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SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SHINJU SUSHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC 1375 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO 60615 Restaurant
February 27, 2014 Canvass License #1927671
6
Total Violations
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, 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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STOAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK, ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT.
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.
Violation #37
MAJOR
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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