VOLCANO SUSHI CAFE

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE REMINDER (*) AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL DINING ROOM MENUS AND CARRYOUT MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NEWSPAPER USED AS A LINER ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PIC CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR HALLWAY OF KITCHEN. MUST SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSESRVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN CEILINGS OF RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: AN OUTDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE NOW ON PREMISES DATED JUNE 7, 2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A UPDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE AND TO UPDATE LETTER EVERY 5 YEARS AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED ON JANUARY 17, 2020. LETTER MUST VERIFY THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF THE DISHMACHINE WHEN MACHINE WAS RUNNING AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIO #60.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SEE VIO #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. #55 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN NEEDED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #56 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN NEEDED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AND SOME SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE BLEACH OR ANOTHER DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN NEEDED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES UPDATE THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH FOOD IDENTITY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OE DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT MUST BE DISCLOSED ON MENUS OR SIGN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, WHEN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS), AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SINK IN REAR PREP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS HANGING OVER SUSHI BAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, SUSHI, FISH, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SINK IN REAR PREP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS HANGING OVER SUSHI BAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND A CIGARETTE BOX ON THE DESK IN MANAGERS OFFICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: USING CARD BOARD ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,