Enso Sushi & Bar
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2012, Enso Sushi & Bar has 14 inspections in the public record. On Aug 14, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Enso Sushi & Bar dates to Aug 14, 2023.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Enso Sushi & Bar is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 22, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2560846 ON 7/15/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND THE BAR AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEER COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 15, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS FLYING AROUND THE BAR AND ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: THE ELECTRONICALLY ACTIVATED GARBAGE CAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL AND WILL NOT OPEN TO DEPOSIT GARBAGE. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 30, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.
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Jul 2, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OUTDATED LETTER FOR TESTED SUSHI RICE.MUST PROVIDE AN CURRENT TESTING LETTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON SOUP KETTLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,OVEN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING AT HAND SINKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND INCLUDING DINING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND KEEP DRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER AT TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP AND PAPERS TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOODF STORAGE SHELVIBG IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL AND DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS- NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK (COLD RUNNING WATER TURNED OFF). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL DISHES AND PROPERLY STORE THE CUTLERY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEM ON ELEVATED SHELVES 6" OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS. NOTED ICE SCOOP AT THE BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN STORAGE CONTAINER.
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May 19, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- TOFU 44.8F, EGGS 60.1F,CRAB MEAT 62.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 14 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS- NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER IS COMING OUT OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIDS AT THE PREP SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE VENTS AT THE BATHROOMS AND FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME COOLERS (SUSHI BAR) WITH NO WORKING THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.
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May 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DIRT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE #1 FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE #2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. ALSO A FEW PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH NAME AND/OR DATE.
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Nov 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous,
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Aug 14, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Enso Sushi & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Enso Sushi & Bar on file is from Aug 14, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Enso Sushi & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Enso Sushi & Bar.
Has Enso Sushi & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Enso Sushi & Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Enso Sushi & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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