MIKU SUSHI Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH RAW MEAT THEN PROCEED TO GIVE BOWL TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO POUR SOUP WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES WHO TOUCH RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS WASH HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO CORRECT PARASITE DESTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPLIER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PARASITE DESTRUCTION AGREEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STATING THAT PARASITES ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME OR AN AGREEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STATING FISH WERE COMMERCIALLY RAISED AND FED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION 7-38-005

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER WITH NON TCS FOODS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERAURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY ALONG WALLS, BOTTOM OF TABLE AND ON TOP OF BOXES AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BOXES AND TO SERVICE AREA.PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE WIPING CLOTH IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SURFACES NEED TO BE SANITIZED IN BETWEEN USES.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED ON THE OUTSIDE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS USED WATER FLOODS FLOOR FROM DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS ADEQUATELY DISPOSED. PLUMBER ARRIVED TO ADRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE LAMP AND ON CEILING NEAR REAR DOOR OF STORAGE AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE LAMP AND ON CEILING NEAR REAR DOOR OF STORAGE AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.