Sushi Samba

April 4, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: NOTED TWO SERVICE COOLERS (WITH DRAWERS) AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.4F AND 51.4F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. SUSHI PREP HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.1F. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 61F BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. FISH 53.4F, TUNA 46.2F (REAR SERVICE COOLER),EGGS 61.3F (FOOD SHELVING RACK),FISH 47.7F,SHRIMP 48.9F, SALMON 44.3F,KING CRAB 54.2F, TUNA 44.1F, FISH 53,1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10LBS OF FOOD WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
Wash And Rinse Water: Clean And Proper Temperaturecritical

Inspector note: NOTED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS PREPPING (SLICING LEMON) AND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE SUSHI PREP HAND WASH SINK (SUSHI PREP LINE IS OPEN AT THIS TIME).PREMISES HAS HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL OTHER LOCATIONS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
code 7Priority
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: NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS,CEILING, BOXES ETC AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI,CHICKEN,SHELL FISH, SOUP ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: NOTED DISH WASHER MACHINE AT THE BAR IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER SPILLING ON THE FLOOR WHEN MACHINE IS TURNED ON, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR A FULL CYCLE OF RINSING AND SANITIZING.(GLASSES INSIDE MACHINE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED ECO LAB FOR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER DISH WASHER THAT IS PROPERLY RINSING AND SANITIZING AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY THE BULK ITEMS ON PREMISES WITH NAMES OF PRODUCT
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS(PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPER STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
code 31
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT THE SUSHI AND BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED STAINED CEILINGS AND WATER DRIPPING AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 38

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