Miku Sushi

4514 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2015, Miku Sushi has 23 inspections in the public record. Miku Sushi was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 19 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Miku Sushi's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C)---ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12---- NOTED THE SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. 4-501.11---- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)----INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS, ALL KITCHEN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLES OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS DIRTY.-----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT HALLWAY DIRTY.- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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70
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS CREAM CHEESE AT 60.8F, 5 LBS EAL AT 59.2F ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP TABLE. TOFU AT 52.5F INSIDE THE REAR KITCHEN THREE DOOR COOLER. REVIEWED REQUIRED COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE THAT IS VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST REPORT DATED 10-10-2024. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE UPPER RESERVOIR AND THE ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
43
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LID OF THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS, ALL KITCHEN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLES OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS DIRTY.-----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVING UNDER THE BAR RUBBER MATTING FOR STORED GLASSWARE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND SOILED CLOTH TOWELS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----METAL SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----BLACKENED AND DIRTY FAUCET, HOT AND COLD HANDLES AT THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT HALLWAY DIRTY.----FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BUCKLED METAL AND OPEN SEAMS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE WITH NO OPENINGS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 10, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE "IN-USE" AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.5F,STEAK AT 46.8F,SALMON 44.1F-47.7F,ALIGATOR AT 47.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #10'S OF FOOD WORTH $500.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SALMON ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED HALLWAY DRY STORAGE AREA AND APPROX:25 RODENT (MICE) ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER,INTERIOR STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STRIPPED (HOT) WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE KITCHEN COOKING PREP LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND CEILING OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #60 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2574825 DATED APRIL 24 2023: OBSERVED MORE THAN 200 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: ALONG FLOORS AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA, IN CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALONG PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND UNDERNEATH BOOTHS IN DINING ROOM. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER WITHIN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND SERVICE AREAS AFFECTED BY RODENT DROPPINGS, DECLUTTER BASEMENT, AND CLEAN AMONG WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SOIL BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR REAR DOOR IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Apr 24, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS USED WATER FLOODS FLOOR FROM DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS ADEQUATELY DISPOSED. PLUMBER ARRIVED TO ADRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH RAW MEAT THEN PROCEED TO GIVE BOWL TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO POUR SOUP WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES WHO TOUCH RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS WASH HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH NON TCS FOODS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERAURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CORRECT PARASITE DESTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPLIER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PARASITE DESTRUCTION AGREEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STATING THAT PARASITES ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME OR AN AGREEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STATING FISH WERE COMMERCIALLY RAISED AND FED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY ALONG WALLS, BOTTOM OF TABLE AND ON TOP OF BOXES AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BOXES AND TO SERVICE AREA.PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2562246 DATED AUGUST 16TH 2022 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTATINERS, DETAIL CLEAN FLOOORS AND WALLS, DECLUTTER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT, REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA, KEEP UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER RECORDS. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SALT AND CONDIMENT ITEMS NOT LABELED; OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR AREA, OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTSHEILD IN REAR NEAR ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED EXIPERED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE WIPING CLOTH IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SURFACES NEED TO BE SANITIZED IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED ON THE OUTSIDE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE LAMP AND ON CEILING NEAR REAR DOOR OF STORAGE AREA.
