Wasabi
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2017
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Score
Wasabi appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2013. Wasabi was last inspected on Sep 15, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Wasabi's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 15, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wasabi is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WASHROOMS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. ALSO OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER SHELVING. MST CLEAN 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 DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 20, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USED BY DATE AND PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE...NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER LINED WITH CARD BOARD CARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED BROKEN LID INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE. MUST 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 GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA, DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND CEILING FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED HOLE ON CEILING AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO DRAIN BOARDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS OR A DRYING DEVICE (SHELVES)AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK..NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USED BY DATE AND PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE...NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....NOTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER LINED WITH CARD BOARD CARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED BROKEN LID INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN 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 GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE HOOD OF FRONT PREP AREA, DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND CEILING FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.NOTED HOLE ON CEILING AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO DRAIN BOARDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS OR A DRYING DEVICE (SHELVES)AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK..NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ONE OF THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 10, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME
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Feb 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7/31/14, REPORT#1491154 NOT CORRECTED. (34)FOUND STANDING WATER IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ROUTINELY AND ENSURE THAT ALL EXCESS WATER IS REMOVED WHEN CLEANING AND MOPPING (35) FOUND PEELING SURFACES ON WALL AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN. (35)INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE FRONT OF DINING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN SUSHI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WATER IN CORNERS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ROUTINELY AND ENSURE THAT ALL EXCESS WATER IS REMOVED WHEN CLEANING AND MOPPING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND PEELING SURFACES ON WALL AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SEAL EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE FRONT OF DINING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OUT OF ORDER URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE MOP HEADS INVERTED AND OFF THE FLOOR
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Sep 11, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2013
License
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE UPON NEXT VISIT,
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BARRIER AT FRONT COUNTER BAR AREA, AND AT REAR AREA BY BATHROOMS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP STATIONS,
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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: MUST PROVIDE A MAP OR LIST IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK TO LOCATE TRAPS,
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE ALL SMELL ODORS,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST MOVE COOKING FRYERS DIRECTLY UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES, AND REMOVE SMELL ODORS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA,
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Aug 28, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wasabi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wasabi on file is from Sep 15, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wasabi?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Wasabi.
Has Wasabi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wasabi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wasabi 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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