Kimberly Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2017
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Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Kimberly Sushi stretching back to 2011. Kimberly Sushi was last inspected on Apr 4, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Kimberly Sushi since Apr 4, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Kimberly Sushi is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1523150 DATED:02/20/2015. 32 OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, AND USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, 05/20/2015 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 4/4/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED OPEN CANS OF FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS,MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FIR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, AND USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND INVEST FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AND NOT COMPLETELY REACHING ALL COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Sep 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT [PROTECTION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE STAINLESS STEEL PANEL AND COVER WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE HAS BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE COMING INTO CONTACT WITH FRESH ICE BEING MADE AND STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE AND PARTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINE.
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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: EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON PREMISES OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND PREP COOLER AND 1 LIVE ROACH BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE EVIDENCE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS OF PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Dec 6, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 27, 2013
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: NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR KITCHEN, ON FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, INSIDE MOTOR HOUSING OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR 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: NOTED ASSORTED SERVING MULTI UTENSILS ON SHELVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVERING FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BROWNISH DISCOLORATION ALONG LINING OF RUBBER GASKET LID INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, MICROWAVE OVEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS AT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALSO MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES INSIDE DRIED FOOD STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Sep 27, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. PLASTIC DOOR AND METAL INTERIOR PANEL WITH BLACK AND BROWNISH MOLDY SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC DOOR AND METAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TAGGED THE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG AND USE UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AND DATED. ALSO BULK CONTAINERS NEED LABEL TOO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN ALL PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON KITCHEN SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZER AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS INSIDE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND STORAGE ROOM.
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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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE ON HAND WASHING BOWL IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kimberly Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kimberly Sushi on file is from Apr 4, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kimberly Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kimberly Sushi.
Has Kimberly Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kimberly Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kimberly 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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