Ponzu Sushi

2407 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Ponzu Sushi appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Ponzu Sushi's record stops at Jan 12, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Ponzu Sushi on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR PREP AND BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR EXIT DOOR, WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH A CURRENT SANITATION LICENSE (EXPIRED 2/17/2015), WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; FISH, CHICKEN, AND RICE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1725213, DATED 2/11/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #34; Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,WOOD FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS AND DINING ROOM NEAR WINDOWS. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON STORAGE RACKS, NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; STOVE AND PREP TABLES. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR PREP AND BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, CEILING VENT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, NEAR EXIT DOOR, WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,GRILL EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,WOOD FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS AND DINING ROOM NEAR WINDOWS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ,REPAIR,OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHTOUT PREP AREAS.
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Feb 11, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.4 LIVE ROACHES 2 CRAWLING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE,1- ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE,1- ON LOWER WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER AND SEVERAL DEAD THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN HALLWAY AND TOILETROOMS.ALSO APPX."2-3" GAP ON FRONT AND REAR DOOR ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/11/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566423 8/18/15 NOT CORRECTED #30- MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32-MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINES.#33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND DOORS OF ALL COOLERS.#34-MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN /COOK LINE AND PREP AREA.ELEVATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD OFF OF FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING UNITS TO STORE CONTAINERS.#35-MUST CLEAN HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP . #38-MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR & INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,OVEN,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALL SHELVING & STORAGE UNITS BUSS PANS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER DEEP FRYER,WOOD FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS AND DINING ROOM NEAR WINDOWS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL,REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREAS WOMEN'S TOILETROOM HAS LOOSE WALL BASES.,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & DINING ROOM AREAS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE CONNECTION AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK,LOOSE FAUCET & SLOW DRAIN,LOOSE VENTILATION VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE ARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK, PAPERS FROM PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND NOT IN CHAIRS IN DINING AREA,
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.PROVIDE HOOKS FOR HANGING WET MOPS AND BROOMS.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARDS,WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND DOOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/COOK LINE/AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE CONTAINERS WITH FOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1434904,DATED 4/16/14.#35- REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE HAND SINK. # 36- REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT . #42- ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. #43- OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLERS. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT FOODS INISDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,(CAULK WORN OUT). RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI BAR,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL, OVEN, DEEP FRYER,RICE COOKER), ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE COOLER AND FREEZER(WITH FOOD DEBRIS),ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS FOR DRY FOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WHEELS OF THE COOLERS AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP/KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SUSHI BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE HANDSINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FAUCET HANDLE FOR THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 6, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS
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Jul 30, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BLACKISH AND BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFASCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING 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: FOUND FIVE LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND 2-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE ON THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SRVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 01/09/12 REPORT# 517684 NOT CORRECTED. #32 MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR ELECTRICAL PIPING ON COOKS LINE. CLOTH CURTAINS TO FOOD PREP SOILED AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN. #33 EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#43 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Jan 9, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE USING DIRTY WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF KNIFE USED CUTTING RAW FISH THEN WIPE CUTTING BOARD AND HANDS WITH SAME CLOTH. REVIEWED WITH PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGER POSSIBLE MEANS OF CROSS-CONTAMINATION. KNIVES AND CUTTING BOARD CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING. SINK NOT PROPERLY SET WITH SANITIZING OR RINSE COMPARTMENTS. DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE TO 100 PPM.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE TO GO CONTAINERS OR NAPKINS IN MENS WASHROOM.
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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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR ELECTRICAL PIPING ON COOKS LINE. CLOTH CURTAINS TO FOOD PREP SOILED AND STAINED. MUST CLEAN.
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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. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING RUBBER SEALS ON BASEBOARDS. MUST REPAIR. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 23, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 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. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT.
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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. FLOOR OF MENS WASHROOM WITH DIRT, MUST CLEAN.
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Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTH THE ICE STORAGE BIN AND IN WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE DRIPPING ONTO ICE AND INTO WATER. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TURNED OFF AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR TO ALLEY BEING USED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-17-09 #154924 NOT CORRECTED. #31-FOOD TAKE OUT CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN WOMANS WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE. #32-RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELF IN THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SUSHI COUNTER, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR. #34-ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER ALL SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, ETC.MUST CLEAN.#38- MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER. #40-NO THERMOMETER IN SUSHI TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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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. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
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. MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWEL, TINFOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT IN ALL AREAS MUST CLEAN. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED/MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. KITCHEN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DOOR RUBBER GASKET BROKEN MUST REPLACE.
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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. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
33
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. FLOOR IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH DIRT, MUST CLEAN.
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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. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR WALLS.
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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. THREADED NOZZLE MUST BE REMOVED FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF SAME SINK MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND MUST PROPERLY DRAIN AND BE ACCESSIBLE. HOT WATER HANDEL ON RIGHT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN OFF, MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ponzu Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ponzu Sushi on file is from Jan 12, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ponzu Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Ponzu Sushi.

Has Ponzu Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ponzu Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ponzu 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.