SUSHI PARA TOO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, FRESH TUNA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48F TO 51F, VALUED AT $50. TUNA WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1937960, DATED 6/30/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #35; MUST CLEAN DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND AT CASH REGISTER,VENT AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE #38; MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND DISH MACHINE HAS A FOUL ODOR AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP. DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COKE COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE BEHIND SUSHI BAR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN GREASE FROM STOVE, FRYER. ALSO, CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM FRONT WINDOW SILL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT SUSHI PREP AREAS, UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ,DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP, DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN WALL BASE AT KITCHEN DOOR ENTRANCE IN REAR. REPAIR PEELING PAINT AROUND WALL AT DISH MACHINE. CLEAN HOOD ND FILTERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM (ADDITIONAL WORKING TOILET IN TOILET ROOM). REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM (ADDITIONAL WORKING TOILET IN TOILET ROOM). REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR BROKEN STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAK FROM BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.