Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop

May 25, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: Observed raw foods (fish, & beef) stored directly above ready-to-eat foods (avocado, mayo based sauce). Must store foods in order of final cooking temperature (lowest final temperature on top). All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Serious Violation # 7-38-005(A)
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on site during inspection. Aprox 30 mouse droppings located throughout dish washing room. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
code 18
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Observed containers of seasonings in front prep area & bottles of sauce not in original containers in rear prep refrigerator, without labeling. Must provide name and date on containers.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Observed utensils being stored improperly at the rear server station. Must store with handles facing up.
code 31
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dry storage area. Must remove and store all items 6" off floor with easily cleanable access underneath.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed flooring in rear prep area was rough, and broken by the freezer. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed floor in front prep area under the equipment was encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Observed floor in rear prep area had accumulated debris along the wall bases and under equipment. Floor under three compartment sink in rear prep has a large accumulation of grease and food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain affected areas.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Facility has broken and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dry storage areas. Must replace. Inside of fryer in front prep was encrusted with a thick layer of grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Walls in front prep and rear prep areas have accumulated food debris on them. Ice machine in dish washing area has debris on the inside of the ice holding compartment. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed no visible back flow prevention device located on the mop sink in dry storage area. Must provide. Designate sinks behind sushi counter for intended use. Sink with splash guards for hand washing only, west side sink for prep/rinsing/water source.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Rear outside area has an accumulation of unused articles and debris. Must remove and maintain area.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Wash cloths not in use are stored on counters. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizer when not in use.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 15, 2017: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings 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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