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SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC

3508 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643842

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534272

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463863

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463561

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON MOP SINK, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE NEEDS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283088

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2282437

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169904

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN BETWEEN WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING .

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169418

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGES UNDER AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN BETWEEN WOOD AND STAINLESS STEELE WALL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING .

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2105053

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

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: ALL RAW WOOD UNDER COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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