Hob Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2019
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Score
Going back to 2018, Hob Sushi has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hob Sushi dates to Dec 30, 2019.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Hob Sushi's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR SIDES OF STOVE AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 23, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR, WITH UTENSILS AND SPONGES STORED IN THE BASIN. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND HAVE MACHINE SERVICE, CLEANED AND SANITIZED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 25 MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; SUSHI, CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LOG BOOK AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR SIDES OF STOVE AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2018
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D)(D) OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NEED TO BE LABELED WITH DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-30-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(SUSHI) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUE.
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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 POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-402.11(A)(A) OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE 2-DOOR FRREZER, ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hob Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hob Sushi on file is from Dec 30, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hob Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Hob Sushi.
Has Hob Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hob Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hob Sushi 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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