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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LB CRAB AT 49.1F, 1LB OF SHRIMP AT 50.2F, AND 1LB OF FISH EGGS AT 51.2F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F AT SUSHI DISPLAY CASES. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN AND BAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR SANITIZER BUCKETS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HAND SOAP AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST REMOVE AND ONLY PROVIDE HANDWASHING AIDS AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW TUNA, SUSHI ITEMS ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MANAGEMENT UPDATED MENUS DURING INSPECTION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE GLASS DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE WOK STATION. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS LOCATED OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER PURIFIER DEVICE FROM HAND SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING GRILL AND IN OVEN. MUST REMOVE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW TUNA, SUSHI ITEMS ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE - LINK IN BELOW COMMENTS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED ROLLED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN REAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE IN KITCHEN PREP ON FLOOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.