SUSHI BOX Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO BE TURNED OFF AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE NOT PLUGGED IN YET. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165F. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN MACHINE FULLY ON AND GET IT TO FUNCTION PROPERLY BY END OF INSPECTION.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING/TORN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LAYERS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH KACHINE, SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA, AND THE SIDES OF THE MINI TOASTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW PROTECTION AT UTILITY SINK IN BATHROOM.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COPMARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ANY SINKS IN WHICH UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ARE WASHED MUST BE CONNECTED TO A CATCH BASIN ON SITE OR EQUIPPED WITH AN APPROVED GREASE TRAP IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

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: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN FOR 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELD CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN CLOSED.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELD CLOSING BATHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN CLOSED.

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.