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Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai

2547 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2019
37
Score
High Risk

Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2017. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2019. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai's record stops at Sep 25, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai's 37 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD THAT ROW FISH USED FOR SUSHI PREPARATION HAS BEEN FROZEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN , MAINTAIN CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREA
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
36
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.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OFF ALL COOLING UNITS
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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37
Feb 16, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FRESH PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FILTER AND HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE PIPES CONNECTING TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILT-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai on file is from Sep 25, 2019. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai.

Has Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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