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Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

April 10, 2024 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH MONTHLY INSPECTION REPORTS DATED 6/30/2022-3/29/2024 DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR RIGHT AND BOTTOM BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A GRAY SUBSTANCE ON BOTTOM BASE OF SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SELF CLOSING DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER IN ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COLD AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHTS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
code 56

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Compared with No Entry on March 25, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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