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Okami Sushi

May 25, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH BAGS OF FROZEN FOOD INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CRAB) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE QR MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MENUS UPDATED.
code 25
Approved Thawing Methods Used

Inspector note: FOUND 2 FROZEN PACKAGES OF CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES THAWING INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED GAPS ALONG WHERE THE CEILING AND WALL MEETS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PATIO ROOM. ALSO NOTED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WOOD PANELS ON THE WEST WALL OF THE PATIO ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING SO THAT THERE ARE NO GAPS OR HOLES TO THE OUTSIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
code 38
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
code 51
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/13/2021 REPORT #2472632 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #38 (6-202.15) OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR SWEEP ON EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ENCLOSED PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 13, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding 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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