Ocean Sushi

5437 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60625

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2019

Score

Low Risk

Ocean Sushi has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 29, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 13 violations before that.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Ocean Sushi's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR JANITORIAL CLOSET AND MOP SINK LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Apr 10, 2019

License

5 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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. -

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU.(SUSHI FOOD OPERATION). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND UPDATED IDPH LICENSE AND MAINTAIN ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE OPENING ON WALL FROM CUSTOMER AREA TO THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED.THIS AREA MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASH ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES FOR WASH ROOM DOORS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR JANITORIAL CLOSET AND MOP SINK LOCATION AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS MUST BE ON AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND 0F OR BELOW FOR FREEZER UNITS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Sushi on file is from Apr 29, 2019. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean Sushi.

Has Ocean Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ocean 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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