When was Buffet City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buffet City on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 45 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buffet City?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Buffet City.

Has Buffet City's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Buffet City have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Buffet City means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Buffet City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Buffet City is inspected around three times per year on average.

Buffet City Health Inspection Score & History — Chicago, IL

May 13, 2024

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.12: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: 4-904.11: OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-202.15: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Apr 2, 2024

Reinspection

12 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT GRILL AREA AND KITCHEN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP FROM NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS BLADE COVERS FOR KNIVES IN THE SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR BLADE COVERS.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (MEN AND WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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Mar 26, 2024

Complaint

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 109.0F AT HOT HOLDING SELF-SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD ITEMS FOR HOT HOLDING AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: SUSHI RANGING FROM 51.7F TO 54.4F AT SUSHI SELF-SERVICE LINE, RAW CHICKEN AT 54.0F AT THE FRONT GRILL LINE, GARLIC IN OIL AT 70.2F AT KITCHEN GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION (#21).

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL DISH MACHINE PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF WITH CONCENTRATION OF 0.0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION FOR AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT GRILL AREA MISSING HAND CLEANSER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND CLEANSER FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SOILED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH: BLADE ON SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN KITCHEN AREA, GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME ON FRONT GRILL SERVICE AREA, AND EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RUST AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES IN GREASE TRAYS AT KITCHEN AREA GRILL LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE STORED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD WITH COMMON NAME OF STORED FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUP AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER NEXT TO CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SCOOP FROM WATER AND STORE ON DRY, CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER SELF-SERVICE UTENSILS STORED WITH LIP-CONTACT SURFACES FACING UPWARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS FOR SELF-SERVICE SO THAT LIP-CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS BLADE COVERS FOR KNIVES IN THE SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE FOR BLADE COVERS.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN AREA RUSTED AND DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT GRILL AREA AND KITCHEN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP FROM NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCETS OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET LEVER IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR AND LOOSE. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES (MEN AND WOMEN) LEFT UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL WASTE RECEPTACLES IN TOILET ROOMS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Nov 13, 2023

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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Nov 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F AND 5 LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 50.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2568695 ON 12/19/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 10-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 49-OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 55-OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, FISH, SEAFOOD, SOUPS,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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Dec 19, 2022

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Dec 12, 2022

Complaint

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #255908 ON 5-17-22: 35-OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.55-OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. -OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IN POOR REPAIR, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND AQUAFINA COOLER, CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN STIR FRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER RECRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING COFFEE AND WATER FROM OPEN CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID DRINKING CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEES.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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May 17, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED FISH (114.6F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP (63.1F) RAW EGGS (56.1F) AND RAW PORK (55.1F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARAITON, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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Jun 20, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (STUFFED SHRIMP, (LOADED COOKED)BAKED POTATOES, OYSTERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND THE LARGE CONTAINERS USED FOR INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

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Jun 11, 2019

Complaint

2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRAB MEAT (46.6F-47.1F), FISH (51.1F), BOILED EGGS REMOVED FROM SHELL (48.2F), BAKED POTATOES (47.4F), CALAMARI (46.2F), COTTAGE CHEESE (48.2F), CRAB RAGOON (46.0F) AND OYSTERS (48.8F). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 30LBS. VALUED AT $300 WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMP OF 48.2F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE THE FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (STUFFED SHRIMP, (LOADED COOKED)BAKED POTATOES, OYSTERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES (SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 15 ON THE WALLS AND IN THE BROKEN TILES ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (BY THE DISH MACHINE), 10 UNDER/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2 IN THE FRONT HABACHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING THE ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND THE GREASE CONTAINER STORED OUTSIDE WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: FOUND THE LARGE CONTAINERS USED FOR INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: TILED COVING AND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.

55

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

55

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.

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Mar 8, 2018

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND DOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR CLEAN.

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Mar 1, 2018

Complaint

8 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS IN SUSHI AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DINING BOOTHS AND CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH EXCESSIVELY LEAKING INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF ANY LEAKS AND PROPERLY DRAINING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: LARGE CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM COOKING LINE IN REAR, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. ICE MACHINE SLIDING DOOR PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED PANELS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AT ATTACHED PIPING AT WOK STATION IN REAR.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP PANS THROUGH OUT, TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AT STIR FRY PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF WOK STATION IN REAR MAIN COOKING AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER IN REAR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO 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: GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND DOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR CLEAN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS.

