Ora Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2021
74
Score
The health department has logged 16 inspections at Ora Sushi, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 9, 2021. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Ora Sushi is from Nov 9, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Ora Sushi's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 9, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING AND PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LOCKER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR EXIT DOOR. UNIT EXCESS TO PUBLIC VIEW .DOOR MUST BE LOCKET AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE WEST HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI AREA AND ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA ARE DRIPPING,REPAIR ISSUE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: DOOR AT UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVERS IS NEEDED AT BOTH RECEPTACLES IN UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE pH. MUST PROVIDE LETTER FROM LAB FOR SUSHI RICE pH/SHELF STABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Dec 23, 2020
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE pH. MUST PROVIDE LETTER FROM LAB FOR SUSHI RICE pH/SHELF STABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 4, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS FROM SUPPLIER FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION the PERSON IN CHARGE shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the FISH are subjected and shall retain the records of the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2184885 DATED 7/20/18 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BEHIND SUSHI BAR WITH CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. REPLACE FLOOR TILES THAT ARE CRACKED AND BROKEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Jul 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 3 OF 4 HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WITH BROWNISH COLOR AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTH THE SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER OF THE FRONT SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL ABOVE THE SHELVES OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 28, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FAR RIGHT, SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE WEEDS AND PILED CUT TREE BRANCHES IN REAR LOT NEXT TO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 21, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE DISH AREA.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-17 #2051027 NOT CORRECTED. #32- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON SUSHI BAR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.#33- EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE SUSHI BAR FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE.#36-MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE STOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FAR RIGHT, SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.
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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 TILES IN BOTH THE WOMANS AND MENS WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE WEEDS AND PILED CUT TREE BRANCHES IN REAR LOT NEXT TO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 24, 2017
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO DISPENSE CHLORINE SANITIZER. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DISPENSE CHLORINE TO 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: SCREENED WINDOW IN THE REAR FOOD HALLWAY STORAGE WITH HOLE. MUST SEAL. SIX RAT DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG BASEBOARD WALL IN REAR FOOD HALLWAY STORAGE. ONE RAT DROPPING IN LADIES WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES OR ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE USED OYSTER SHELLS AS FOOD CONTAINERS, DECORATIONS ON FOOD PLATES OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVING AT SUSHI BAR ABOVE THE COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING, CRACKED AND WARPED. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON SUSHI BAR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE SUSHI BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN THE SUSHI BAR FREEZER. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND A HOLE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLE.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING, CRACKED WALL CAULKING AT THE SUSHI BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE STOVE.
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Apr 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE NEWLY INSTALLED HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE SUSHI PREP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTER PROOF BULB ON NEWLY INSTALLED LIGHTING INSIDE HOOD EXHAUST. INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT THE SUSHI PREP.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS. AT THE SUSHI BAR PREP WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED UPON ARRIVAL FOR INSPECTION OR THE KITCHEN PREP. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY DRY FOOD AND REFRIGERATION/FREEZER STORAGE ROOM. OVER 100 DROPPING NOTED IN BASEMENT STAIRWELL AND ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST REPORT DATED 7-12-16. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: RAW FISH FOR SUSHI AT 41.3F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-14-16 #1946613 NOT CORRECTED. #32- CAULK WORN OUT ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST RE-CAULK. 34- CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP BOX, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.#35- SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIR AND MAINTAIN.#36-TOO DARK IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING-MINIMUM FOOT CANDLE OF LIGHT.#45- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. RUSTY SHELVING UNDER REAR PREP METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH WORN /MISSING FLOORS AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FROM A LEAKING PIPE. MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.
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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 TILES THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK INTO BUCKET UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR. MASSIVE LEAKING FROM CEILING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR SUSHI DISPLAY CASE COOLER AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOODS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP BOX, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: TOO DARK IN THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING-MINIMUM FOOT CANDLE OF LIGHT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIPPERY FLOORS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FROM GREASE RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SAFE WALKWAY FOR STAFF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS DIRECTLY UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OLD DEEP FRYER STORED OUTSIDE. MANAGER IS WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO PICK UP THE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SPLASH GUARD WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BURNED FOOD AND OIL INSIDE THE FOUR BURNER STOVE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN ALSO SEAL HOLE AT SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SUSHI AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE LOW. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT SAID SINK.
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Apr 3, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. STAND UP PREP REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SUSHI PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT SUSHI PREP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BOTH WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOORS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 24, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ora Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ora Sushi on file is from Nov 9, 2021. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ora Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Ora Sushi.
Has Ora Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ora Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ora Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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