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La Susheria Cocina Fusion

4070 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

La Susheria Cocina Fusion appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so La Susheria Cocina Fusion is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD GRIME IN MICROWAVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE IN CONTACT WITH ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEMI-FROZEN ITEMS ON THE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO THAW ALL ITEMS UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER UNDER 70F.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD GRIME IN MICROWAVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CUP SUBMERGED IN CONTAINER OF SAUCE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE HANDLE ABOVE FOOD AND CONTAINER
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED (HANDLE UP).
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90
Jun 28, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2022
License
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. SUSHI, RAW/UNDERCOOKED SEAFOOD) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR, GREASE/WASTE WATER POOLED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO OBTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MAIN PREP IS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MISSING BARRIER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT SUSHI PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH/SHELLFISH/SEAFOOD SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
14
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: MISSING PH METER OR LAB RESULT FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
58
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE 29
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Susheria Cocina Fusion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Susheria Cocina Fusion on file is from Nov 13, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Susheria Cocina Fusion?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Susheria Cocina Fusion.

Has La Susheria Cocina Fusion's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Susheria Cocina Fusion have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Susheria Cocina Fusion 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 La Susheria Cocina Fusion inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Susheria Cocina Fusion is inspected around two times per year on average.

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