Volcano Sushi Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Volcano Sushi Cafe, the earliest from 2015. Volcano Sushi Cafe was last inspected on Dec 1, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Volcano Sushi Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 1, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Volcano Sushi Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 1, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 22, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE REMINDER (*) AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL DINING ROOM MENUS AND CARRYOUT MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEWSPAPER USED AS A LINER ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PIC CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN REAR HALLWAY OF KITCHEN. MUST SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSESRVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN CEILINGS OF RESTROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 1, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING OUT OF THE DISHMACHINE WHEN MACHINE WAS RUNNING AND ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE FLOOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: AN OUTDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE NOW ON PREMISES DATED JUNE 7, 2015. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A UPDATED LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE AND TO UPDATE LETTER EVERY 5 YEARS AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED ON JANUARY 17, 2020. LETTER MUST VERIFY THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 17, 2020 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. #55 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN NEEDED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #56 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN NEEDED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Jan 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AND SOME SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE BLEACH OR ANOTHER DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN FLOOR WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN NEEDED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT DUST OBSERVED IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES UPDATE THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE MARKED WITH FOOD IDENTITY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST HAVE ALLERGAN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL.
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Jul 27, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OE DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7038-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT MUST BE DISCLOSED ON MENUS OR SIGN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW, WHEN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ARE SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVE, THE EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS), AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON-SITE.
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Feb 27, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SINK IN REAR PREP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS HANGING OVER SUSHI BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR.
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Jan 29, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, SUSHI, FISH, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND SINK IN REAR PREP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLE AT LOWER WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS HANGING OVER SUSHI BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND A CIGARETTE BOX ON THE DESK IN MANAGERS OFFICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020 (C)
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: USING CARD BOARD ON SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Oct 31, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2016
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: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, INVERTED, HANDLE UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY ON SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST LABELED AND DATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN SPLATTERS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 13, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE, AND CABINET INTERIOR DEEP FRYER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, AND DEBRIS NOTED).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN FRONT PREP AREA AT POP DISPENSER ICE BIN AND AT ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Volcano Sushi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Volcano Sushi Cafe on file is from Dec 1, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Volcano Sushi Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Volcano Sushi Cafe.
Has Volcano Sushi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Volcano Sushi Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Volcano Sushi Cafe 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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