Volcano Sushi 90

1062 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 1, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Volcano Sushi 90 three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Volcano Sushi 90 since May 1, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Volcano Sushi 90's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 1, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030-(C). MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT SAID SINK.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI RICE (VINEGAR ADDED TO RICE) AT 113F IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FACILITY WITHOUT A SUSHI LAB LETTER OR A PH METER CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE PH OF THE RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN A PH METER OR A SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER AND MAINTAIN IT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND A THICK LAYER OF GREASE AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND NEAR THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISH ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYERS AND ON THE EXTERIOR PARTS OF EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. FOUND A BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP ON THE DISH MACHINE TRAYS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 5, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 51.4F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $30.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 113.1F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Volcano Sushi 90 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Volcano Sushi 90 on file is from May 1, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Volcano Sushi 90?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Volcano Sushi 90.

Has Volcano Sushi 90's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Volcano Sushi 90 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Volcano Sushi 90 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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