Sai Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2023
86
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Sai Cafe stretching back to 2010. Sai Cafe was last inspected on Dec 19, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Sai Cafe since Dec 19, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sai Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
15
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPPING ON CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENTS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
58
86
Mar 23, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN BOTH PREP AREAS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR ISSUE
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR GAP ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
86
May 15, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PIECES OF WOOD STORED UNDER THE CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI AREA MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AN NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT -
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS AT SUSHI AREA.REMOVE /REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK(SUSHI AREA),AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DISPOSABLE TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS FROM UNDER THE WASTE PIPE. ENCASE PIPE OR REMOVE SAID CONTAINERS
39
74
Feb 25, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER AT, PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WAITRESS STATION, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.8F. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE STORED IN SAID UNIT. UNIT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE UNIT AND ENSURE UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): -COOKED MARINATED EEL FISH, STORED 2 IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, STORED IN REAR PREP LINE PREP COOLER AREA -SHREDDED CARROTS, IN 1 PLASTIC CONTAINER, STORED IN FRONT SUSHI LINE PREP COOLER/AREA -JULIENNED CUCUMBERS, IN PLASTIC CONTAINER, STORED IN FRONT SUSHI LINE PREP COOLER/AREA -MAYO SAUCE, STORED IN 2 PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE, STORED IN FRONT SUSHI LINE PREP COOLER/AREA -SESAME OIL STORED IN 1 PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE, ETC., STORED IN FRONT SUSHI LINE PREP COOLER/AREA NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT: -SUSHI STATION -WAITRESS STATION -HOT LINE -CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE AT SUSHI STATION DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE AT SUSHI STATION DISPLAY CASE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO WAITRESS STATION AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS IN SAID AREA.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT: -DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED AND -BAR AREAS INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE GLASS WARE ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN AND TO STORE FLATWARE IN DINNER LINENS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS ALSO OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES RUSTED MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT. OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WAITRESS STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE SHELVING UNIT.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
52
Aug 23, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NONCITATION ISSUED.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C):(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED MARKED. MUST DATE MARK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PRODIDE A PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND CMAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11(A) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(SUSHI)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED ITEMS IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS ALSO OBSERVED BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES RUSTED MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
58
50
May 5, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR RUST ON RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN PREP AREA, LEVEL OFF FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRIVATE DINING ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR STAIN CEILING TILES IN MEND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
82
Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO STORE SAUCE TRAYS ABOVE THE PREP TOP COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF NEAR THE UPSTAIRS CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BUS BOY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. OBSERVED BOXES OF DISHWARES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SUPPLY PIPING NEAR THE WALL UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE). NOTED THAT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEST AND REACH IN FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
78
Jun 28, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND APPROX. 35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE MAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO STORE SAUCE TRAYS ABOVE THE PREP TOP COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF NEAR THE UPSTAIRS CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THESE MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF PARTICULATE MATTER AND DEBRIS UNDER THE TABLES IN THE BUS BOY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED. OBSERVED BOXES OF DISHWARES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND OILY RESIDUE ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE RIGHTMOST SIDE OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SUPPLY PIPING NEAR THE WALL UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE). NOTED THAT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE CHEST AND REACH IN FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
40
74
Mar 5, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING AT BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE NEXT TO SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITHCEN. RESURFACE AND MAINTAIN SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF NEXT TO COOKING LINE AND REACH IN FREEZER. RESURFACE TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING WATER LINE LEAKING AT TOILET IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHWASHER LEAKING FROM HANDLES. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDLES.
38
82
Feb 24, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
35
90
Feb 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1198918 ON 6/14/13 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON COOKS LINE COOLER, DOOR FALLS OFF. MUST REPAIR. LID OF KITCHEN BOX FREEZER CRACKED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. 34/01 - DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN IN PANTRY AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE STAINLESS STEEL BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DISHROOM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. REPLACE THE CRACKED COVER FOR THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE BROILER AND THE GAS PIPES CONNECTED TO THE BROILER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND STOVE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING AT THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OF THE KITCHEN. REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
40
70
Jun 14, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP COOLERS. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT ON COOKS LINE. BROKEN DOOR HINGE ON COOKS LINE COOLER, DOOR FALLS OFF. MUST REPAIR. LID OF KITCHEN BOX FREEZER CRACKED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA AND ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN IN PANTRY AREA. MUST REPAIR. FLOOR UNDER COOKS WOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE KITCHEN MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
70
Mar 19, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED DURING INPECTION COOKED RICE IN WARMER/COOKER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 92.3F. RICE DISCARDED.
3
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 UPPER PANEL ICE MACHINES WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER BEING USED TO MAKE ICE. ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
4
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. COOKS LINE EXPOSED SINK WITH NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE ALSO DIRTY LINENS HANGING INSIDE SINK TO DRY AND CLEANING SCRUBBERS STORED INSIDE. SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD PAN INSIDE. NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
11
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. OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED IN PREP COOLER ABOVE UNCOVERED, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ABOVE STORED GINGER DRESSING. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
16
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH SEEPING WASTE WATER FROM UNDER DOOR SWEEP OF LOCKED DOOR INSIDE WASHROOM. WATER SMELLING OF SEWAGE. MANAGEMENT STATES HE DOES NOT HAVE A KEY. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK, REMOVE WASTE WATER AND SANITIZE FLOOR,PROVIDE KEY TO LOCKED DOOR UPON RE INSPECTION. TOILET DOES NOT FLUSH IN SAME WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE WASHROOM. EMPLOYEES MUST USE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR.
26
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 USE CLOTH TOWELS AS COVERS FOR FOODS IN COOLERS.
31
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 SHELVING. COOKS LINE COOLER INTERIOR DOOR REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR BULK FLOUR BIN 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. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH CRACKED, MISSING, DAMAGED TILES: UNDER SMALL THREECOMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
34
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 THE FOLLOWING IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN HOLES, CREVICES. AT FIRST FLOOR MOP SINK AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. CAULKING AT SUSHI BAR HAND WASH SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
37
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. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. NO HOT WATER AT LEFT SIDE WASHBOWL IN LADIES WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE AND USE RIGHT WASHBOWL UNTIL PROVIDED.
38
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. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK DELIVERY RAW FISH TEMPERATURES.
40
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. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
41
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sai Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sai Cafe on file is from Dec 19, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sai Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sai Cafe.
Has Sai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sai Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sai Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
Nearby Restaurants