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Wakamono

January 18, 2012 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

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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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED COOKED RICE USED TO MAKE SUSHI AT FRONT SUSHI PREP HELD AT 63.3F AND IN REAR PREP AT 80.4F. NO DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR PH TESTING OF SUSHI RICE TO ENABLE RICE TO BE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITH A VINEGAR MIXTURE. APPROXIMATELY 6LBS RICE DISCARDED AND MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $48.00.
code 3Priority
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
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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARDS AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MUST RE-SEAL FLOOR COVER IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE.
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. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN ELECTRICAL COVER ON WALL AT ICE MACHINE.
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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE LOWER SECTION OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER.
code 36
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. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEES ON COOKS LINE MUST WEAR HATS/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
code 42
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 ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

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