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Masu

1969 N Halsted Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2010
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Masu three times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Masu since Mar 25, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ONLY REACHES 162F.
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Mar 11, 2010
License
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS MUST BE ON AND OPERATING AT PROPER TEMPERATURES.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. UNABLE TO OPERATE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL WASH BOWLS.
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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. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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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 REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP FROM SHELVING IN DISH ROOM. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR FRONT PREP ICE BIN.
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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 SEAL WALL AT BACK SPLASH ON FRONT PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL FROM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REPLACE CAULKING ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL.
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH ROOM.
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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 REPAIR/PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND CLEAN VENT. ALL THREADED NOZZLES ON ALL SINKS MUST BE REMOVED AND EITHER REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE ON UTILITY MOP SINK OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. HOT HANDLE MISSING ON UTILITY MOP SINK, MUST REPLACE. BROKEN SPRAY ARM AT DISH MACHINE MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Masu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Masu on file is from Mar 25, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Masu?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Masu.

Has Masu's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Masu have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Masu 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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