Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar / up Bar
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025
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Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar / up Bar stretching back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited eight times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar / up Bar squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON ICE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AND COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Dec 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKLINE USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKLINE. OBSERVED NO FOOD INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT TIME OF INSEPCTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 12/31/2024 TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEMPERATURE DISPLAYING AN ERROR MESSAGE FLASHING FILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. FACILITY IS NOT OPEN AND OPERATING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $40 AND WEIGHING 3 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOUND IN WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTED ON SITE FIVE CONTAINERS OF VACUUM SEALED FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT.1 CONTAINER OF SALMON, 1 CONTAINER OF BEEF SHORT RIB, 1 CONTAINER OF CHICKEN, 1 CONTAINER OF LAMB AND 1 CONTAINER OF BEEF KABOBS. FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGEMENT VALUED AT $700 AND WEIGHING 26LBS. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. ONE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEALING MATERIAL UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL OF VACUUM SEALING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT AND MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD VALUED AT $700 AND WEIGHING 26LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN MOLDLIKE SPECKS ON ICE SHIELD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AND COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FLOOR IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSTALLED IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICALL VENTILATION IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY SHALL BE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY LAW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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May 2, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND IN CORNER IN SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA.
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Apr 30, 2024
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:3): OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2591820 DATED 03/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND IN CORNER IN SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 55.6-74.8F AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING AND STATING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTON ON 3/29/2024 METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 3/29/2024 CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE ON 3/29/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 3/29/2024 CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE ON 3/29/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS TO RESPOND TO EVENT ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS TO RESPOND TO EVENT. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 3/29/2024 VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AND SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED HAND CLEANSER SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH OYSTERS IN CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAG IN CONTAINER. CORRECTED ON SITE CONTAINER OF FRESH OYSTERS VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT,VALUED AT $92 AND WEIGHING 11LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED LAMB AND STEAK IN WALKIN COOLER WITHOUT PRODUCTION TIME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO LABEL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCTION TIME AND DATE.CORRECTED ON SITE REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER (VALUE $449/ WEIGHT 20LBS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND IN CORNER IN SMALL ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO WESTSIDE SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TWO NON WORKING HANDWASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. EASTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IS WORKING PROPERLY.
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Nov 16, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 12, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 30, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FROZEN FISH LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN DOCUMENTATION FROM FISH PURVEYORS INDICATING ALL FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR REQUIRED AMOUNTS OF TIME AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FDA CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN BAR AND SUSHI BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE, SEVERAL VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY TO DO SUCH PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGN IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER FOR RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO ASTERISK FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLAIMER, ADD A STATEMENT OF " FOOD ITEMS COOK TO ORDER" TO FOOT NOTE
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SUSHI RICE PH TEST LETTER IS MORE THAN 3 YEARS OLD, MUST OBTAIN AN UPDATED TEST LETTER. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SALT, FLOUR, CORN STARCH) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS FREE FROM PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Jul 31, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE, NO CLEAN UP MATERIALS PRESENT, ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE CLEAN UP AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE IN MENU FOR ITEMS (FISH, SUSHI, OYSTERS, ETC) THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS ACCUMULATING HEAVY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WATER BOTTLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Jul 24, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED BY PA 100-0367. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF TRAINING FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE, NO CLEAN UP MATERIALS PRESENT, ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE CLEAN UP AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE IN MENU FOR ITEMS (FISH, SUSHI, OYSTERS, ETC) THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE GAUGE INACCURATE DURING THE RINSE CYCLE ON THE MAIN KITCHEN HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. DURING FINAL RINSE, MACHINE DIGITAL DISPLAY ONLY READS 139 DEGREES F, BUT DURING THE SAME CYCLE, A THERMAL TEST STRIP INDICATED THE CYCLE HAD EXCEEDED 180 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GAUGE SO IT READS ACCURATELY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT AND WHEELS OF THE FRYERS ACCUMULATING HEAVY GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WATER BOTTLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE PLASTIC BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA STORING RICE, FLOUR AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ABOVE STATED AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FORKS AND CHOPSTICKS ON TABLE TOPS NOT PROPERLY COVERED ON TOP OF THE LINEN NAPKINS. MUST PROPERLY COVER EATING PORTION OF UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES WHILE ON THE CUSTOMER TABLES.MUST PROVIDE. ALSO FOUND TALL GLASS BOTTLES USED FOR SERVING WATER AND THERE IS NO SMALL BOTTLE BRUSHER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A SMALL BOTTLE BRUSHER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL ABOVE STATED BOTTLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMP SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLER BY EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS AT BAR AND AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Apr 9, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE REAR DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A BROKEN LID WITH LOOSE KNOBS AT THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE STOVE AT TH REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY CEILING AND FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP TABLE AND THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ESPECIALLY BY THE SUSHI TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Jun 20, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH (OYSTERS AND MUSSELS) INSIDE CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE SHELL FISH AND WHEN THE LAST BADGE HAS BEEN CONSUMED, THE TAGS MUST THEN BE STORED ON FILE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF SHELL FISH WORTH $260.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED PINKISH, GRAYISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINES AT THE REAR DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE GRILL AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP TABLE AND THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ESPECIALLY BY THE SUSHI TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS FROM UNDER THE SHELVING.
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Apr 2, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS & WORKERS PREPARING & HANDLING (COOKS, SUSHI & REAR PREP PERSONS) OPEN FOOD MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, INCLUDING THE DISHROOM WORKERS. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Mar 26, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: (7-38-005B) FOUND FRESH, FROZEN VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER CRYOVACKED IN THE FACILITY USING THEIR 'VAC MASTER' MACHINE. (CHICKEN-8 LBS; FISH-2 LBS; BEEF-5 LBS; PORK-10 LBS AT A TOTAL COST OF $110.00). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF PRODUCTS. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME UNTIL ALL THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET WITH HACCP PROCEDURE. All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.
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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: (7-38-020) NOTED 8-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA; 6-ON WALLS & CEILING BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO COMMON HALLWAY; 5-ON CEILING AT DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE SOURCE. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF ALL GARBAGE BINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. 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: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH GRIME/DIRT-MUST KEEP CLEAN; MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT THE DISHROOM & ICE MACHINE AREA. 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: WALLS OR CEILINGS AFFECTED BY SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. DUSTY CEILING VENTS MUST BE MAINTAINED ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOODHANDLERS & DISHROOM WORKERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Apr 22, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2011
License
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. SUSHI COOLERS DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 3 SUSHI COOLERS AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BATHROOM DOORS NEEDS A DOOR HANDLE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM HORIZONTAL SURFACES.
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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. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
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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. REMOVE ANY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM OFFICE AREA AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE ARE CLEAN.
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When was Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar / up Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar / up Bar on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
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