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OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM COVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER WHILE AT FOOD PREPARATION STATION (MAIN KITCHEN AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

OBSERVED PORK RIBS AT 114.5F AND COOKED RICE AT 120.4F IN THE UPRIGHT HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: CUT LEAFY GREENS (SPINACH, ARUGALA) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SELF-SERVICE SALAD AREA BETWEEN 46.6F AND 54.6F; TURKEY AT 47.0F IN THE PANINI AREA 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED LISTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

OBSERVED EXTERIOR NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN COOK LINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND GREASE SOIL: DEEP FRYERS, COUNTERTOP GRILL, RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS, GREASE SOIL, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

OBSERVED ONE VENTILATION HOOD FILTER MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS MUST BE COMPLETE AND CLEAN.

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND SALAD BUFFET COOLERS. 3 POUNDS VIGITIE RAW FISH AT 63.0F, 3 POUNDS RAW TUNA AT 64.2F, 2 POUNDS RAW SALMON AT 67.3F, 2 POUNDS CRAB MEAT AT 59.4F, 3 POUNDS RAW SALMON AT 56.5F, 2 POUNDS RAW TUNA AT 59.2F, AND 3 POUNDS TUNA AT 62.2F. 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.2F, 5 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54,5F, 2 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.2F, 1 POUND BEEF AT 54.9F, 1 POUND COOKED EGGS AT 50.7F, 2 POUNDS COOKED TURKEY AT 54.2F, 1 POUND CUT TOMATOES 57.7F, 1 POUND CUT CUCUMBERS AT 47.9F, 3 POUNDS CUCUMBER SALAD AT 57.7F, AND 2 POUNDS COOKED SQUASH SALAD AT 69.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED 0F 46 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS. VALUE AT 800 DOLLARS.

FOUND SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 SALAD BUFFET COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES AT 64.5F, 55.5, AND 64.2F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

Prep cooler missing thermometer, Instructed to provide.

Bulk food container ( sugar, salt...) missing labels, Instructed to provide.

Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to install additional lighting fixtures

Open drinks container for staff kept on prep table, instructed to keep a way.

Wiping cloth in-use kept on prep tables at sushi station, instructed to keep in sanitizer buckets.

Knives in-use are wedged between table and prep coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface. Ice scoop placed on top of dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder.

No temperature measuring devices on site for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Manager obtained heat strips by the end of inspection.

Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent above food prep table, instructed to clean and maintain.

Inadequate lighting in main walk-in cooler. instructed to install additional lighting fixtures.

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES STICK HOLDING UP A SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES STICK HOLDING UP A SHELF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FACUET IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET WOMEN'S ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED A BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASH, SANITIZE AND RINSE DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. ALSO NOTED 3 COMP SINK QUAT SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 200 - 400PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CORN LOCATED IN STEAM TABLE ON MEXICAN STATION HOTLINE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 110 - 115F. ALSO NOTED MASH POTATOES LOCATED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AT 108F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. MUST MAINTAIN AT HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND BULK SUGAR, RICE AND SEASONING STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ALL ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

FOUND 6-8 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND HAND SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F.2ND HAND SINK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY.

FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Bulk food not labeled in main kitchen, Instructed to label and maintain.

Using Grocery bags to store food in freezer, instructed to use proper food bags.

Food handler at front prep area not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

Keeping knives in-use in a sanitizer solution, instructed to to keep utensils in-use according to health code requirement, not in a sanitized solution.

Using disposable spoons in food production, instructed to use proper utensils.

Employees bags kept in food production areas, instructed to keep away.

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS(OMELETS) WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, BRENDA LOPEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 45MINS THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE UNUSED MEAT SLICER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLEAN THE UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED VISIBLE WATER DAMAGE TO CABINET INTERIOR CAVITIES BENEATH SALAD BAR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CABINET INTERIOR CAVITY SURFACES TO REMOVE WATER DAMAGED WOODEN PANELS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: BENEATH OVENS, DEEP FRYERS, AND WOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH COOLERS AND CABINETS IN THE COFFEE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE ON-SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE FANNY VARGAS ARRIVED ON-SITE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING INSPECTOR ARRIVAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) DISPLAYED ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE ON-SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PROTEINS, SALADS, SUSHI) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE FANNY VARGAS ARRIVED ON-SITE APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES FOLLOWING INSPECTOR ARRIVAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC VIEW ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 DEAD ADULT AND ADOLESCENT COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA COOK LINE, BENEATH ICE HOPPER IN THE COFFEE BAR AREA, IN CABINETS BENEATH SALAD BAR AT THE SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA(S) TO REMOVE DECOMPOSING INSECTS AND PREVENT BECOMING AN ATTRACTANT TO OTHER PESTS.

SEE VIOLATION #60.