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Sep 12, 2017

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED (EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SAME.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, UNDER CABINETS. STORAGE TABLE IN FRESH GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT FREEZER(ICE CREAM) AND REAR SLICER.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER DRY/MOP. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR HEATER ROOM, AND SYRUP (BAG IN BOX) STORAGE AREA.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 1ST. COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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Aug 29, 2017

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP), INSTRUCTED REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SAME.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, UNDER CABINETS, STORAGE TABLE IN FRESH GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT FREEZER(ICECREAM). CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER DRY/MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR HEATER ROOM, AND SYRUP(BAG IN BOX)STORAGE ROOM.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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Jun 3, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHEN WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HOOD VENTILATION, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHTS SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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Oct 21, 2015

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT BUFFET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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Sep 28, 2015

Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. FROM INSP.# 1516348 DATE 7/07/2015.

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Jul 16, 2015

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.

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Jul 7, 2015

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES, AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTIVE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER REAR PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, COOLERS, AND COOLER RUNNER'S.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ DRY MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, PREMISES HAS PAID RECEIPT FROM SERV-SAFE FOOD HANDLERS DATE 7,1/2015 COMFIRMATION #3351379.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FROM REPORT 1532716 DATE 4/8/15.

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Jun 11, 2015

Complaint

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN LOWER CABINET IN THE REAR GRILL COLD HOLDING CABINET, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOWER CABINETS NOT CLEAN AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Apr 15, 2015

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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Apr 8, 2015

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO LARGE ICE MACHINES WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME ON THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRESH GRILL COLD HOLDING UNIT CABINET, AND ROOF ROOM IN SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT FOR SREVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACK FOR THE RICE IN REAR STORAGE, NEXT TO FRYER PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER HOT/COLD HOLDING UNITS, REAR STORAGE RACK FOR THE #10 CANS, INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES, SLICERS, AND #10 CAN OPENER.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER THRU OUT THE PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO REMOVE ALL DUST ABOVE EXIT /ENTRANCE DOOR TO KITCHEN.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT POT SINK USING CAP TOPS,AND AT SAME SINK THE 1ST NOZZEL LEAKING AT BASE OF FACUET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE. REAR DISH WASHING AREA HANDSINK LEAKING AT THE P-TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO 2 COMP. PREP SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE AT THE 2ND COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

38

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER ALL COLD/HOT FOOD STORAGE CABINETS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN THESE UNITS.

41

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION.

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Jun 17, 2014

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

18

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINETS UNDER COLD HOLDING IN POOR REPAIR, NEED TO REMOVE/OR REPLACE. RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER CHAR GRILL AREA NEED TO PROVIDE.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN GUARD COVER REAR 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN INTERIOROF ALL COOLERS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES,#10 CAN OPENER, SLICER, ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER. ALSO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM INSIDE CABINETS.

33

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN HOODS, FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. VIOLATION FROM REPORT 1307486 DATE 9/3/2014.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: STANDING WATER OBSERVED IN SUSHI, REAR PREP, AND DISH AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP, CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN REAR LIGHT SHIELDS, OBSERVED SOMETHING INSIDE SHIELDS.

35

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE WEST WALL IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM PEELING PAINT NEED TO REPAIR. FROM REPORT 1307486 DATE 6/3/2014.

35

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR EMPLOYEES NOT SELF CLOSING, NEED TO ADD DOOR CHECK MAKE SELF CLOSING.

37

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE AND EMPLOYEES RESTROOM HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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Jun 3, 2014

License

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: HOOD, FILTERS, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE FLOORS IN THE WALKIN FREEZERS.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: THE WEST WALL IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM HAS SOME PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT ALL THE WALLS IN THERE.

35

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYS WATER ALL OVER WHEN THE WATER IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

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Feb 7, 2014

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL HOODS,FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZERS, LARGE CAN OPENER CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAAGE CANS AND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, AND DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MUST MAINTAIN.

33

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Jan 28, 2014

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOUND TWO ICE MACHINES (FOOD ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, INTERIOR PANELS ICE MACHINE AND CHUTE WHERE ICE DISPENSED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE, MOLD AND RUST BUILDUP , INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITS. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

16

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

30

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL HOODS,FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZERS, LARGE CAN OPENER CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAAGE CANS AND THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, AND DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MUST MAINTAIN.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. . FLOORS MUST BE FREE OF STANDING WATER. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Oct 17, 2013

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN POOR PAIR, RUSTED WITH HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ALL SINKS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF PREP TABLES, AND INBETWEEN ALL PREP TABLES & SINKS, FRYERS, WOK STATION, AND ALL CABINETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FLOOR UNDER AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALLS THRU-OUT BEHIND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

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Oct 9, 2013

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AND CHUTE WHERE ICE DISPENSED WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNITS. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

16

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: LIVE ROACHES (2) NOTED BY EXPOSED HANDSINK. DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN STORAGE CABINETS. MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 30) IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE SAME, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. CITAION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

18

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN POOR PAIR, RUSTED WITH HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ALL SINKS, ALL LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF PREP TABLES, AND INBETWEEN ALL PREP TABLES & SINKS, FRYERS, WOK STATION, AND ALL CABINETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREP AREA NEED DETAILED CLEANING. FLOOR UNDER AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. WALLS THRU-OUT BEHIND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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74

Jun 18, 2013

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2013

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOM AND IN STORAGE CABINETS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

18

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AT STIR FRY PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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90

Mar 28, 2013

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

34

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AT STIR FRY PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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90

Mar 19, 2013

Complaint

10 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREA, ONE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, UNABLE TO DRAIN, AND OTHER WITH UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT IN BASIN ON SINK, UNABLE TO UTILIZE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AND HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL. OWNER CORRECTED SAME DURING INSPECTION.

