South Coast Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2019
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Score
Inspectors have visited South Coast Sushi nine times, with records going back to 2011. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2019. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting South Coast Sushi on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Sep 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTICE ON PRINTED MENU BUT NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE PRINTED MENU HIGHLIGHTING THE SHELLFISH SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT GREASE RECEPTOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 2, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER EACH USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR 6" OR HIGHER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
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Sep 29, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TWO STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT WORKING PROPERLY; MUST REPAIR STOPPERS.
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Sep 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR GUN HOLDER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE RAW WOOD FROM HOLDER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN DISH AREA, MUST SEAL HOLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR GUN DRAIN LINE MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 10, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IE SPOONS AND FORKS IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN LARGE OVERHEAD PIPING ABOVE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND ICE BIN AND SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REROUTE SODA GUN DRAIN LINE INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.
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Jun 2, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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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. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS SHELVES, UTENSIL STORAGE RACKS, AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE RUST BUILDUP. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM HAND WASH SINK AT BAR UNDER FAUCET AND EXTERIOR OF SAID SINK. PAINT WORN SHELVES AT BAR AND SUSHI BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS, EXTERIOR OF SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNITS, LIGHT SHIELDS AT VENTILATION HOOD, UNDER, AROUND GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AT HARD TO REACH AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINKS,AND STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN FLOORS IN ELEVATOR ROOM AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
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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. WIPE DOWN CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND WIPE DOWN WALL SECTIONS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND PREP AREAS. REPAIR WORN WALL SECTION AT PREP AREA ENTRANCE. WIPE DOWN WALLS WITH BLACK STAINS AT REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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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. CLEAN SPILLS AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE ITEMS IN BASEMENT, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT/UNUSED CHEST FREEZER AT REAR WAREHOUSE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was South Coast Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at South Coast Sushi on file is from Sep 12, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at South Coast Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at South Coast Sushi.
Has South Coast Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at South Coast Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at South Coast 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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