Sushi Mon
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sushi Mon nine times, with records going back to 2010. On Jan 19, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 19, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sushi Mon trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Jan 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FACILITY PROVIDED LAB LETTER (FOR SUSHI RICE) DATED 12/27/07 FROM EMSL ANALYTICAL INC. INSTRUCTED MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS, PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTER IN DISREPAIR. MUST CONTACT GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICE TO REQUEST REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AND PEELING PAINT ON THE SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE OR RESURFACE GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/FLOORS AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 12, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.,FOOD TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE ITEMS IN COOLERS. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM INSIDE 1-DOOR FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA. REPLACE HANDEL ON SAID 1-DOOR FREEZER. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE. CLEAN STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Mar 11, 2016
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: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM LEDGES BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER PREP COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS . MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY AND NEAR CASH REGISTER.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PREP AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. HAND MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
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May 27, 2014
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: 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 SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(CAULK WORN OUT). RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE SUSHI AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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May 9, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS TO BOTH ENTRANCES OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 51F WITH FOODS SUCH AS TOFU AT 52.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS TOFU AT 52.5F, 1 GL. MILK AT 49.6F, 3 DZ EGGS AT 45.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $15.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. EMPLOYEE FOUND RINSING RICE INSIDE UTILITY MOP SINK RUNNING UNDER WATER IN A PAN. INSTRUCTED THE UTILITY MOP SINK IS FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL ONLY. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF FOOD PREPARATION AND FOOD PROTECTION. RICE DISCARDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS TO BOTH ENTRANCES OF KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Nov 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED SLICED ONIONS SOAKING IN A BOWL OF WATER INSIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. ONIONS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
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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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT. ALSO AT WASHROOM WASH BOWL AND UTILITY MOP SINK.
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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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN PREP AREA.
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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. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP MUST REPLACE.
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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. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Mon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Mon on file is from Jan 19, 2021. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Mon?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sushi Mon.
Has Sushi Mon's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Mon have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi Mon 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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