OBSERVED ICE DRAINAGE PORTS AT THE SALAD BAR DRAINING DIRECTLY INTO PLASTIC BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PLUMBING, HOSING, OR OTHER MEANS TO MOVE MELTED ICE WATER DIRECTLY FROM ICE DRAINAGE PORTS TO POINT OF DISCHARGE SUCH AS FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED VISIBLE WATER DAMAGE TO CABINET INTERIOR CAVITIES BENEATH SALAD BAR ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CABINET INTERIOR CAVITY SURFACES TO REMOVE WATER DAMAGED WOODEN PANELS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT AND PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: BENEATH OVENS, DEEP FRYERS, AND WOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH COOLERS AND CABINETS IN THE COFFEE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM MOST RECENT LICENSE INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2635596) ON 4/23/2026 NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION: #49 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS (INTERIOR CAVITY) IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE ASSIGNED DUE BY DATE AND MAINTAIN ALL CORE VIOLATION CORRECTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED INTERIOR BUMP PLATE OF ICE MACHINE IN THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF CALCIUM DEPOSITS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS (INTERIOR CAVITY) IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MOPS STORED WITH SOILED MOP HEADS DIRECTLY AGAINST THE WALL WHILE DRYING IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP HANGING RACK OR OTHER FIXTURE TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS AND STORE MOPS SUCH THAT SOILED MOP HEADS TO NOT CONTAMINATE FLOORS, WALLS, OR OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES WHILE DRYING AND MAINTAIN.

Weak hot water pressure at women's restroom hand wash sink faucet. Instructed to provide under city pressure.

Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade, food debris noted at the blade housing, Instructed to clean and maintain.

Bulk food ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Rice large spoons kept in standing water at room temp. instructed to keep utensils according to health code, ie.

Ice scoop holder not clean at bottom, found gray water at bottom, instructed to keep in a clean holder.

Keeping large live pottery plant hanging over open foods, instructed to keep away from open foods.

OBSERVED AN EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LABORATORY ANALYSIS LETTER ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER UPDATED ANALYSIS OR WORKING PH METER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED ONE BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70F - 110F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COOKED CHICKEN AND RICE DISCARDED APPROX 50LBS AT $300.

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SLICED TURKEY, CHICKEN BREAST, CHEESE, TUNA ETC AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70F - 50F. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

OBSERVED SUSHI ON MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE ( WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION..7-38-005

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 110 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE. HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F. HOT HOLIDNG UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL HOT HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Employees food stored with customers food, instructed to separate.

Several expired food handlers certificate, instructed to update.

No additional inspector comments published.

No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( steaming milk ), Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Inaccurate thermometer for prep cooler at front prep station. Instructed to provide accurate thermometer.

MUST CLEAN FOOD RACK IN THE REAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN COOLER MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND SUSHI AREA IN THE FAR-RIGHT CORNER NEAR THE SWINGING DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SHREDDED CHICKEN 51.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCT WORTH $11.55 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK BLACK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, OATMEAL, UNKNOWN SEASONINGS) ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF NEAR THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS NAME.

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND NEHIND SUSHI AREA IN THE FAR-RIGHT CORNER NEAR THE SWINGING DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/ DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2568132 CONDUCTED ON 12/07/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#58)2-102.13 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (FRIED CHICKEN AND CARROT) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING RTE CHICKEN AND SHREDDING RTE CARROT FOR SALAD BAR. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 58 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. THE SINK WAS SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN AND RIBS AT 125F AND COOKED RICE AT 116F; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED. APPROX 100 LBS OF FOOD AT $300.

FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A VARIETY OF RAW AND FULLY COOKED SUSHI AT SUSHI BAR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 56F. NOTED CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 69F - 65F IN MIDDLE SELF SERVICE COLD BAR. ALSO NOTED ARE WILD RICE AND COUSCOUS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 60F - 65F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION. FOOD DISCARDED. APPROX 70 LBS OF FOOD AT $250.

FOUND FRIED CHICKEN SITTING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE SPEED RACK NEXT TO FRYER. CHICKEN RANGE FROM 76F - 80F. THE MANAGER STATES CHICKEN IS KEPT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE UNTIL IT IS REHEATED FOR SERVICE. FOUND NO TIME MARKER OR PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES, SAID PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT specifies THE FOOD TEMPERATURE OF 41ºF OR LESS WHEN REMOVED FROM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL, OR 135ºF OR GREATER WHEN REMOVED FROM HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE MARKED OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED TO INDICATE THE TIME THAT IS FOUR (4) HOURS PAST THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED, WITHIN FOUR (4) HOURS FROM THE POINT IN TIME WHEN THE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL; CONTAINERS OR PACKAGES, OR MARKED TO EXCEED A FOUR (4)-HOUR LIMIT SHALL BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 5 LBS AT . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND SEAWEED, DRIED TEMPURA, CRUMB, AND UNKNOWN SEASONINGS WITHOUT LABELING IN DRY GOOD STORAGE CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ANY FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Disposable spoons used as a multi use utensils in food preparation, instructed to use proper utensils.

Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, gray film noted, instructed to clean and maintain.