Sushi Usagi Ya
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2016
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Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Sushi Usagi Ya, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2016. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 29, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Sushi Usagi Ya on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND STOCK ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AND STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6" 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: FOUND THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THE CEILING TILES ABOVE IT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED OT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FAUCET NOT SECURELY AFFIXED TO THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. DUCT TAPE USED TO REPAIR DOOR HANDLE ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 21, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL BACK OF HOUSE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL BEING USED ON COOKING SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE (WATER DISPENSER AND COVER). TAGGED ICE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION" BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL BACK OF HOUSE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL BEING USED ON COOKING SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND STORE AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Oct 16, 2013
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: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, sinks, interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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May 16, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE STAINS AND PITTED SURFACES, MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES FRONT CABINETS, BY SUSHI BAR.
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May 14, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE STAINS AND PITTED SURFACES, MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES FRONT CABINETS, BY SUSHI BAR.
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May 4, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAS MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, CONDENSATION FROM SLIMY AREAS DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312-746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 10/19/2011, FOR VIOLATIONS NUMBERS: 32, 33, 34, 37, AND 41, REPORT INSPECTION NUMBER 635013, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE STAINS AND PITTED SURFACES, MUST ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR SHELVES FRONT CABINETS, BY SUSHI BAR
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Oct 24, 2011
Tag Removal
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Oct 19, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAS MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, CONDENSATION FROM SLIMY AREAS DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312-746-4240 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS
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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. MUST PROVIDE SINGLE SERVE TOOTH PICKS OR A DISPENSER TO PROPERLY DISPENSE
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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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REMOVE FOIL AND TAPE FROM ALL SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BY COOKING STATION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT AREA
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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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. MUST REPAIR SINK STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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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 CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Usagi Ya last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Usagi Ya on file is from Jan 29, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Usagi Ya?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sushi Usagi Ya.
Has Sushi Usagi Ya's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Usagi Ya have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sushi Usagi Ya 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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