL ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER BEING USED TO MAKE ICE. ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. COOKS LINE EXPOSED SINK WITH NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE ALSO DIRTY LINENS HANGING INSIDE SINK TO DRY AND CLEANING SCRUBBERS STORED INSIDE. SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD PAN INSIDE. NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN PREP COOLER ABOVE UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ABOVE STORED GINGER DRESSING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
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ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH SEEPING WASTE WATER FROM UNDER DOOR SWEEP OF LOCKED DOOR INSIDE WASHROOM. WATER SMELLING OF SEWAGE. MANAGEMENT STATES HE DOES NOT HAVE A KEY. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK, REMOVE WASTE WATER AND SANITIZE FLOOR,PROVIDE KEY TO LOCKED DOOR UPON RE INSPECTION. TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH IN SAME WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE WASHROOM. EMPLOYEES MUST USE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS COVERS FOR FOODS IN COOLERS.
32
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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. COOKS LINE COOLER INTERIOR DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR BULK FLOUR BIN MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED TILES: UNDER SMALL THREECOMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
35
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. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CREVICES. AT FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. CAULKING AT SUSHI BAR HAND WASH SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SIDE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE AND USE RIGHT WASHBOWL UNTIL PROVIDED.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK DELIVERY RAW FISH TEMPERATURES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
154306
Location recorded for this inspection · SAI CAFE · 2010 N SHEFFIELD AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
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. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED RICE IN WARMER/COOKER AT 92.3F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES LESS THAN A POUND DISCARDED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1/4 OF CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE.
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. ALL ICE DISCARDED.MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL INSPECTED AND TAG REMOVED BY C.D.P.H.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. COOKS LINE SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWEL, USED LINEN HANGING TO DRY AND CLEANING SCRUBBERS STORED INSIDE. SUSHI BAR SINK WITH FOOD PAN INSIDE. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWEL. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL.
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED: RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN PREP COOLER ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT LETTUCE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN WALK IN COOLER ABOVE GINGER DRESSING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FACILITIES INADEQUATE. OBSERVED WASTE WATER SEEPING FROM UNDER DOOR SWEEP OF LOCKED DOOR INSIDE WASHROOM.WATER SMELLING OF SEWAGE. MANAGEMENT STATES HE HAS NO KEY. TOLIET DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOLIET, REPAIR ANY LEAKS. REMOVE WASTE WATER AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOCKED DOOR UPON RE-INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WASHROOM AND MUST USE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT USE CLOTH LINEN AS FOOD COVER IN COOLERS.
32
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.COOKS LINE COOLER DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVES. MISSING FAN GUARD IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
33
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. INTERIOR BULK FOOD FLOUR CONTAINER MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH BROKEN/MISSING TILES AND IN POOR REPAIR: UNDER SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
35
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. WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH HOLES, OPEN CREVICES. AT 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM MUST REPLACE.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. NO HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING RAW FISH DELIVERY. IE: TUNA.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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