Kai Sushi

March 24, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN HOSTESS AREA WITH SECOND FAUCET ATTACHED FOR OBTAINING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SECOND FAUCET FOR OBTAINING WATER. DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4-58.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CRAB(49.6-50.5F), SALMON(49.5-51.8F), SHRIMP(52.5F), TUNA(46.4-49.8F), HAMACHI(48.7F) AND SLICED AVOCADO(55.6-58.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 53 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 33
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION • OBSERVED TAPE USED TO COVER FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT HOSTESS STATION AND BEHIND SUSHI STATION(IN FRONT OF SHELF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN HOSTESS STATION AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 26, 2024: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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