Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Nov 29, 2016
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar stretching back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Nov 29, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 29, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 29, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARION AREA. MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING TERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR TALL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/01/16 REPORT#133 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38 OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WAHSHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARION AREA. MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND MOP SINK LOCATED IN REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING TERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR TALL PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE FRONT SUSHI COOLER.OBSERVED SUSHI RICE AT 65.9F. MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE SUSHI RICE PH TEST RESULTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUSHI RICE MUST BE HELD AT 40.OF OR BELOW OR MUST BE LAB TESTED WITH RESULTS ON PREMISES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SUSHI RICE APPROXIMATELY 5LBS VALUE OF $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WAHSHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 13, 2015
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/06/15
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/06/15
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO COOKLINE PREP AREA FAR RIGHT SIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Aug 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI RICE HELD IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 84.7 F, MANAGER UNABLE TO SHOW SUSHI RICE PH TEST RESULTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SUSHI RICE MUST BE HELD AT 40 OR BELOW OR MUST BE LAB TESTED WITH RESULTS ON PREMISES. SUSHI RICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, FISH, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO COOKLINE PREP AREA FAR RIGHT SIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT CLEAN PLATES AND BOWLS DURING STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR NON-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE AROUND AND OPEN REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE CLEAR PATHWAYS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 28, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARDS ON WALL BOTTOM IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRANING. MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar on file is from Nov 29, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar.
Has Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Anna's Asian Grill & Sushi Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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