Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2014
70
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation, the earliest from 2010. On Jul 17, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation is from Jul 17, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA AND ON DINING ROOM TABLES NOT RPOPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA AND WRAP UTENSILS ON TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE NEAR FILER NOT CLEAN. 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 IN CORNERS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILE. EXPOSED BRICK IN DINING ROOM NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOODS HANDLERS.
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Jul 18, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND OVEN AT SUSHI BAR AND STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVING STATION. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL COVERING ON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING, DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Nov 1, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PUT A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE,AND FLOUR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN SUSHI PREP AREA NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,DISH MACHINE, AND THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN, WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN/TOASTER IN SUSHI AREA 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 ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT, AND BEHIND THE SUSHI 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: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AROUND THE PIPE IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Nov 16, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391266
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391266
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391266
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391266
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391266
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #391266
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Nov 9, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.//MGMT & I OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER RAW RED TUNA,SALMON,& HALIBUT TEMPED FROM 45.0F-47.2F MGMT VOLUNTEERED TO PROPERLY DISCARED FOOD ITEMS.$125.00/20LB
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR DOOR LEADING TO OUT SIDE HAS GAP AT BOTTOM SIDE, NORTH SIDE REAR DOOR DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.//NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
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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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE COOLERS & DRY STORAGE.
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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.//MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP TABLE COOKING EQUIPMENT/MUST REMOVE RUSTY BOTTOM SHELVES ON PREP TABLE BEHIND SUSHI BAR AREA ,IN KITCHEN AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER REMOVE OR PAINT/NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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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.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE,& INTERIOR ,EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING
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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.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE./MUST REMOVE ALL SODA CRAT CONTAINERS OFF PREMISES NOT TO BE USED AS STORAGE SHELVES (6" OFF FLOOR).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//MUST REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//MUST INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE REST ROOM IN REAR AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation on file is from Jul 17, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation.
Has Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lincoln Square Sushi Corporation 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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