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Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine

April 11, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

Failed findings

food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
code 37
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,AND DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-501.114-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATING ITEMS).
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13--OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
code 58
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2615128 DATED:04/04/2025 #56--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 4/15/2025. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 4, 2025: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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