NORI SUSHI & NOODLE SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS AND UTENSILS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED, COMBINED WITH VIOLATION BELOW.

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.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE RICE FOR SUSHI. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER WAY OF PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 57.2 F) IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOOD AT 41 F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH JEWELRY ON THEIR HANDS(WATCH AND BRACELETS) WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS DON'T WEAR ANY PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHES HANGING ON A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT THE END OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHES PROPERLY.

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.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO WORK IN FOOD DINING ROOM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES.

Improper glove use spreads contamination worse than bare hands.

Single-use gloves must be used correctly.

Wash hands before donning; Change when contaminated; Change between tasks; Single use only; Not a substitute for handwashing.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT RAW SEWAGE IS BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD COOKING AREA WHEN NEAR BAY HAND SINK IS USED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSEREVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH NO COVER IN LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINRECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT

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 HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND LEAKING PIPE IN FOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.