Volcano Sushi Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 19, 2022
74
Score
Volcano Sushi Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 19, 2022. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Volcano Sushi Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 19, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.
Volcano Sushi Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW PORK, CRAB MEAT, SHRIMP AND POTSTICKERS BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING THAWED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE, BROILER, AND WOK STATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN THE CLOSET UNDER THE SHELF. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Mar 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 3, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP IN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT FOOD ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STRIP AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR DRAIN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 14, 2020
License
7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OR SUPPLIER STATEMENTS ON THE PREMISES OF FREEZING OF FISH FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. MUST PROVIDE A STATEMENT FROM EACH SUPPLIER STATING HOW LONG AND AT WHAT TEMPERATURE THE FISH IS FROZEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO INCLUDE DESCRIPTION STATING THAT THE FOOD IS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH THE REMINDER FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID CANNOT BE CLOSED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE SHELF ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Volcano Sushi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Volcano Sushi Restaurant on file is from Apr 19, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Volcano Sushi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Volcano Sushi Restaurant.
Has Volcano Sushi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Volcano Sushi Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Volcano Sushi Restaurant 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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