Inoko Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2019
55
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Inoko Sushi. The most recent report on file is from Apr 22, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Inoko Sushi's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 22, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 22 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Inoko Sushi's 55 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-502.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 8-103.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING WALK IN COOLER AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ADJACENT SHED AND REAR YARD
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 11, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUSHI PREP COOLERS ON SITE AT 41.0F.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
29
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HACCP/VARIANCE ON SITE TO VIEW FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY THE PH LEVEL(LAB LETTER REQUIRED).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP/BAR SEATING AREA TO PROTECT THE FOOD .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT ADJACENT TO PREP SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WOK STATION,PREP COOLERS,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND BE LOCATED FOR SERVICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET ABOVE WOK STATION AND REPAIR LEAK,LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORING WALK IN COOLER AND THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STAFF TOILET ROOM AND SUMP PUMP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN ADJACENT SHED AND REAR YARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Inoko Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Inoko Sushi on file is from Apr 22, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Inoko Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Inoko Sushi.
Has Inoko Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Inoko Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 22 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Inoko Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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