Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine, the earliest from 2014. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine is from Apr 16, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 16, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN.(FOOD SPLATTER). MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE BULBS AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Aug 13, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN.
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS SOLD AT BUSINESS NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED INSIDE MENU(SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY GOODS STORED UNDER NON DRIPPING WASTE PIPES AT BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.
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Oct 9, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER OR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS OR HAVE ON PLACARDS ON EACH TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED AT SUSHI PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING (X3) ABOVE PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DRAWERS WHERE VEGETABLE ARE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,NEED TO REPLACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.DEEP CUTS WITH BLACK SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH GRIMES AND DIRTY MOPS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SINK AND MOPS.DEBRIS AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS 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: GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEANED MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCES LIQUID/FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6-5 POUNDS BLOCKS OF CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 47.6F;A BOWL OF MIXED CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 5 EACH oz OF TOFU AT TEMP OF 47.7F; TOFU SLICED AND IN BOWL AT TEMP OF 48.8F;COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47.1F; RAW MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.7F; MIXTURE OF PURRED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 46.9F; EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 47.7F; REFILLED DOUGH WITH PORK AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48F; 1 AND 1/2 BOXES OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 48,7F;COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 88,VALUE 350. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(EGG ROLLS,ETC). ALSO NO HAND WASHING AFTER TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACE,SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER,BOXES,OPENING AND CLOSING SCREEN DOOR TO GO IN AND OUT THE PREP AREA TO BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PREPARING FOOD. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD,ALSO MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO WEAR GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS:POTS,DISHES ETC. ALSO LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED.INADEQUATE SANITIZER PROVIDED AT UNIT.PRESENTLY OVER 200ppm. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN 100ppm INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. MUST USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS(PAPER TOWELS DISPENSER EMPTY),ALSO BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE:SINK BY THE SERVING WINDOW WITH CART IN FRONT OF IT,EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM IN FRONT A CART WITH RICE COOKERY IN FRONT AND INSIDE WAS FOUR BAGS OF POTS STICKERS DEFROSTING. ITEMS REMOVED FROM SAID SINKS ,NO ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. EMPLOYEE HAD TO GO DOWN TO BASEMENT TO GET IT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: TWENTY LIVE ROACHES ON SITE,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SOUTH WALL,ALSO LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER.(SOUTH AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR).NEED TO REMOVE ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. IMPROPER MATERIAL USED FOR RODENT/INSECT CONTROL. FLIMSY PLASTIC MATERIAL UNSECURED WITH DUCT TAPE ON BOTTOM OF SCREEN DOOR AND FLAILING ALLOWING FOR 1 TO 2" OF GAPING AT SAID DOOR.MAIN REAR DOOR OPEN.MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER TOUCHING ALL UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE SUSHI BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DRAWERS WERE VEGGIE ARE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,NEED TO REPLACE. RUBBER HANDLE OF THE TWO DOORS REACH-IN COOLER NOT CLEANABLE AND BROKEN,EXCESS DUCT TAPE USED,MUST REPLACE.BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SAME UNIT(DUCT TAPE USED TO SEAL)INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.DEEP CUTS WITH BLACK SURFACE ON CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEAD ROACHES AROUND THE DOOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND UNDER THE LAST SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID UNIT. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.INTERIOR OF MOP SINK WITH GRIMES AND DIRTY MOPS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SINK AND MOPS. BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DRY FOOD CONTAINERS 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: DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CELANAND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCES LIQUID/FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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May 27, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COLD HOLDING AT 50.2F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOIUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 25 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 51.2F, 5 POUNDS CRAB RANGOON 50.5F, 15 POUNDS RICE NOODLES AT 48.9F, 10 POUNDS RICE AT 50.7F, AND 10 POUNDS RAW BEEF AT 48.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 60 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE ABOUT 200 DOLLARS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Nov 6, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SUGAR BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET LOOSE/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH SUSHI COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTIAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKING ALSO MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS HANDWASH BOWLS DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 17, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine on file is from Apr 16, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine.
Has Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hello Sushibar & Thai Cuisine 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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