Green Tea Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 19, 2024
74
Score
Green Tea Japanese Restaurant has been inspected 16 times since 2010. Green Tea Japanese Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 19, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SPICY DICED TUNA 45.5, COOKED EELB 51.4, IMITATION CRAB 45.5, SPICY MAYO 49.1, TUNA 51.9, SHRIMP 52, PICKLED SWEET RADISH 52.5, COOKED MUSHROOM 51.9 AT FRONT SUSHI BAR COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS VALUED $250.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK, REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED RUST UNDERNEATH DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SMALL ICE MACHINE IS STORED UNDERNEATH DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER SURFACE OF DRAINBOARD. CLEAN AND SMOOTH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, SHELVING, REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE FOLLOWING: ALL DOORS OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, INSIDE SMALL COOLERS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 4-601.11(B)----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 4-301.16--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION PURPOSES AS NEEDED. : 5-205.15--- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER: WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOLERS, WOODEN/PAPER SCREEN AT REAR ENTRANCE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLER, FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AND TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.14--- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Dec 5, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SUSHI MENTIONED ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF RAW TCS SUSHI FISH. COOLER NOTED AT 45.7 WITH FISH AT 48.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41. F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF RAW READY-TO-EAT SUSHI FISH, SUCH AS SALMON, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.8F, 45.7, 48.6 IN THE LEFT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL-ORIGIN FISH BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES, READY-TO-EAT CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND COOKED READY-TO-EAT SHRIMP. ALL REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND SINK WAS BEING USED TO RINSE A FOOD PLATTER, AND THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A CHAIR, ELECTRICAL CODS AND OTHER STORED EQUIPMENT. HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE LOCATED AT THE RER PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE CITATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-22 REPORT #2564209 NOT CORRECTED. #48- LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. #49-: BLACK SLIME AROUND THE FAUCET'S HANDLES AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, SHELVING, REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY, GREASE BAKED TOASTER OVEN. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY FAUCET ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE FOLLOWING: ALL DOORS OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, INSIDE SMALL COOLERS, ON THE WASHROOM WALLS TOILET PAPER DISPENSER.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION PURPOSES AS NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR REPAIRED AND OPERATIONAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER: BEHIND THE TOASTER OVEN, WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOLERS, WOODEN/PAPER SCREEN AT REAR ENTRANCE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLER, FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS TO ELEVATE THE ICE MACHINE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE, AND TO-GO CONTAINER STORAGE.
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Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME AROUND THE FAUCET'S HANDLES AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2022
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS: SUSHI AND OTHER FOODS. NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN SANITATION CLASS WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-8-2022, REPORT# 2563384. #10) 5-204.11: HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM DISHROOM TO INSTALL A LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE OWNER STATED THEY WERE THEIR HANDS IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH IS PRESENTLY PARTIALLY SET UP. MUST RE-INSTALL SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED #60)8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-19-2020, REPORT #2366069 #47)4-201.11: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET REACH-IN COOLER; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47)4-501.11: FOUND DUCT TAPE AT CABINET DOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR, OR REPLACE CABINET DOORS. #47)4-201.11: SPLASH GUARD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON SITE FORM 9-8-2022, REPORT#2563384, INSTEAD STILL POSTED WAS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MARCH 19-2020. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.15: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: BLACK SLIME AROUND THE FAUCET'S HANDLES AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING MUST BE DONE ONLY AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM DISHROOM TO INSTALL A LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. THE OWNER STATED THEY WERE THEIR HANDS IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH IS PRESENTLY PARTIALLY SET UP. MUST RE-INSTALL SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-19-2020, REPORT #2366069 #47)4-201.11: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET REACH-IN COOLER; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47)4-501.11: FOUND DUCT TAPE AT CABINET DOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR, OR REPLACE CABINET DOORS. #47)4-201.11: SPLASH GUARD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: THE SOAP DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ONCE IT IS RE-INSTALL IN THE DISHROOM.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME AROUND THE HANDLES OF THE FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW/MARINATED FISH THAT IS READY TO EAT (SUSHI FISH), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED RICE ,FISH,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER PROVIDED ON MENU,HOWEVER NO CONSUMER DISCLOSURE/ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET REACH-IN COOLER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DUCT TAPE AT CABINET DOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPAIR OR REPLACE CABINET DOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREA NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 1, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2201042, DATE:8/16/18 VIOLATION # 58, NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUT OF DATE PH-FOOD LAB LETTER ON SITE FOR ACIDIFIED SUSHI RICE, FROM 2007. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE FOOD LAB LETTER AS WELL AS PH RECORD LOGS, WHILE RETAINING A COPY ON SITE FOR FUTURE INSPECTIONS. PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK LIQUID STORED IN PRE PACKAGED SMALL CONDIMENTS BOTTLES, IN DINING ROOM AREA, WITHOUT LABEL OR COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABEL/COMMON NAME ON ALL PRE PACKAGED SMALL CONDIMENTS BOTTLES REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL BULK CONTAINER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREP COOLER TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED ON MOP SINK FAUCET NECK IN BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Aug 16, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS SUCH AS RICE NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(SUSHI)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND FOOD PREP COOLER TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 (D)(D)NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C)(C) OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REAR 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A)OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REPOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT REDENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16(A) OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHING TOASTERS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367. OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY(INVERTED)STORED AFTER SAINITIZING.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER TABLES BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THESE FLOORS
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Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING AT FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND LOWER SHELF AT FRONT LINE PREP AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE HAIR COVERING FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE HAS EXCESSIVE BROWN AND GREEN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,ALSO EVIDENCE OF FOOD (SOYBEAN PASTE) STORED IN REAR HALLWAY ADJACENT TO TENENT ACCESS TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE OF PREMISES.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARDS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. MUST CONTINUE COMPLETING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL TEH INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD CRUMPS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCKS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL STOCKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE SUSHI AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEAN OR RE PAINT ,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PEP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: PREPPING TOWELS ON SUSHI PREP LINE IMPROPERLY STORED.
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90
Jul 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. CLOTH CURTAINS TO REAR PREP FOUND STAINED/DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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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. WALL BEHIND FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER, MUST CLEAN.
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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. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON UTILITY MOP SINK OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Green Tea Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Green Tea Japanese Restaurant on file is from Jul 19, 2024. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Green Tea Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Green Tea Japanese Restaurant.
Has Green Tea Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Green Tea Japanese Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Green Tea Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Green Tea Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Green Tea Japanese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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