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Mizu

January 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 16
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN THE BACK OF THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT WAS MARKED WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND THAT ADEQUATE PICKUP MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PREVENT A NUISANCE AND A PEST ISSUE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE SUSHI PREP COUNTER. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE COOK'S LINE VENTILATION HOOD.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE REAR PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. (SUSHI COOLER, REAR PREP COOLERS)
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 19, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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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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