Sushi Para Too

March 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

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Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED SUSHI CHEF USING SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK TO HOLD BUCKET OF DIRTY TOWELS AND RINSING TOWELS. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED.
code 11Priority
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 DURING INSPECTION, SUSHI CHEF CLEANING DIRTY TOWELS IN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THEN HANDLING AND PREPARING RAW, READY TO EAT TUNA. ALSO, SAME CHEF LEAVING SUSHI PREP AREA TO SHOW IDENTIFICATION OF CERTIFIED MANAGER THEN RE-ENTERED SUSHI PREP AREA AND HANDLING RAW READY TO EAT TUNA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. REVIEWED PROPER METHODS OF FOOD HANDLING.
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. OBSERVED 7 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG BASE BOARD BEHIND FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND COVER UNCOVERED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FREEZER.
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-10-09 162524. #34-MUST CLEAN GRIME ON FLOORS OF BOTH BASEMENT PREP AREAS CLEAN AND KEEP DRY UNDER DISH MACHINE.35- MUST CLEAN WALLS OF PREP AREA (BASEMENT) AROUND COOKING EQUIPTMENT.
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. ALL BULK FOODS 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 TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN 1ST FLOOR SERVER STATION OR TIN FOIL FOR EQUIPMENT ON COOKS 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. FLOORS ALONG BASE BOARD UNDER 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. ALL STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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. WALL AT BASEMENT REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT/SOOT MUST CLEAN.
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. LIGHTS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT REFRIGERATION STORAGE MUST SHIELD.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT LADIES WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
code 37
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. LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL IN BASEMENT MENS ROOM.
code 38
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. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN SUSHI PREP.
code 43

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