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GORILLA SUSHI BAR

4617 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GORILLA SUSHI BAR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640807

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI BAR · 4617 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069828

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI BAR · 4617 N CLARK ST

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: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS RAW TUNA FOUND AT 61.9F IN THE SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. COOLER FOUND AT 38F. ALSO NOTED, 5 LBS MISO SOUP AT 128.3F. SOUP WAS STORED IN A POT WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID ON AN ELECTRIC BURNER THAT WAS TURNED OFF FOR THE RESTAURANT CLOSING BETWEEN 2:30PM TO 5:00PM. EMPLOYEE STATES THE SOUP WAS TO BE TURNED BACK ON AT 5PM. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $25.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PREPARING READY TO EAT SUSHI ROLLS WEARING RUBBER GLOVES THEN RECEIVING A PHONE CALL ON A CELL PHONE, ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOODS WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND UNABLE TO REACH TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT REMOVE GARBAGE CAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE FILTERED WATER PURIFYING SYSTEM FROM THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ATTACH TO AN INSTALLED ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: COOLERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966396

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI BAR · 4617 N CLARK ST

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE SUSHI REACH IN COOLER. TUNA AT 45.3F, 3 LBS; SALMON AT 44.5F, 3 LBS; AND CRAB STICK AT 43.7F, 2 LBS; COLD RICE AT 48.7F, 5 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 TOTAL 13 LBS. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULB ON THE ONE DOOR REACH ON COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578530

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI BAR · 4617 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578373

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI BAR · 4617 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND NO BARRIER OR SEPERATION BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF ESTABLISHMENT DOWN THE HALLWAY ON NORTH WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO AN OPEN PREP AREA IN THE REAR AND SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT PLANS TO INSTALL A BARRIER BETWEEN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1482392

Location recorded for this inspection · BANGKOK VIDEO & GROCERY INC · 4617 N CLARK ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION. FOUND FOOD ON PREMISES FROM UNKNOWN FOOD SOURCE: COOKED FISH,HOME MADE SAUSAGE,RICE AND PORK,ALSO BEEF JERKY WITH SESAME SEEDS.SOME RECEIPTS ON PREMISES ONLY HAD FOOD NAME, QUANTITY, COST AND DATE OF WHEN PRODUCT WAS DROPPED OFF,OTHER RECEIPTS JUST THE AMOUNT OF THE COST.NO INFORMATION WERE FOOD CAME FROM. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 2.5, VALUE $35.FOOD IS TO BE OBTAINED FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 6 PACKAGED FOOD:COOKED RICE AND KABOB PORK AT TEMP OF 82.7F TO 87.7F;COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 70F;FOOD WERE STORED ON TOP THE DISPLAY CASE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 2,VALUE $30.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXTREMELY STAINED CARPET IN SELLING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO SAID CARPET AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEAM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE UPON DELIVERY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1236084

Location recorded for this inspection · BANGKOK VIDEO & GROCERY INC · 4617 N CLARK ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THEROMETER INSIDE FRONT STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (DRINKS, MEATS INSIDE COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1234538

Location recorded for this inspection · BANGKOK VIDEO & GROCERY INC · 4617 N CLARK ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1235304

Location recorded for this inspection · BANGKOK VIDEO & GROCERY INC · 4617 N CLARK 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: PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED, PREMISES ABLE TO ONLY PRODUCE 4 INVOCIES FROM INTERNATIONAL EXTERMINATOR CO. DATED 09/17/08, 12/04/09, 08/05/10 AND 09/30/11. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE A MINIMUM OF 2 TIMES PER YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LICENSE FROM A LICENSED COMPANY BY REINSPECTION DATE (08/08/12).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH BOXES AND MOVIES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 58047.

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