TOKYO 21 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SUSHI PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER AT 47F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED EEL STORED ON TOP OF THE TOASTER AT 65F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLER: SUSHI AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 45F, SCALLOPS AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 14# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDSOAP WAS AVAILABLE AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA HANDSINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS WITH A SUPPLY OF SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE'S CHANGING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS USED TO STORE DISHES AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM LINES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT BOTH BARS FOR ICE BINS.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING BELOW THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VINYL BASEBOARD IS MISSING AROUND THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA ARE IN DISREPAIR AND DO NOT ALLOW THE SINKS TO BE FILLED WITH WATER. MUST REPAIR.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.