Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for YUMMY BUFFET on .
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Pass
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Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637094
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE 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.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561226
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED AT GRILL/SUSHI STATION AND REAR SODA STATION EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BARRIER AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, UNDERNEATH CABINETS OF HOT/COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVINGS IN THE PREP/SERVING AREAS WITH FOOD DERBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557020
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AT GRILL/SUSHI STATION AND REAR SODA STATION EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IN WALKIN COOLER AND SUSHI PREP AREA FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN AT THE SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BARRIER AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, UNDERNEATH CABINETS OF HOT/COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVINGS IN THE PREP/SERVING AREAS WITH FOOD DERBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI/GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM CEILING NEAR THE REAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH BUILT UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497769
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497483
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED AN OUTDATED LAB ANALYSIS DATED FROM 2012 FOR THE SUSHI RICE pH. PREMISES PREPARES AND SERVES SUSHI RICE FOR THE FRIED SUSHI ROLLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED LAB ANALYSIS FOR THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE AND MUST MAINTAIN LAB RESULTS THAT ARE LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, OVEN NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND PREP TABLES.
CanvassNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497444
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303744
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT CURRENT LAB ANALYSIS. LAB ANALYSIS RESULT PROVIDED FROM "SILLIKER"INC ILLINOIS LABORATORIES # CHG-35599568-0 WITH DATE OF 9/26/2012. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH RESULTS FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING-PREP AREA
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303481
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT CURRENT LAB ANALYSIS. LAB ANALYSIS RESULT PROVIDED FROM "SILLIKER"INC ILLINOIS LABORATORIES # CHG-35599568-0 WITH DATE OF 9/26/2012. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH RESULTS FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF LARGE WOOD DISH FOR SUSHI RICE PREPARATION. MUST USE DISHES THAT ARE MADE FROM SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE APPROVED MATERIALS
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITATION IS BELOW DETECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON HOSE INSTALLED FOR RINSING DISHES AND CONNECTED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN REAR EXIT STORM DOOR FROM DUST AND DEBRIS
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING-PREP AREA
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135612
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI SECTION. SUCH AS TUNA AT 43.0F 1 LB; SALMON AT 44.4F .5 LB; FAKE CRAB 44.4F .5 LB; COOKED EGGS AT 45.0F 1 LB. SPICY TUNA SALMON AT 44.5F 1.5 LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW FISH AND COLD FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 38.0F TO 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZER WITH FROZEN FOODS (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND THE BIG ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD ON THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HIBACHI HOOD AND TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE FILTER ON THE SAME AREAS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI SECTION. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078680
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
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
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078590
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG IN A METAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-00B (B)
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND SUSHI DISPLAY CASE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE 56.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: RAW TUNA AT 57.1F, SHRIMP AT 60.2F, SCRAMBLED EGG AT 58.3F, CREAM CHEESE AT 57.3F.------ INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD PRODUCT TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 69.8F/62.6F/59.9F, BEEF AT 98.1F, SHRIMP AT 70.2F, SQUID AT 46.7F ALSO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE ARE: PICADILLO AT 43.5F, COLESLAW AT 44.9F, CRAB STICK AT 65.3F, RAW CHICKEN AT 51.9F, CHOPPED CILANTRO AT 62.2F, NOODLES AT 60.6F, SLICED ONIONS AT 46.8F. SUSHI RICE AT 79.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $1,000.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS. . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
10
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: FOUND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) ONTO FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AND BETWEEN FRONT 2 DOORS. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOORS WITH HOLES. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS AND REPAIR REAR SCREEN DOOR.--------- ALSO NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR DINING AREA, PARTY ROOM AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING BUFFET TABLE CABINETS IN DINING AREA, BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PARTY AND DINING ROOM.--------NOTED EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA, PARTY ROOM AND DINING ROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDER SUSHI CABINETS AND UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT/BUFFET TABLE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.----------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966974
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE 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 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (BY WOK) AND SEAFOOD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RIPPED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SUSHI DISPLY COOLER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609259
Location recorded for this inspection · YUMMY BUFFET · 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60625
322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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