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Sushi Samba

June 3, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE BOTH UNITS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE TAGS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
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. MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AT THE DESSERT PREP STATION.
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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND BOTH BARS. REPLACE OR REPAINT THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE SUSHI COOLERS BELOW THE SUSHI BAR.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE TOASTER OVENS BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS BELOW THE BAR, MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, WIRE RACKS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS, GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.
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. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE SUSHI BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND RICE PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD ESPECIALLY ON THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA WALLS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPLACE THE LEAKING DRIP PAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 26, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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