Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi

2300 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2019
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Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 4, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 4, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOODS ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: *2LBS,TAMAGO, EGG CUSTARD DISH, $6.00 *.50LB OF SQUID, $5.00 *7.3OZ OF HAJIKI SEAWEED, $3.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT A 2.75LBS AT A VALUE OF $14.00 NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING/PREPPING/SLICING FOOD ON CUTTING BOARD, AT PREP LINE, WITH SINGLE USE GLOVES ON, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER BEGAN HANDLING/TOUCHING PERSONAL CELL PHONE/SCREEN, WHICH CONTAMINATED THE GLOVED HANDS.THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER PUT CELL PHONE IN POCKET, THEN BEGAN PREPARING/SLICING FOOD AT PREP STATION. AFTER CONTAMINATION, FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO REMOVE GLOVES, THEN WASH HANDS, THEN PUT ON NEW PAIR OF GLOVES, AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT CELLS PHONES ARE NOT TO BE USED/TOUCHED/HANDLED AT PREP AREAS, ALSO GLOVES SHOULD BE REMOVED, THEN HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY GOODS/TO GO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED INSIDE SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE BLACK GALVANIZED PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 20, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU (SUSHI) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES, COFFEE MACHINES AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL RACKS IN INTRO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (CORNERS) UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN CEILING WHERE EXIT SIGN WAS REMOVED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA OFF RECEIVING ROOM. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HALLWAY AND IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM OFF RECEIVING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE NON-WORKING KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; BLAST CHILLER AND SMOKER FROM PREP AREA.
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Nov 22, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE PULL OUT DRAWER AT WAIT STATION AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FORM LOWER CABINETS AT GARBAGE CANS IN ALL PREP AREAS & 1- COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA,LOWER SHELVES IN LARGE REACH IN COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FLOOR TROUT IN 3- COMP DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA,RECEIVING AREA,MSSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Nov 15, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1933209 6/21/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA.#34-MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#35-MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.#36-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE PULL OUT DRAWER AT WAIT STATION AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FORM LOWER CABINETS AT GARBAGE CANS IN ALL PREP AREAS & 1- COMP SINK IN BAKERY AREA,LOWER SHELVES IN LARGE REACH IN COOLERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FLOOR TROUT IN 3- COMP DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA,BAKERY PREP AREA,RECEIVING AREA,MSSING WALL TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BOTTLES WITH WIDER MOUTHS TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RAILINGS NEXT TO DUMP SINK AND CABINETS,PREP COOLER HAS POOLING WATER INSIDE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE (CRUSHED ICE),SHELVING UNITS IN SUSHI BAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON UPPER WALL OVER PREP AREA AND MOLD FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,LIGHT SHIELDS IN RECEIVING PREP AREA,VENTILATION VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED,LOOSE AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,RECEIVING AREA.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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Nov 5, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL COOLERS THAT CAN BE CHECKED FREQUENTLY TO INSURE COOLERS ARE RUNNING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE 65.8F. HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS. GIVEN 48 HOURS TO PROVIDE HOT WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND INSTRUCTED TO USE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 9-6-13 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS OR IN AN AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). TODAYS SUMMARY POSTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS OR POST ON MENU.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE OLD, USED SEA SHELLS AS FOOD PLATES FOR SERVICE. ALL FOOD CONTACT DISHWARE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE SPRAY ARM SINK AT DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Jun 13, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 4, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-4-10 #154937 NOT CORRECTED. #38-NO VENTILATION IN BOTH RESTROOMS OF THE LOUNGE AREA, MUST PROVIDE.
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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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST LABEL.
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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. BOTH SPRAY ARMS AT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAKS, MUST REPAIR. ALL OTHER WASHROOMS MUST HAVE VENTILATION.
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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 FOR SERVER STATION COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi on file is from Apr 4, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi.

Has Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stratford on the Park/Naoki Sushi/Asap Poke — Intro/Naoki Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.