Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2010, Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2013. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant's record stops at Oct 1, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Oct 1, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REPLACE DIRTY BUS TRAYS FOR THE DISHMACHINE THAT CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES, WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND COLUMN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS CHIPPED PAINT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND COLUMN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SUSHI BAR DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
8 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA, DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REPLACE DIRTY BUS TRAYS FOR THE DISHMACHINE THAT CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES, WIRE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR THE FLOOR SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND COLUMN IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS CHIPPED PAINT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALLS AND COLUMN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SUSHI BAR DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MUST INSTALL A LONGER FAUCET.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY INSIDE OF THE PREMISES ON A SHELF ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION OF CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020.
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES ABOVE PREP COUNTER NOT CLEAN, GREASY AND DUSTY SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER DISH WASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT ABOVE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER, AT REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 19, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR FLOOR OF FISH FREEZER, COUNTERTOP AT ICE MACHINE ROOM & CABINET UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE KEPT CLEAN & FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 2-COMP SINK & BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT CLEAN (FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT-NOTED). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY BATHROOM VENTS & FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP), MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR SAID CLASSES. (7-38-012)MUST HAVE ONE, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI, CLAMS) ARE HANDLED/SERVED. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ANY ALUMINUM OR CARDBOARD LINERS ON DRY OR COLD STORAGE SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED, FOR ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION/PEST HARBORAGE PREVENTION. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATORS, INTERIOR LEFT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/LIME BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY, FLOORS IN ICE MACHINE ROOM (ALONG WALLBASE) & INSIDE THE SMALL LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Sep 20, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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 FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT ICE MACHINE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant on file is from Oct 1, 2013. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant.
Has Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ginza Restaurant — Ginza Sushi Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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