Hot Woks Cool Sushi

3930 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Hot Woks Cool Sushi has been inspected 26 times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.

Hot Woks Cool Sushi's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2618930 DATED 6/10/2025. SEE COMMENTS. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Jun 10, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE: EGG ROLLS AT 52.5F, CHICKEN AT 50.7F, BEEF AT 46.2F, AND SHRIMP AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE CONTAININ TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EGG ROLLS, CHICKEN, BEEF, AND SHRIMP MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLER AND ENSURE ALL COOLERS MAINTAIN PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVE 1 LIVE ROACH AT COOK LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITIY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2614482 DATED 3/25/2025. SUMMARY FROM SEPTEMBER OF 2024 WAS COVERING MOST RECENT SUMMARY AT BEGINING OF INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES ALONG COOK LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PESTS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GAP AT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING OUTER OPENINGS.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH GASKETS ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE COOK LINE BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED OUTSIDE IN PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE...RAW CRAB AT 50F, RAW SHRIMP AT 50F, AND BEAN SPROUTS AT 55F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF RAW CRAB, 1 LB OF RAW SHRIMP, AND 3 LBS OF BEAN SPROUTS, VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND USE BY DATE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Sep 3, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: O6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, WAREWASHING, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON FLOOR SURROUNDING FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUALTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, WAREWASHING, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Apr 27, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU MISSING THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ASTERISK TO IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MANAGEMENT ALSO INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS ON THE LUNCH MENU AND LINK THEM TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND GREASE TRAP LOCATED NEXT TO THE WOK STATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS.
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70
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ACCUMULATION ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jun 8, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROUGH, UNFINISHED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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95
Jun 1, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS SALMON HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (50.7F)IN PREP COOLER AND SHRIMP HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(44.6F) IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 6 POUNDS OF PRODUCTS AT APPROXIMATELY $50. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT DATED 06/04/2019: #37 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47 MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REACH UNDER REFRIGERATOR DOORS. #56 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN INVERTED POSITION TO DRY AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DISCOLORED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE/RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN FRYERS AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ROUGH, UNFINISHED FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN UNISEX WASHROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OSBERVED TWO OF FOUR CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST ACQUIRE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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55
Jun 4, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES,PRECOOKED BEEF, CHICKEN SHRIMP AND PORK MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT LABORATORY LOG STATEMENT FROM GABRIEL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES EXPIRED 7/23/2017.MUST PROVIDE NEW SUSHI RICE ANALYZING AND UPDATE LAB LETTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN IF WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REACH UNDER REFRIGERATOR DOORS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES AND UNISEX BATHROOM UPSTAIRS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON IN STORAGE - PREP ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OVER DISHWASHING AREA
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37
Nov 17, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER FOR SUSHI. FISH EGGS AT 43.8F, 1/2 LBS; FAKE CRAB STICK AT 44.3F, 1 LB; TUNA AT 46.1F, AND 47.7F, 1/1/2 LB; SALMON AT 44.4F, 1/2.LB;. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT ALL RAW FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 38.0F OR BELOW,DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED /DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $98.00, TOTAL 3.5 LBS.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES. ONE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING COOKED RICE USING PLATE WITHOUT WEARING THE GLOVES,ALMOST TOUCHING THE RICE. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVED HIS GLOVES,AND STARTS WEARING THE NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. MANAGER ASKED THOSE TWO EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVES AND AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES. EMPLOYEES WASHED THEIR HANDS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1914937 DATED 5/24/17. #32- MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK, WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#33- CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE RICE COOKER IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. #34-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPT SINK, AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #36- CRACKED /BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL THE VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTARINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK, WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR AREA RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL THE LIDS OF THE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE RICE COOKER IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPT SINK, AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE. CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL VENT COVER IN TE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Nov 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found 2-3 inch gaps along bottom of rear entry door (in kitchen). Instructed to repair. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. 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: Found multi use utensils improperly stored (bowls in dry storage foods). Must store utensils out side dry food contents, in a clean container, or must provide scoops with handles (that can be stored with handle out of product). Must maintain.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found dirt build up on wheels and floor under reach in cooler in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found cleaning chemicals improperly stored with cooking oil and cooking equipment (sheet pans, pots, etc). Instructed to store chemicals in an area separate from any cooking equipment or dry storage products. Must maintain.
