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190 S LA SALLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603 · Restaurant

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • .. OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 70 F - 80 F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COLE SLAW) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED TUNA, CEVICHE, SCALLOPS ON MENU, SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THREE COOLERS LOCATED AT SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM DISCONNECTED (NO HOT OR COLD WATER AVAILABLE). HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . OR REMOVE HANDWASHING SINK. DISH ROOM IS USING FOOD PREPARATION HANDWASHING SINK .
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO UTILITY SINK WITH OUT LIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
  3. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW SUSHI TUNA, SALMON) WITHOUT PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED CUSTOMER DINING ROOM TABLES BEING PRE SET WITH UNCOVERED SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION COVER SILVERWARE AND INVERT GLASSWARE, OR DO NOT PRE SET CUSTOMER DINING TABLE OR SET SILVERWARE AND GLASSWARE UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL TO DINING TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER FOR THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD AND TO MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED A BROWNISH DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN HOLDERS LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR LOCATED BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN, 3 COMAPRTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN AND AROUND THE DRAIN WITH BUILD UP AND THE FLOOR BEHIND BOTH COOK LINES WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER, BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKLINES WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD VENTS AND WALLS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED RICE SCOOPS IN BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RICE SCOOPS IN A DRY CONTAINER.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Potentially hazardous foods stored at improper temperature, found 35 lbs if Lobster bisque soup at 55.3f, soup stored in large plastic tub in walk-in cooler from a day before. instructed mgr to cool down food properly and store at 40f or lower. critical citation issued 7-38-005(a) soup discarded valued at $300
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • found food strainers with loose wires, instructed to use sound utensils.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • wall coverings in dish washing area in poor repair, instructed to mound properly and maintain.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MEAT SLICER AND COUNTER UNDER IT NOT CLEAN, ALSO SICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT FIXTURE AT KITCHEN CEILING NOT SHIELDED, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF ICE CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE REAR HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASINS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 FRUIT FLIES FLYING UNDER THE FRONT BAR AND 5-10 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOLERS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE REAR HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE AND RIGHT BASINS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS.
  9. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WITH SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT HAVING PROPER APPROVAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF CDPH, INSTRUCTED MGR TO IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE, MACHINE IS TAGGED AND FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM CUSTOMERS SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1490741 DATED ON 7-18-14 FOR VIOLATION #32: RICE WASHER STORED IN MOP SINK AND CONNECTED TO MOP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED NOT TO WASH RICE IN MOP SINK, NO RICE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.VIOLATION #33:HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALL VENT ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AT REAR KITCHEN VIOL #42:ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT SUSHI STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RICE WASHER STORED IN MOP SINK AND CONNECTED TO MOP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED NOT TO WASH RICE IN MOP SINK, NO RICE BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALL VENT ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS SHELVES AT REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT SUSHI STATION NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN REAR BY MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT PARTICLES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BAR 3-COMP. SINK AND UNDER THE MIDDLE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMP-. SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH IN FREEZERS IN REAR BY MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REATTACH CORNER PANEL TO WALL BY DISH MACHINE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT PARTICLES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
  13. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. UPPER SHELVES AT PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, ALSO GASKETS AT PREP COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED AROUND CEILING VENT AT KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB AT ONE OF THE 3COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
  14. License-Task Force

    0 infractions