Ninja Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2019
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Score
Ninja Sushi appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 17, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Ninja Sushi's record stops at Jan 17, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS.
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Jan 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS, MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER TRASH CANS WITH COVER FOR LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE ENTRY DOOR TO DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS THAT ARE NOT WORKING LOCATED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BACK FOOD PREP AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS
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Jul 13, 2018
Routine
4 major violations.
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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 7-3-012 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE LABEL AND DATED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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Dec 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET (DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.----------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 1, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2017
License
9 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list .
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Must provide paper towels, and soap to paper towel dispenser, and soap dispensing units to exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas, in order to pass license inspection.(no citation issued due to license inspection).
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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: Above had no proof of pests control service, pest control log book, must provide proof of pest control service, log book in order to pass license inspection.(no citation issued due to license inspection).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Must provide Food sanitation certificate from the city of Chicago, in order to pass license inspection(no citation issued due to license inspection).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Must pride chemical test strips to properly sanitize utensils, in order to pass license inspection(no citation issued due to license inspection).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sinks, and prep sink in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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 prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Peeling paint in front prep area counter, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced. Exhaust vent cover outside front kitchen prep area shall be provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ninja Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ninja Sushi on file is from Jan 17, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ninja Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ninja Sushi.
Has Ninja Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ninja Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ninja Sushi 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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