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MIKU SUSHI

4514 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MIKU SUSHI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626157

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C)---ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12---- NOTED THE SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. 4-501.11---- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)----INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS, ALL KITCHEN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLES OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS DIRTY.-----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT HALLWAY DIRTY.- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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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 with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304048

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,FOUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED; ONE HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK AND MOP STICK RESTING ON SINK AS WELL AND THE OTHER HAND SINK WAS FOUND WITH UTENSIL/BOWL IN SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED,--COS--

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SUSHI RICE TUNA ROLLS,CRAB MEAT, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF 2 KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER OR (LID) FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE WASH ROOMS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

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
2289204

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SUSHI RICE TUNA ROLLS,CRAB MEAT, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF 2 KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER OR (LID) FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE WASH ROOMS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288897

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SUSHI RICE TUNA ROLLS,CRAB MEAT, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF 2 KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR KITCHEN STOVE AND OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER AND PIPES ALONG AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER OR (LID) FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE WASH ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP/BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2166218

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMP OF THE REACH IN COOLER AT 55.0F DEGREE TEMPERATURE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG UNTIL THE COOLER REACHES 40.0F DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, SUCH AS SHRIMP, 2LBS AT 50.0F DEGREES, CRAB, 2LBS AT 51.0F DEGREES, SQUID, 2LBS AT 50.1F DEGREES, LOBSTER, 1LB AT 51.0F DEGREE AND FISH EGG 1.5LBS AT 54.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40.0F DEGREES OR LOWER AT STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $350 DURING INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: POT TOO BIG FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHER AND NOT BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITTIZE. MUST BE REPLACED WITH A SMALLER POT. OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER ONE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND THE CONDUIT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FILTER ON HOOD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE FILTER. HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. BIG HOLE NEAR PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE SEALED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064526

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN 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: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064238

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SEATING AROUND SAID SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZEGUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS AT THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060074

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3 PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK,CHICKEN,BEAN SPROUTS AND PASTA NOODLES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER, OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 50.2F,PORK AT 51.1F,BEANS AT 52.9F,PASTA NOODLES AT 55.5F,BEEF AT 49.3F,CHICKEN LIVERS AT 49.5F,KING CRAB AT 53.2F,CHOUI MAI SHRIMPS AT 47.3F,POT STICKERS AT 46.0F-48.0F ETC. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SEATING AROUND SAID SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZEGUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1977150 DATED:12/14/2016. 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 03/14/2017 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/19/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS AT THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1977150

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW FISH, CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1763722

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN 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 torn refrigeration gaskets on the three door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed grease and food debris in the lower compartments of both fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Not all foodhandlers have a foodhandler certificate on site. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must maintain a valid certificate on site- comply and maintain.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515663

Location recorded for this inspection · MIKU SUSHI · 4514 N LINCOLN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR CHIPPING BRICK WALL REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ADD ANOTHER COAT OF BRICK SEALER TO FRONT SUSHI BAR,

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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  • TANK SUSHI4514 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • MIKU SUSHI4514 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • BISTRO CAMPAGNE4518 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    PassInspected
  • ERBA4520 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DUELIRE VINO&CUCINA4520 N lincoln BLDG · Chicago, IL 60625Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected
  • DUELIRE VINO & CUCINA4520 N LINCOLN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
    Out of BusinessInspected

Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2373905.

Food Inspections

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