Chinese Kitchen and Sushi
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
100
Score
Public records show 25 inspections at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi stretching back to 2014. Chinese Kitchen and Sushi was last inspected on May 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chinese Kitchen and Sushi is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50.2F AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.8F. A MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 13LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. ADVISED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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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52
Sep 18, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13: OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND THE INSIDE OF THE OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.
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Sep 9, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS. FOUND 34 EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER RANGING 51.2F-62.0F. ALSO, FOUND COOKED BEEF AT 47.0F IN THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FORM THE WOK STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATIION #21.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND COOKED BEEF IN A STRAINER STORED ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT 73.9F. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $75 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUSED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. FOUND A 44 GALLON GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AND COLD HOLING UNITS, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE DISHWASHING UNIT. ALSO, OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING, IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS: IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE STORAGE AREA, AT THE FRONT SERVICE/ PREP AREA NEAR THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SUGGEST CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE DEAD MICE ON STICKY TRAPS UNDER THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MICE, REPLACE WITH AN ENCLOSED RODENT TRAP. ALSO, MUST REPLACE INSECT STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD BUGS AND PUT NEW ONES DOWN TO MONITOR ACTIVITY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND THE INSIDE OF THE OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SECOND LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH WORN AND TORN GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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86
Nov 20, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, ON FLOOR NEAR DISHMACHINE, ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Apr 25, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 57.7F , EGG ROLLS 50.7F , SPRING ROLLS 80.2F , SHRIMP 49.6 AND EGGS AT 64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROXIMATELY 100LB WITH A $1500 COST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA , AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2020
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF SHRIMPS, THE SHRIMPS WERE SITTING IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND WHITE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE THE RACKS. MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE COUNTER LEAKS AT THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH THICK FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIM LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE/ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO MAKE IT BRIGHTER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 17, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON THE MENU; MUST PROVIDE. GAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE A CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Jun 4, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT RUNNING WATER AT 65.3F; MUST CORRECT. HOT RUNNING WATER FOUND AT 65.3F AT ALL SINKS AND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPERATURE ACCORDING TO THE LAW AT ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 145F DURING INSPECTION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON THE MENU; MUST PROVIDE. GAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE A CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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May 22, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #49 SIDE OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP; MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #51 LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN; MUST CORRECT, #55 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, #56 ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP AND #58 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED .
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON THE MENU; MUST PROVIDE. GAVE THE PERSON IN CHARGE A CONSUMER ADVISORY INFO SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN NOT LABELED; MUST LABEL. ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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47
Oct 26, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SIDE OF FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT P-TRAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CORRECTING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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61
Feb 23, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDSINKS NOT DRAINING MAKING WASHING HANDS NOT POSSIBLE. PLUMBER HAS ARRIVED TO CORRECT PROBLEM DRAINS ARE NOW OPEN AND DRAINING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
11
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR PLASTIC BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. FRYERS, WOKS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALL SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, FLOORS IN WATER TANK AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM MUST BE REMOVE OR ORGANIZED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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67
Aug 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE KEPT IN PREP AREA. MUST ALSO ADEQUATELY SEAL REAR EXIT DOOR AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINT. REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR FREEZE(S) IN KITCHEN AREA CLEAN/SANITIZE. CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES WHERE SPICES ARE KEPT OF FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RESEAL/REPLACE LOOSE COVING UNDER DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING/HARBORAGE SITE. CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS IN KITCHEN AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL OF FOOD SPLASHES NEXT TO DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SUSHI STATION. MUST REPAIR.
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78
Jun 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DISPENSING AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AT THE REQUIRED 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED THAT MACHINE MUST DISPENSE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE DURING RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. FAX A LETTER TO REQUEST THAT THE TAG BE REMOVED TO 312 746-4240. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE OR THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
22
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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74
Sep 1, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG FOOD HANDLERS, OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER STARTED PREPARING FOOD AFTER SMOKING A CIGARRETT OUTSIDE KITCHEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AS NEEDED AND KEEP HAND SINK UNOBSTRUCTED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).
6
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP 6" OFF FLOOR.
30
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: POTTERY PLANTS STORED ABOVE SUSHI BAR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM PREP AREA.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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82
Sep 8, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 21, 2014:(32) REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME), (33) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND UNDER FRONT GRILL OF FRONT PREP AREA, (34) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, DISHMACHINE, PANTRY AND WALK-IN COOLER, (35) WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
29
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TWO DOOR FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY NOT GROCERY BAGS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND REMOVE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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70
Apr 17, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS AND UNDER FRONT GRILL OF FRONT PREP AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, DISHMACHINE, PANTRY AND WALK-IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE NEED CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
35
82
Mar 14, 2014
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Kitchen and Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi.
Has Chinese Kitchen and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chinese Kitchen and Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chinese Kitchen and Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chinese Kitchen and Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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