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ENSO

1611 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for ENSO 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
2609592

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO · 1611 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975651

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO · 1611 N DAMEN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS- NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK (COLD RUNNING WATER TURNED OFF). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISHES AND PROPERLY STORE THE CUTLERY.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEM ON ELEVATED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS. NOTED ICE SCOOP AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN STORAGE CONTAINER.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931283

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO SUSHI & BAR · 1611 N DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931258

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO · 1611 N DAMEN 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: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- TOFU 44.8F, EGGS 60.1F,CRAB MEAT 62.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS- NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IS COMING OUT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN LIDS AT THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTS AT THE BATHROOMS AND FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NOTED SOME COOLERS (SUSHI BAR) WITH NO WORKING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1441897

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO SUSHI & BAR · 1611 N DAMEN 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 A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE #1 FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE #2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1325149

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO SUSHI & BAR · 1611 N DAMEN 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: NOTED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. ALSO A FEW PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH NAME AND/OR DATE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375212

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO SUSHI & BAR · 1611 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used,

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous,

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1234599

Location recorded for this inspection · ENSO SUSHI & BAR · 1611 N DAMEN 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 60647

575 of 763 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2151983.

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