11

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINET UNDER SUSHI LINE. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAPS NOTED AT BOTH CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS, HAVE TIGHT FITTING. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

18

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/24/12 (1227469) NOT CORRECTED. 31- ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 32- ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED, ALL DOOR HANDLES TO COOLERS, ALL HANDLES TO FAUCETS, AND OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 33- MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER AFTER EACH USE TO REMOVE ALL DRIED UP FOOD PRODUCT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 37- EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 38- EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

29

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

30

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

32

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES. FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

34

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS AT STIR FRY PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

36

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER DISHMACHINE. REPAIR SAME. SPLASHGUARDS MISSING INBETWEEN ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE SAME.

38

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

40

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING ITEMS BEING USED (PLATES, CUPS, ETC) AND STORED IMPROPERLY IN FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (SCOOPS, LADLES, ETC.) AND STORE PROPERLY.

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Oct 22, 2012

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

31

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED, ALL DOOR HANDLES TO COOLERS, ALL HANDLES TO FAUCETS, AND OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEED ON REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER AFTER EACH USE TO REMOVE ALL DRIED UP FOOD PRODUCT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF REGOUTING IN DISH AREA TO ELIMINATE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

34

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

37

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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74

Aug 6, 2012

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

31

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED, ALL DOOR HANDLES TO COOLERS, ALL HANDLES TO FAUCETS, AND OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEED ON REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER AFTER EACH USE TO REMOVE ALL DRIED UP FOOD PRODUCT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF REGOUTING IN DISH AREA TO ELIMINATE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

34

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

37

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Jul 24, 2012

Routine

10 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FOUND 1 WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 49.8 DEGREES AND 1 REACH IN COOLER (SUSHI AREA) AT 54.3 DEGREES AIR TEMP. BOTH COOLERS ARE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNITS CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.

2

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CRAB FILLING, SPINACH FILLING, MARINATED BEEF, MARINATED CHICKEN, PORK SLICES, SUSHI ROLLS, RAW SALMON, SOUR CREAM, CREAM, ETC...45.0 - 55.0 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISGARDED. TOTAL VALUE APPROXIMATELY $350.00 55LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

3

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OUT GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO TOP AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. GROUND WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-2-11 REPORT#577462 INSP#389 NOT CORRECTED.#32 NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED, #33 EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, #34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING, #35 WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, #36 LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING, #38 LEAK AT SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.

29

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

31

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED, ALL DOOR HANDLES TO COOLERS, ALL HANDLES TO FAUCETS, AND OUTSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEED ON REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER AFTER EACH USE TO REMOVE ALL DRIED UP FOOD PRODUCT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF REGOUTING IN DISH AREA TO ELIMINATE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

34

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

37

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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Aug 10, 2011

Reinspection

8 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, ICE MACHINES, ICE CREAM MACHINE AND DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MUST MAINTAIN.

33

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUTING TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. FLOORS MUST BE FREE OF STANDING WATER. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

34

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

35

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN STIR FRY AREA ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

36

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF CLEANING.

37

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT , 2 COMPARTMENT AND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CORRECTING. ICE MACHINE MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

38

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES

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Aug 2, 2011

Routine

9 minor violations.

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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-13-10 REPT#234143 INSP#381. #31 RACKS IN ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE RUSTY WITH FOOD BUILD UP, #35 CEILING AIR VENTS DIRTY WITH BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED.

29

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

32

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZERS, LARGE CAN OPENER, ICE MACHINES, ICE CREAM MACHINE AND DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MUST MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUTING TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. FLOORS MUST BE FREE OF STANDING WATER. ALL MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN STIR FRY AREA ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOMS FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF CLEANING.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT , 2 COMPARTMENT AND ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CORRECTING. ICE MACHINE MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.

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Aug 6, 2010

Complaint

No violations found.

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Jul 13, 2010

Complaint

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN VARIOUS COOLERS. REMOVE RUST/REMOVE.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: VENT COVERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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May 21, 2010

Complaint

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN VARIOUS COOLERS. REMOVE RUST/REPLACE RACKS.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES. CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: VENT COVERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DUST/GREASE. CLEAN SAME.

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