Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi

2907 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The most recent inspection at Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi is from Jan 16, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 1/30/2007. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISHWASHING AREA AT THE REAR. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN AND BROKEN LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER WITH TAPES USED TO HOLD THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, MUST NOT USE TAPE FOR THE LID MAINTENANCE AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE KITCHEN PREP.MUST ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKED FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS MEANS TO REPAIR HANDLE ON COOK LINE HAND SINK. MUST MAINTAIN THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM BOTTOM OF RICE COOKER.
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Jul 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE. MUST CLEAN.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DISHWASH ROOM FLOOR LITTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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: FOUND PAINT CHIPPING AWAY FROM THE WALLS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR RESURFACE CHIPPED AREAS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT OF 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY 3COMPARTMENT SINK.(CHIPPING PAINT)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES.(CHAIRS, TABLE,ETC.)
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Jan 15, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOOR AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST LEVEL FLOOR AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK BLUE PAINT ON WALLS OF PREP AREA AND BLACK PAINT ON CEILING OF PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS OF PREP AREA IN A LIGHT COLOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE TO WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK BELOW THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi on file is from Jan 16, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi.

Has Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cafe Furaibo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi 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.