Mizu
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2012
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Score
Inspectors have visited Mizu four times, with records going back to 2010. Mizu was last inspected on Jan 18, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Mizu dates to Jan 18, 2012.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mizu is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 18, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SUSHI PREP COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE BACK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT WAS MARKED WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND THAT ADEQUATE PICKUP MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PREVENT A NUISANCE AND A PEST ISSUE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SUSHI PREP COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK'S LINE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. (SUSHI COOLER, REAR PREP COOLERS)
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Feb 19, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,UNDER PREP TALES AND UNDER ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE.
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Feb 9, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mizu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mizu on file is from Jan 18, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mizu?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mizu.
Has Mizu's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mizu have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mizu means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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