TOKYO 21 Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #612225 ON 5/18/11 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01- 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, ON ELECTRICAL BOXES AND DRAIN LINES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE DROPPINGS WHERE NOTED WITH A VACUUM. PEST CONTROL SERVICE BY ECOLAB ON 5/22/11. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.

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.