Midori Japanese Restaurant

3310 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Midori Japanese Restaurant has 23 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Midori Japanese Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

23
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS DUST ON VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN.CLEAN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IS REQUIRED ON SITE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATIONS ALSO OBSERVED CLOTH COVERING FOOD INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS REMOVE AND USE CHEESE CLOTH
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSIK ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREAD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNTOUT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR NEXT TO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 12, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR (MIDDLE) IN KITCHEN. MUST SEAL OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Oct 4, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 45.5F IN KITCHEN. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALMON AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.9F. ALSO OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.7F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU (SUSHI, BEEF, STEAK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU, *"THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS. THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE ALSO COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR (MIDDLE) IN KITCHEN. MUST SEAL OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Jan 11, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU (SUSHI, BEEF, STEAK). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU, *"THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS. THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE ALSO COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT PREP AND SUSHI STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL GARBAGE CANS BEING USED AS BULK STORAGE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU ON THE WALLS AND REMINDER ON ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITTAION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN DISHES,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. TORN RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/OR COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE BAR AREA(BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA) INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES TO PREVENT ROIDENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 25, 2018
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED. ALL READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: METAL BOWLS IN SERVER PREP STATION MUST BE STORED INVERTED ON CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. PAPER TOWEL AS LINER UNDER CLEAN GLASSWARE AT THE BAR. CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE OR INSIDE BEER COOLER AT THE BAR. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE SERVER RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS IN THE MIDDLE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOLER IN FRONT SUSHI PREP FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS MATTING FOR FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN. BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 TILE IN THE BAR WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALLS UNDER THE SERVER PREP HOT SOUP/RICE STATION WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND SOY SAUCE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS, GAPS IN WALL AND BENT METAL. MUST REPAIR, SEAL ALL OPENINGS. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK IN THE BAR SIDE REAR STORAGE. PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. LEAK AT THE HOT HANDLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWEL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE BAR SIDE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT INSIDE THE ICE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A THICK SLIMY AND BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1965971 DATED 10/5/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32)OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN WITH LOWER SHELVES WITH RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACES OF SHELVES OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOWL OF LETTUCE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. #33)OBSERVED ALL SHELVES CONTAINING DISHES AND GLASSES NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN CONTAINING FOOD AND POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT SUSHI AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR FANS. #41)OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. #43) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE KEPT IN A BUCKET. ALL WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI ROLLER ROLLING SUSHI WITH BARE HANDS. SUSHI ROLLER WAS ADVISED TO STOP, WASH HANDS, PUT ON GLOVES. PAST REPORTS INDICATE THAT FACILITY WAS ADVISED THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 A
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER DETECTED. REPAIR MAN WAS CALLED DURING INSPECTION AND DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED TO 100PPM OF CHLORINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED PREP TABLES IN KITHCEN WITH LOWER SHELVES WITH RUST AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE SURFACES OF SHELVES OF PREP TABLES TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN MAIN KITCHEN. REPAIR ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOWL OF LETTUCE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL SHLEVES CONTAINING DISHES AND GLASSES NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN CONTAINING FOOD AND POTS AND PANS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT SUSHI AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS. OBSERVED INTERIOR FANS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN INTERIOR FANS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE KEPT IN A BUCKET. ALL WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE CERTIFICATES. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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70
Nov 16, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks in front prep area 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 storage area under shelving/pallets 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 plaster/wallboard in rear storage area by hot water heater area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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May 1, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
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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 ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving racks not clean, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning 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 not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bar area 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 peeling paint/holes in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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70
Sep 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS(SMALL PLATES, BOWLS, CERAMIC TRAYS) UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED. ABOVE STATED ITEMS ARE FOUND IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA, AREA BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT 2DR REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED STATED ABOVE ITEMS WITH BLACK SPOTS AND RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN/CRAKCED CEMEMNT FLOOR CORNER ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. FOUND PERSONAL CELL PHONES AND CHARGING CABLES BEING STORED NEXT TO THE MEAT SLICING MACHINE ON THE PREP TABLE.
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Mar 12, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 3 LIVE ROACHES AT WAITRESS PICK UP AREA INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICES OF SHELVES ADJACENT TO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA CRACKS/CREVICES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT (ON WALL OF COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/12/14) ALL EFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED ALSO ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLE TOPS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON COOLERS DOORS/CORNERS AND COOLER LEGS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT SUSHI PREP AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT 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 CRACKS/CREVICES AROUND WOODEN SHELVES AT SUSHI PREP, MAIN PREP AREA AND WAITRESS PICK UP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT (BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF WALLS OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Jun 28, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(AIR TEMP OF 46.2F TO 46.8F),SUSHI COOLER(AIR TEMP OF 51.2F), AND WALK-IN COOLER(AIR TEMP OF 49.7F. 54.7 AND 55.7F),IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNITS(TOFU, FISH ETC). OTHER COOLER UNITS ARE ON PREMISES WITH TEMP OF 39F. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TOFU AT TEMP OF 46.7F,SALMON AT TEMP OF 47.8F; TUNA AT TEMP OF 47F. CUT LETTUCE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 55.9F.PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6 VALUE 150. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED(ICE) DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANELS AND KNOBS OF THE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.TAGGED ICE MACHINE" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE IN BAGS FOR CUSTOMERS. ICE MUST BE BOUGHT FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM TWO DOOR COOLER AND POP GUN HOLDER INBAR AREA,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAIN DIRECTELY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD RACK BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER SURFACE DIRTY WITH EXCESS GRIMES,DUST,GREASE AND DEAD ROACHES,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER AND ONE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA,MUST BE REPAIRED/REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER THE BOTH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH HOLES,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID SHELVES. NEWS PAPER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES USED FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Dec 1, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL/DATED ALL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,DISHES, POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE WAIT STATION AND SUSHI AREA AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. CAULKING WORN OUT, WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE CAULKING. MUST REPAIR THE HOT HANDLE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET IN THE PRP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE PALLET INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING BY THE VENT IN THE DINING AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REMOVE /SCRAPE PEELING PAINT.
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Nov 17, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 20, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining.
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Sep 10, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: found observed live fruit flies(15 )in front counter area of restaurant, and dining area. found/observed rodent droppings (30 )in bar area under front counter. also found rear exit door in bar area not rodent proofed. citation #H000062819 issued with a court date of 10/14/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/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, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks need detailed(crevices).non food contact surfaces of ice machine need 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 in kitchen areas need detailed cleaning(corners). floors in rear storage rooms, and bar area under front counter need detailed 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 in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed), damaged, stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced/repair.wall behind ice machine need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: light shields in prep area, coolers need cleaning.light shields in dining rooms need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning. missing exhaust vent guard in womens bathroom shall be provided,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Midori Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Midori Japanese Restaurant on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Midori Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Midori Japanese Restaurant.

Has Midori Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Midori Japanese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Midori Japanese Restaurant 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 Midori Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Midori Japanese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.