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Aug 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, RICE ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND SIDES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Oct 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11 THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/19/21 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED DIRTY WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI PREP STATION. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 19, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALMON AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.3F INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT SUSHI STATION. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRAB MEAT FOUND AT 47.5F, TUNA FOUND AT 50.6F, SHRIMP FOUND AT 48.2F, SMOKED SALMON FOUND AT 50.4F, OCTOPUS FOUND AT 45.5F, CHICKEN FOUND AT 59.2F, YOGURT FOUND AT 52.3F AND WHITE TUNA FOUND AT 48.7F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 47.7F. 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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU, "THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI PREP STATION. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 2, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DIFFERENT SAUCES TO BE KEPT IN REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON PRODUCT NAME MARKING . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN ROOM TEMP WATER WATER 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COVER ON REACH OVER FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF DUCK TAPE IN REPAIR RICE HOT HOLDING DISHES. MUST USE PROPER REPLACEMENT PARTS OR REPAIR EQUIPMENT WITH SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND WALLS AND OPENINGS AROUND,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE
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Jun 25, 2020
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT 2 LBS CALAMARI AND 2 LBS SHRIMP ARE STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN SAME CONTAINER.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
15
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELL STOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN REACH UNDER KITCHEN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES.MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION BY DISCARDING PRODUCT DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SHRIMP ,SALAD DRESSINGS )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN 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. ALL PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MANAGER PROVIDED NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DIFFERENT SAUCES TO BE KEPT IN REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT COMMON PRODUCT NAME MARKING . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN ROOM TEMP WATER WATER 75 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN COVER ON REACH OVER FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF DUCK TAPE IN REPAIR RICE HOT HOLDING DISHES. MUST USE PROPER REPLACEMENT PARTS OR REPAIR EQUIPMENT WITH SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE MATERIALS
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND WALLS AND OPENINGS AROUND,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN DIRTY WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE
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Aug 1, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,FOUND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED; ONE HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED WITH MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK AND MOP STICK RESTING ON SINK AS WELL AND THE OTHER HAND SINK WAS FOUND WITH UTENSIL/BOWL IN SINK WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS ACTIVELY PREPPING/COOKING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MENTIONED ITEMS AND MAINTAIN HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED,--COS--
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SUSHI RICE TUNA ROLLS,CRAB MEAT, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF 2 KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER OR (LID) FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE WASH ROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 21, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SUSHI RICE TUNA ROLLS,CRAB MEAT, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF 2 KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER OR (LID) FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE WASH ROOMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SUSHI RICE TUNA ROLLS,CRAB MEAT, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF 2 KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MENTIONED TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR KITCHEN STOVE AND OVENS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN DEEP FRYER AND PIPES ALONG AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVER OR (LID) FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES INSIDE FEMALE WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP/BAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED AREAS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Apr 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMP OF THE REACH IN COOLER AT 55.0F DEGREE TEMPERATURE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG UNTIL THE COOLER REACHES 40.0F DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER, SUCH AS SHRIMP, 2LBS AT 50.0F DEGREES, CRAB, 2LBS AT 51.0F DEGREES, SQUID, 2LBS AT 50.1F DEGREES, LOBSTER, 1LB AT 51.0F DEGREE AND FISH EGG 1.5LBS AT 54.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40.0F DEGREES OR LOWER AT STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $350 DURING INSPECTION CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: POT TOO BIG FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHER AND NOT BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITTIZE. MUST BE REPLACED WITH A SMALLER POT. OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER ONE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT NEAR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. SCRAPE AND REPAINT GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND THE CONDUIT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FILTER ON HOOD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE FILTER. HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. BIG HOLE NEAR PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
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Jun 19, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.
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Jun 14, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SEATING AROUND SAID SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZEGUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS AT THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3 PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK,CHICKEN,BEAN SPROUTS AND PASTA NOODLES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. 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 FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER, OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 50.2F,PORK AT 51.1F,BEANS AT 52.9F,PASTA NOODLES AT 55.5F,BEEF AT 49.3F,CHICKEN LIVERS AT 49.5F,KING CRAB AT 53.2F,CHOUI MAI SHRIMPS AT 47.3F,POT STICKERS AT 46.0F-48.0F ETC. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZEGUARD PROTECTION AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA/CUSTOMER SEATING AROUND SAID SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZEGUARD TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1977150 DATED:12/14/2016. 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 03/14/2017 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/19/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM CONDENSER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS AT THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW FISH, CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Apr 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the three door reach in cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease and food debris in the lower compartments of both fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Not all foodhandlers have a foodhandler certificate on site. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must maintain a valid certificate on site- comply and maintain.
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86
Feb 24, 2015
License
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CHIPPING BRICK WALL REAR STORAGE AREA, AND ADD ANOTHER COAT OF BRICK SEALER TO FRONT SUSHI BAR,
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miku Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miku Sushi on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Miku Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Miku Sushi.

Has Miku Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Miku Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Miku Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Miku Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miku Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.