SUSHI + CHINATOWN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEAR THE GREETER DESK IN USE AT THE TIME, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHWARE. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PLACED A TAG ON UNIT AND INSTRUCTED TO READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

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.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DOCUMENTATION FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR THE TCS FOOD ITEMS ON THE CONVEYOR BELT. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SAKE NIRGIRI, HOTATE NIRGIRI, MAGURO NIGIRI, CALIFORNIA MASAGO MAKI, FIESTA ROLL, NEW FEATURED FISH NOT LISTED, CALIFORNIA MAKI. FOOD LOG PROVIDED WAS NOT DATED, THE FOOD ITEMS ON THE CONVEYER BELT WERE NOT LABELED WITH TIMES ACKNOWLEDGING STAFF THE 90 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD HAD LASPED, AND A NEW FEATURED ITEM WAS ON THE CONVEYOR BELT AND NOT ON THE LOG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. THE CONVEYOR BELT WAS RELOADED WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH TIME STAMPS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT TIMES ON FOOD ITEMS TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY ROTATE FOOD OFF OF THE CONVEYER BELT AND PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION WITH DATES AND ACCURATE TIMES FOOD ITEMS ARE PLACED ON CONVEYOR BELT TO MEET MONITORING LOG PROCEDURES PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A STICKY INSECT CONTROL TRAP FOUND STORED ABOVE TWO CONTAINERS FILLED WIHT LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FORKS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FORKS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.