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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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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995435

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

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: REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD BETWEEN MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE, NEAR EXPOSED SINK, AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN CEILING VENT NEAR REAR DOOR(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960662

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

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: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, WASHROOM CABINETS, AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954012

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

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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE RESTING ON WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASHROOM,THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM, AND ON TOP OF SOILED DISHES FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENING. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, WASHROOM CABINETS, AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931713

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931339

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

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (FISH,RICE,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT MULTI-USE ITEMS. ALSO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE SOILED DISHES STORED IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASH ROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD,SINKS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASH ROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386081

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386060

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A UP RIGHT REACH IN COOLER , CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE IN HALL WAY LEADING TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SEVERAL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON SHELVING UNITS BEHIND A CURTAIN OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR FREEZERS AND COOLERS AND OR REMOVE AND REMOVE FOOD FROM SHELVING UNITS TO PREP AREAS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

  • 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 APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR BEHIND 3- COMP SINK,INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE BOX ON SHELF OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS LEADING TO MEN'S TOILETROOM,UNDER PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON FLOOR INSIDE OF LOWER CABINET OF SODA MACHINE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/31/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CARTS IN COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ICE BIN,GREASE TRAP,INTERIOR BASIN OF REAR PREP HAND SINK.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES ,BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1512682

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1502117

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

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 NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 27, 2014 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REWMOVE HEAVY GREASE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT. #37 REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR. #41 ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1401597

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STOAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK, ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION FOR CLEANING/WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155070

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155055

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

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SALMON 51F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS, $10 OF SALMON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

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    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60615

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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