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SUSHI PARA TOO Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SUSHI PARA TOO (AKA: SUSHI PARA II) 2258 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
August 4, 2023 Canvass License #2348801
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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 #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL STORED BOWLS, POTS PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HANGING CLOTH CURTAINS LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: PEELING PLASTIC ON METAL EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE OVEN. MUST REMOVE.----OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE TALL GLASS DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL, OR REMOVE RUST AND RE-PAINT/SEAL.----NOTED THE TOP OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK AND REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL WALL SINK CAULKING AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK, KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, DISH MACHINE NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL.----PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING/PEELING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILING AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.
Violation #57
MINOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.
Smoking prohibited in food establishments.
No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

Health Department Information

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