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Fuji Sushi Buffet

3026 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2012
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fuji Sushi Buffet three times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Fuji Sushi Buffet's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 9, 2012; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Fuji Sushi Buffet on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED REAR MAIN DOOR HAS A GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,ALSO SIDE AND TOP NOT COMPLETELY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME ALSO MAIN FRONT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOF A ON BOTH SIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION: NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN KITCHEN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINE,NEED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT SUSHI AREA,(GREASE DANGLING FROM HOOD).ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.
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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.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SPECIALLY ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" FROM FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT AREA.
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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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN DISH ROOM AREA.CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI AREA,CLEAN WALL IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM (BLACK DUST BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,AND REAR STORAGE IN BASEMENT AREA.MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN SUSHI AND KITCHEN AREA,CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN TO CLOSE TO PRODUCTION /PREP AREA. PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET FOR ALL FAUCET IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuji Sushi Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuji Sushi Buffet on file is from Feb 9, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Fuji Sushi Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fuji Sushi Buffet have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuji Sushi Buffet 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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