HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE SUSHI REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS PLAIN RAW TUNA AT 47.9F, MARINATED TUNA AT 50.0F, SCALLOP AT 48.7F, SALMON AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE /DISPLAY INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.9F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $192.00 TOTAL 10.5 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA OVER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES, CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS AND FRESH GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH DEBRIS BEHIND THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD IN THE SHELVE IN THE PREP COOLER BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE AND WALLS IN ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BY THE SUSHI AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,ALL THE PREP TABLES, SHELVINGS, ALL POTS AND PAN,INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT, FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK DRY FOOD SUPPLY SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE SUSHI AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE X3 DRAIN STOPPER S FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE SUSHI AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE X3 DRAIN STOPPER S FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.