Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2022
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon seven times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2022. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon's record stops at Sep 15, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES (CORNERS) IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Oct 1, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312281 ON 9/13/19: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 9/13/19 IS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PREMISES HAS AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 2017. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT AND PREP AREA .ONLY HAND WASHING SINK OBSERVED TO BE O REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND ON CONVENIENT DISTANCE FOR EVERY EMPLOYEE SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS, CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND POTS ON LOWER SHELVES AND PLATES ON SHELVES BY PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST MUST PROPERLY REPAIR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT AND NOT USE DUCK TAPE FOR FIXING
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Apr 10, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,WITH CLEAN DISHES. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE NOT WORKING IN THIS RESTAURANT WENT TO THE PREP AREA AND STARTS TALKING TO THE COOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE CAN STAY IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 13, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Jun 6, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976708 DATED 12/8/16. #36- Observed missing end caps on the lights above the prep area. Instructed facility to maintain all lights shielded end to end with caps. Observed a cracked light shield above the sushi prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS, DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION(NOT INSIDE THE ICE MAKER ON TOP OF THE ICE).
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Dec 8, 2016
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: Observed the ceiling above the sushi cooler to have peeling paint. Instructed facility to correct and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed missing end caps on the lights above the prep area. Instructed facility to maintain all lights shielded end to end with caps. Observed a cracked light shield above the sushi prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon on file is from Sep 15, 2022. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon.
Has Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Sushi Joon Inc. — Sushi Joon 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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