SUSHI-SAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAN WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED A CUP/GLASS RINSER INSTALLED DIRECTLY AT FRONT OF THE HAND SINK, ALLOWING FOR THE SINK TO BE USED FOR RINSING CUPS/GLASSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING, AND TO REMOVE CUP/GLASS RINSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD PRESENT ON BOTH SIDES OF BASIN OF SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SIDE OF HAND SINK TO BE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS DRINK MAKING UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK AS WELL AS BOTTLE DRINKS AND CUPS ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES ON BASIN OF SINK IN BAR AREA USED FOR HAND WASHING TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET DISLODGED ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR NEAR THE TEMPURA PREP STATION IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE COOLER GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE THE PREP SURCACE OF THE TEMPURA PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS IN THE MAIN KTICHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON PREP AREAS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE THE PREP SURCACE OF THE TEMPURA PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS IN THE MAIN KTICHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON PREP AREAS.

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.