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WICKER PARK SEAFOOD AND SUSHI BAR

(Also Known As: WICKER PARK SEAFOOD AND SUSHI BAR (T2 MAIN HALL))

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Japanese

License #: 34185

27
Total Inspections
23
Passed
0
Failed
4
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2025 Inspection

January 22, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INS...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 6, 2024 Inspection

June 6, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2023 Inspection

June 28, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED (1) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF SUSHI PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED AT FAR LEFT PREP AREA COVE...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2022 Inspection

May 16, 2022• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TETHER HOLDING KNIFE TO SINK IS UNCLEAN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REMOVE AND REPLACE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 18, 2021 Inspection

November 18, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER DOOR (REAR KITCHEN) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 17, 2021 Inspection

August 17, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF LIQUOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION IN THE BAR AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 14, 2020 Inspection

February 14, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 10, 2019 Inspection

September 10, 2019• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND NO AVAILABLE SHELLSTOCK TAG AVAILABLE FOR FRESH OYSTERS ON DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICAT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2019 Inspection

April 5, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2018 Inspection

September 14, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 (B) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET BASE WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2018 Inspection

May 10, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SH...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 4, 2017 Inspection

October 4, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed the rear soda gun drain to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2017 Inspection

May 8, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed poor hygienic practices: observed a foodhandler with gloves on pick a soiled sa...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 21, 2016 Inspection

November 21, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed 15lbs of fish in a pan in the prep area at a temperature of 57.9f. Oper...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 11, 2016 Inspection

August 11, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DIS MACHINE IN REAR PREP/COOKI...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 24, 2015 Inspection

August 24, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2015 Inspection

January 7, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGI...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 20, 2014 Inspection

August 20, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF HANDWASH BOWLS AROUND HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2014 Inspection

April 8, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINET UNDER OYSTER PREP SINK ALSO OBSERVED FOOD B...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2013 Inspection

October 28, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ND MAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISHMACHINE, FO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2013 Inspection

May 23, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD UP (REAR KITCH...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 7, 2012 Inspection

December 7, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPAR...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2012 Inspection

January 10, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2011 Inspection

September 21, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2010 Inspection

December 8, 2010• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST CLEARLY POST CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 4, 2010 Inspection

August 4, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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