Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig

5854-5856 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2019
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Score
High Risk

Going back to 2010, Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig has 14 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 5, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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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 IN BOTH 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
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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
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DUST BUILD UP FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE
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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
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR LADY'S BATHROOM
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #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 IN BOTH 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
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CAN NOT BE COVERED AND COVER OBSERVED TO BE DAMAGED WITH 2" ROUND HOLE IN COVER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION .7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DUST BUILD UP FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE,
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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
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS AND COVE BASE AROUND ICE MACHINE,BY KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,BEHIND AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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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
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Apr 3, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BAR AND INSIDE BAR COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH UNEVEN PLASTER. WALL AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH UNEVEN STONE TILES. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN DINING ROOMS AND HALLWAYS MUST BE SEALED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TAP LOCATED AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. LEAKING PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOLE IN PIPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBING UNDER THE KITCHEN MOP AND EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC. METAL PAN USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PIPING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ALL PLUMBING. MUST NOT USE UNEVEN, NON-CLEANABLE RUBBER CONES UNDER ALL SINKS FOR SPLASH GUARDS ON PLUMBING TO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED INCLUDING IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ICE BIN AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION IS MADE FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND BLACK SPECKS OBSERVED IN THE STORED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ALL THE PRIVATE DINING ROOMS ON PREMISES UNDER ALL THE BOOTH SEATING. NOTED SEVERAL HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPING AT THE ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK. FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH TORN RODENT PROOF STRIPPING ON THE BOTTOM OF DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON EXIT DOOR,SEAL ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, BAR AND INSIDE BAR COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH UNEVEN PLASTER. WALL AT THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH UNEVEN STONE TILES. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GREASE TAP LOCATED AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL. LEAKING PIPING UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOLE IN PIPING FROM THE GREASE TRAP TO THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PLUMBING UNDER THE KITCHEN MOP AND EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC. METAL PAN USED AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PIPING. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ALL PLUMBING. MUST NOT USE UNEVEN, NON-CLEANABLE RUBBER CONES UNDER ALL SINKS FOR SPLASH GUARDS ON PLUMBING TO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED INCLUDING IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 11, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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May 4, 2017
Routine
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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AT THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, AT CORNER WALL BASE BY SHELVING AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITTEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL AND CEILING BY THE HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE ELECTRICAL UNIT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY FANS ON CEILING AT THE BATHROOMS AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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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 THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER AT BASE OF SMALL BAR REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR IN KITHCEN UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLOSE HOLE IN WALL WHERE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM ENTERS WALL. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING FROM RESTROOM AREA TO PRIVATE PARTY ROOM. OBSERVED CILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN LIQUOR CLOSET STAINED. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER HEATER. CLOSE HOLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL GLASSWARE.
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Nov 6, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under ice machine, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in liquor room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Door frame/wall that had exposed raw wood by hot water heater closet, be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tiles in liquor room, shall be replaced/provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Apr 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas, and storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had exposed wallboard, exposed raw wood, and peeling paint in rear storage closet, and front bar areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen, rear storage room, shall be provided/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen, rear storage room shall be provided.
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Feb 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER/BEHIND COOLER ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORBASE IN POOR REPAIR/GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL/SEAL GAP IN WALL AT BASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4) ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGOUT AT 5856 N LINCOLN SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 18, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR ICE BIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN/PAINT EXTERIOR OF GRESE TRAP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT FLOORBASE AT MAIN BAR ALONG EAST WALL AND RAW WOOD AT PRIVATE BAR COUNTER, ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR WALLS/SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND PAINT EXPOSED RAW WOOD COUNTER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL BEHIND 5856 N. LINCOLN BAR, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER PER CITY CODE ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT) AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE
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Jan 7, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AREAS ON SURFACE OF INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL, ICE CONTACT SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/14/13). ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVER FOR ICE BIN AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE COVER/PROTECTIVE BARRIER FOR ICE BIN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON EITHER SIDE OF REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN/PAINT EXTERIOR OF GRESE TRAP, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA AND CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE CARPET BEHIND PRIVATE BAR COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT FLOORBASE AT MAIN BAR ALONG EAST WALL AND RAW WOOD AT PRIVATE BAR COUNTER, ALSO OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR WALLS/SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AND PAINT EXPOSED RAW WOOD COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL BEHIND 5856 N. LINCOLN BAR, MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER PER CITY CODE ALSO MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT) AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Mar 14, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR VACUUM THE CARPET IN THE 3 KAREOKE ROOM. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE SUSHI AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES BESIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI AREA(FRONT). MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SHOES AND CLOTHES OF THE EMPLOYEES STORED UNDER THE BAR COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, HAVE A PLACE TO STORE ALL CLOTHINGS AND SHOES OF THE EMPLOYEES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR ESTRAINT.
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Sep 23, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: found/observed food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, and shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, storage room need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: broken light shield in prep area shall be replaced, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, bathrooms, and dining rooms not clean need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig on file is from Mar 5, 2019. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig.

Has Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Matsu Shita Japanese Restauant — the Drunken Pig 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.