Wasabi
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2013
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Inspectors have visited Wasabi five times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 10, 2013. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Wasabi dates to Jan 10, 2013.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 10, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPALSHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED/MAINTAINED ALSO PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: A GENERAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AREA ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR 6 INCHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE ABD REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AT THE VENT COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.
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Mar 18, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.FOUND NO CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED AS REQUIRED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.FOUND MULTI-USE DISHWARE IN KITCHEN SHELVING,AT SUSHI BAR NOT PROPERLY STORED,NOT INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND SUSHI BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND STANDING WATER AT CORNERS OF FLOOR AROUND 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 1, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 7, 2010
License
6 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER RUNNING AT 3COMP.,1COMP. MOP AND EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN.NO CITATION ISSUED LICENSE INSPECTION NOT OPERATING,NO FOOD ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER BY RE-INSPECTION.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS WITH 1-1/2" - 2" OPENINGS. AGAIN NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWLS,VENT IN BOYS TOILET,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET, AND 3COMP.SINKS WITH DEBRIS .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN IN KITCHEN BY HOOD AND BY MIDDLE HALL TO DINING WITH OPENING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED CLEAN WALLS IN TOILETS WITH STAINS,AND REPAIR PEELING PAINTS IN SAME AREA.ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BRICK WALLS IN DINING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wasabi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wasabi on file is from Jan 10, 2013. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wasabi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wasabi.
Has Wasabi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wasabi have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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