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Sakura House

500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2012
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sakura House has five inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Sakura House since Sep 12, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sakura House is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY COOLER RACKS AT 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND AT 2DR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES ABOVE STORAGE RACK AT THE CEILING.
35
90
Jun 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE AND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS WITH THE HANLDE UP TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.
31
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST USE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
42
86
Jun 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, HAVE THE MACHINE SANITIZED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. 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.
40
90
Jun 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Minor violation #32-must provide a splashguard between handsink & 3-comp sink, not corrected at this time (from 2/11/09 visit, report #154644).
29
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. Loose baseboard under 3-comp sink must be fixed, to prevent pest harborage. Must also clean dusty fan guards of coolers.
35
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. All wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution at all times.
43
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakura House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sakura House on file is from Sep 12, 2012. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sakura House?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sakura House.

Has Sakura House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sakura House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sakura House 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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