Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2014
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The health department has logged seven inspections at Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok since Aug 14, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM VERY SLOW TO DRAIN AND NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER IN THE LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF UPSTAIRS COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Sep 18, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WALL AND WIRE STORAGE SHELVES AND SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BARS AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP ON THE 2ND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST AND GRIME ON THE WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Sep 20, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL FOOD CONTAINERS OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENT AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOME OF THE HANDLES FOR HAND SINK FAUCET ARE HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE HANDLES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER/ SURFACE.
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Sep 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & GREASE TRAPS, FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS AT MAIN KITCHEN & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES MUST BE FREE OF DUST/GREASE OR DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER BAR COUNTERS/SINKS AT BOTH FLOORS, MOST DRAINS AT MAIN KITCHEN (2nd FL), & AROUND GREASE TRAPS NEED CLEANING, DUE TO DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUSTY OR CRACKED CEILING TILES AT 1st FLOOR SERVICE STATION & AROUND VENTS ON PREMISES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ANY WALL SECTION BY SUSHI STATIONS WITH FOOD STAINS MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRS & AT OTHER STORAGE AREAS OF BOTH FLOORS MUST BE REMOVED & THESE AREAS MUST BE BETTER ORGANIZED. 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.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN/DRY PLACE. Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
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Oct 19, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON EXTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THOUGHOUT BAR.
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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. OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS AT SERVICE STATION AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AT SAME LOCATION. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.
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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. POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING (BY COOKLINE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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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. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok on file is from Aug 14, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok.
Has Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Taiyo/Izakaya Hapa — Sushi Taiyo/Top Wok 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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