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82
Mar 10, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: 125 EGGS @ 48.0F; 20LBS BEEF @ 46.2F; 3LBS OF EGGROLL MIX @45.6; 1/2LB SHRIMP @ 46.3; AND 60 LBS OF CHICKEN @ 46.2 - 50.1F.OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO PROPERLY LABLE ALL PREPARED, STORED FOODS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER IN WALK IN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Aug 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2015
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. COOKS OBSERVED USING THE SINK FOR FOOD PREP. DIRTY FOOD UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE ALONG WITH DIRTY CLEANING SPONGES. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 FROM 8-17-15 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED, STILL OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. WOODEN BOARD AGAINST WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL FOUND NOT ATTACHED TO WALL REVEALING ADDITIONAL STORAGE SPACE IN ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL WITH OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM AREA IE: CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, PATIO FURNITURE. ALSO SIGHTED RODENT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BUCKET IN FRONT OF ABOVE SAID STORAGE SPACE AND ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS NOTED IN THAT AREA. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: SUSHI. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED DURING THE RE-INSPECTION 15 MINUTES LATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. FROZEN PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR FOR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANABLE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION DEAD MOUSE NOTED ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO OPEN WALL ENTRANCE. SINCE LAST INSPECTION FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALSO WITH PEELING/DAMAGED WALL FLOOR BOARD COVING. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL COVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS PEANUT SAUCE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 119.1F. 8LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN A COVERED CONTAINER AT 50.3F. 12LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN SAME COOLER IN TIGHTLY SEALED PLASTIC BAGS AT 85.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $100.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWELL NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ANY OPENINGS OR HOLES NOTED IN AREA. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO.SERVICE FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. FROZEN PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL, PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS FOR REPAIR FOR PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR COVER FOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION AND PAPER GOODS STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ALSO WITH PEELING/DAMAGED WALL FLOOR BOARD COVING. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL COVING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE SERVER STATION COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 10, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX (BY COOKING LINE) IN FRONT COOKING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN SOME AREA AROUND REAR PREP AREA INCLUDING EXIT AND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE STAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN OPENER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) OR PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER AT SAID COMPARTMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR CLEANING SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SIDES, PIPES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA IN REAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 10, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER,AND REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND NOT DATED NOR LABELED. MUST LABELED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER SEAL AROUND COLD HOLD UNITS NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INNER RUBBER SEAL AROUND DOORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS TO EXPOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: HALLWAY FLOOR NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CHEMICAL ROOM, IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVE IS MISSING IN DINNING AREA TOWARD FRONT OF PREMISES . MUST INSTALL COVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK. VENTILATION COVERS ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COVERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 10, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jul 2, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures requirements of 40f or less at time of inspection in reach in cooler, list of foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows:beef at 54.0f, chicken at 53.6f, eggs at 57.3f, shrimp at 46.7, tofu at 46.3f, egg roll 46.5f, cut tomatoes, cut vegetables at 47.8f, mgr discarded food products at once, citation issued.(reach in cooler air temperature was at 41.9f).
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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: Found/observed rear kitchen exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 gap on bottom of door, and 1/2 inch on right side of door, shall be repaired/replaced. citation issued.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving in walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling shall be replaced/repaired.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas 1st floor, 2nd floor, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 2nd floor bathroom ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed, peeling paint in rear kitchen, rear strage area walls, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Mar 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MATERIAL CLINGING TO WALLS TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,NOT TO USE ICE; AT THIS TIME EMPLOYEE STARTED CLEANING THE MACHINE
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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. DISHMACHINE AREA SINK NEEDS RECAULKING
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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. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. BASEWALL IN THE DISH AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE SMALL ROOM WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES
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Jun 25, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored on front counter. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine, can opener and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation and light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet not maintained on three compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hot Woks Cool Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hot Woks Cool Sushi on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hot Woks Cool Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Hot Woks Cool Sushi.

Has Hot Woks Cool Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hot Woks Cool Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hot Woks Cool 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.

How often is Hot Woks Cool Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Woks Cool Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.