BLUE FIN JAPANESE RESTAURANT Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AT KITCHEN,SUSHI BAR AREA MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

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, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSTALLED,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FOOD PREP COOLERS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

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 cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE,SHELVING IN KITCHEN,BEHIND COUNTERS SUSHI AREA,ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK ESPECIALLY AROUND GASKET AREAS,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA ETC.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA,DISHWASHING AREAS--MUST REPAIR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND DUSTY AREAS ON WALLS/CEILING,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREA,WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE MUST REPAIR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND DUSTY AREAS ON WALLS/CEILING,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREA,WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE MUST REPAIR.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.