Sakura Teppanyaki And Sushi

September 29, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF FIVE VARIOUS TYPES OF RAW SUSHI FISH IN SUSHI DISPLAY CASE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 51.9F TO 60.8F. DISPLAY CASE WAS NOT TURNED ON. ALL FISH DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $70.00.
code 3Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND A CHANGE OF CHLORINE CONTAINER. FOUND TO BE 0PPM. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND DISPENSES SANITIZER OF 100PPM. C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY FAX REQUEST TO 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
code 8Priority
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 EXIT SCREEN DOOR FOR KITCHEN NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. FOUND TORN SCREEN WITH OPEN HOLE, BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP AND DOOR NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE. NO DOOR HANDLE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES, MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.
code 21
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN STEAM TABLE AND LINE COOLER.
code 31
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. MUST PROVIDE FOR "COCA-COLA" COOLER IN KITCHEN.
code 40
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE MACHINE. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

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