Ponzu Sushi

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings9
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Source Of Cross Contamination Controlled I.E. Cutting Boards, Food Handlers, Utensils, Etccritical
  Inspector note: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTH THE ICE STORAGE BIN AND IN WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE DRIPPING ONTO ICE AND INTO WATER. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TURNED OFF AND TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
  code 4Priority
• ☠️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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. REAR KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR TO ALLEY BEING USED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
  code 18
• 🧪toxic chemicals mishandled
  Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
  Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-17-09 #154924 NOT CORRECTED. #31-FOOD TAKE OUT CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN WOMANS WASHROOM, MUST REMOVE. #32-RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELF IN THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOASTER OVEN, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SUSHI COUNTER, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR. #34-ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER ALL SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, ETC.MUST CLEAN.#38- MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTER. #40-NO THERMOMETER IN SUSHI TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
  code 29
• ⚠️Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed
  Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
  code 30
• ⚠️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. MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWEL, TINFOIL, OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT IN ALL AREAS MUST CLEAN. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CRACKED/MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE. KITCHEN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DOOR RUBBER GASKET BROKEN MUST REPLACE.
  code 32
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER DIRTY MUST CLEAN.
  code 33
• ⚠️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. FLOOR IN THE MENS WASHROOM WITH DIRT, MUST CLEAN.
  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. ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN. MUST REMOVE ALL PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR WALLS.
  code 35
• 🪳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. THREADED NOZZLE MUST BE REMOVED FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF SAME SINK MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AND MUST PROPERLY DRAIN AND BE ACCESSIBLE. HOT WATER HANDEL ON RIGHT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT TURN OFF, MUST REPAIR.
  code 38

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