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Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro

2020 W Chicago, Chicago, IL 60622
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2016
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro five times, with records going back to 2013. On Jun 24, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro is from Jun 24, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING PLASTIC BASEBOARD / COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH-WEST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
5 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 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR PREP AREA AT EAST- SOUTH CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING PLASTIC BASEBOARD / COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH-WEST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE PATIO WITH ITEMS ON FLOOR(BUCKETS,BROOMS,WOOD,ETC)INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ITEMS
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Mar 10, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES. 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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN ALONG WALL BASES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.
45
70
Jan 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER SERVICE COUNTER.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
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Apr 17, 2013
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed to install shield along both sides of exposed handsink.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Brick wall not front not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface. Wall behind three compartment not sealed. Instructed to repaint wall.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bulb in rear prep area not shatter proof. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulb or light cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro on file is from Jun 24, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro.

Has Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gari Sushi & Asian Bistro 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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