HOT WOKS COOL SUSHI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.7F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PASTAS,SHRIMPS,CHICKEN,PORK AND DICED TOMATOES ETC.UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 55.7F,SALMON 59F,CHICKEN 56.1F-81.2F,BEEF 50F,COOKED PORK,58.8,NOODLES 71.0,CURRY SAUCE 55.2F ETC. ALSO,OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON BASEMENT PREP AREA TABLE AT 92F-101.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS 140F OR ABOVE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT AND HAVE SPLIT SEAMS AT THE TOP EDGES AND CENTER OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED AND TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1473922 DATED:06/20/2014.. 32 RUSTED BOTTOM SHELF AND WALLS IN OF REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE, REPAIR CHESTER FREEZER DOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA, 09/20/2014 33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CARTS, STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT BASEMENT, MOP SINK AND CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI BAR. 09/20/2014 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE IN ALL CORNERS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, AND BASEMENT AREAS, 09/20/2014 35 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENTS AREAS, 09/20/2014 41 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA, 09/20/2014 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/13/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN 1ST FLR KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT COMPRESSOR OUTSIDE THE REAR BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS NEAR THE WASHING MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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: REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT COMPRESSOR OUTSIDE THE REAR BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND REMOVE SMELLY ODORS NEAR THE WASHING MACHINES IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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.