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SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC

1375 E 53RD ST · Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633093

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613250

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DARK RESIDUE IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WASHING MACHINE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591738

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584055

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON TWO GLUE BOARDS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND STOVE) AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554456

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES A LITTLE CLUTTERED AT THE FRONT PREP STATION. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DOSE NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545265

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER LINE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534950

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER LINE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM; REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN HALLWAY UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FISH TANK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN ONE WASHROOM IN MIDDLE AREA OF RESTAURANT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THAT WASHROOM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509661

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509270

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366361

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR READY TO EAT , RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINTATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366071

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER STORED IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR READY TO EAT , RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINTATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WHITE SHELVING UNIT NEAR BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE PACKAGED STARCH CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL PADS BOX, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE NEAR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS ON FLOOR AND NOT PROPERLY DRYING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE THROUGH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288345

Location recorded for this inspection · SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC · 1375 E 53RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: PREMISES HAS OUT DATED LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP BY 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH PROPER SHELVING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE ACCUMULATION. MINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR HALL LEADING TO MEN'S WASHROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Local context · Chicago

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154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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