SUSHI-SAN Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED WAGYU BEEF, WABI OYSTERS, AND FISH IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT FREEZER. DID NOT OBSERVE DISCARD DATE LABELS. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $125.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 2 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED CURED DUCK EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PREPARED ON 3/20/23. CURRED ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS MUST A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN AN OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT AN APPRXIMATE COST OF $80.00 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WAGYU BEEF, WABI OYSTERS, AND FISH IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT FREEZER. DID NOT OBSERVE DISCARD DATE LABELS. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $125.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 2 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE BASEMENT STORAGE FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MOLLUSK SHELLS ARE REUSED IN OMAKASE YUMA RESTAURANT AREA. MOLLUSK SHELLS MAY NOT BE USED MORE THAN ONCE AS SERVING CONTAINERS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LAUNDRY WASHER FOUND IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. IF A MECHANICAL CLOTHES WASHER OR DRYER IS PROVIDED, IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT THE WASHER OR DRYER IS PROTECED FROM CONTAMINATION AND ONLY WHERE THERE IS NO EXPOSED FOOD; CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE, AND/OR SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. FACILITY MUST REMOVE OR RELOCATE CLOTH WASHER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: LAUNDRY WASHER FOUND IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. IF A MECHANICAL CLOTHES WASHER OR DRYER IS PROVIDED, IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT THE WASHER OR DRYER IS PROTECED FROM CONTAMINATION AND ONLY WHERE THERE IS NO EXPOSED FOOD; CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE, AND/OR SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. FACILITY MUST REMOVE OR RELOCATE CLOTH WASHER.

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.