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BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE

1421 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200243

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996187

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO AVE

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: DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING ROOM NEEDS CLEANING AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE SHELVING NEED ORGANIZING FOR CLEAN AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1631418

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO AVE

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: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ONE POSTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STRIPPED AND UNABLE TO TURN THE WATER ON/OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559271

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO 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: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE SUSHI BAR ONE DOOR COOLER. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED/WRAPPED/CONTAINED. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH CLEAN ABLE FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546960

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 53.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TOFU AT 47.9F AND 48.7F. BASEMENT TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 60.3F WITH SHRIMP AT 58.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS WHOLE FISH AT 44.6F, 15 LBS SHRIMP AT 58.2F, 18 LBS CREAM CHEESE AT 51.6F, 20 LBS SOY BEAN PASTE AT 50F AND 50.3F, 5LBS TOFU AT 47.9F AND 48.7F,3 LBS CUT FISH AT 66.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $500.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE SUSHI BAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE MENTIONED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-19-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- FOUND MULTIPLE FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH DATE, NAME OF ITEM, AND TIME PREPARED AND TO MAINTAIN.#32- FOUND STYROFOAM, TINFOIL, AND CARDBOARD LINERS ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS, AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT, AND TO SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#34- FOUND DIRT BUILDUP THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE FLOOR, CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.#35-FOUND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED MANDOLIN (HAND SLICER) HANGING FROM THE EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER DIRECTLY OVER FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. STAFF REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN THE FRONT SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND PREP TABLE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT THE SUSHI BAR ONE DOOR COOLER. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CEMENT BLOCKS WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AS LEG ELEVATORS FOR THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE. FOUND WRAPPED CEMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. FOUND DIRTY SHELVING, PREP TABLES AND FOOD CART THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND SERVER STATION AREA. DIRTY COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: BROKEN INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND SERVER STATION AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1408219

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO AVE

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

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: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 44 POUNDS OF MISO SOUP MIX AT 53.4F, 1 POUND OF TEMPURA SHRIMP AT 61.2F, AND 10 POUNDS OF SPRING ROLLS WITH SHRIMP AND TOFU AT 64.5. FACILITY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD WITH AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL VALUE OF $80. INFORMED THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOOD AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH DATE, NAME OF ITEM, AND TIME PREPARED AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND STYROFOAM, TINFOIL, AND CARDBOARD LINERS ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS, AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT, AND TO SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ENTIRE FLOOR, CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND PIECE OF WALL PANELING MISSING BY 1ST FLOOR FREEZER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SANITIZER AND SOAP DISPENSER TUBES ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1277815

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO AVE

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: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to labeled and dated all foods not in original containers.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler door for Sushi display not maintained. Instructed to replace cracked sliding door. Exposed handsink installed next to equipment. Instructed to install shield along side of sink.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooking equipment, cutting boards, prep table, exhaust hood and filters, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize daily.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase, behind equipment and in prep areas not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace wall panelling. Ventilation covers in toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided in several coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679523

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,remove dirty cardboard liners were multi-use utensils are stored.

  • 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.Detail cooking equipments,interior compartment of deep fryer,coolers,shelvings over the 3 comp sink areas.

  • 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.Detail clean grease build-up on hood,attached equipments over cooking equipments.

  • 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.Thermometers are needed inside all refrigeration units.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
679439

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 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.LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY/MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE/MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ICE MAKER.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 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.All multi-use kitchen pots/pans,clean single service utensils must be stored inverted to prevent contamination before use.

  • 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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,remove dirty cardboard liners were multi-use utensils are stored.

  • 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.Detail cooking equipments,interior compartment of deep fryer,coolers,shelvings over the 3 comp sink areas.

  • 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.Detail clean grease build-up on hood,attached equipments over cooking equipments.

  • 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.Thermometers are needed inside all refrigeration units.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585218

Location recorded for this inspection · BUTTERFLY SUSHI & THAI CUISINE ON CHICAGO AVE · 1421 W CHICAGO 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BENT LID TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER

  • 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. MUST CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

  • 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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

  • 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 REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND BOWL AT FRONT SUSHI STATION

  • 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. MUST DISCARD ALL BUCKETS OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AREA

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