YUZU SUSHI AND ROBATA GRILL
1751 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
YUZU SUSHI AND ROBATA GRILL has been inspected 19 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 9, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 29, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.
2 of 19 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded 7 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2023. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2023. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 15, 2019. For example:
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2019. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 15, 2019. For example:
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
19 inspections
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Peeling paint noted on wall behind dish machine, Instructed to remove and maintain.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to add more lights.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Canvass Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-501.11 OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS WITH CHIPPED COATING IN THE 2-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS. OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED LEAK AT EXPOSED SINK ON SERVICE LINE NEAR SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EVERY EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION ALSO HAS FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2573608 APRIL 3, 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #54 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. OBSERVED OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- Canvass
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MAJORITY OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED 2 NONFUNCTIONING LIGHTS IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON VENT IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- PEELING PAINT NOTED BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Canvass Re-Inspection
9 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- : OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- : OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
13 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS OR RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED DIRTY CARDBOARD ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND SIDE WAITRESS STATION.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOORS CHIPPING AND/OR PEELING IN SOME SPOTS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO REMOVE ORGANIC MATTER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. ALSO NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- NOTED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- OBSERVED FISH STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED ORIGINAL PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM THE FAN VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- Complaint Re-Inspection
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
4 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 75 POUNDS OF FRESH SALMON AT TEMO OF 46.9F; 48.5F AND 49F PRODUCT WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER; FOUND 15 POUNDS OF RAW MARINATE PORK KABOB AT TEMP OF 53.9F-61.5F-NAND 62.2F FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT REAR PRPE AREA. BOTH PRODUCTS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 90,VALUE2000 .COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- WE OBSERVED 30 OR MORE SMALL FLIES AT FRONT DINING AREA BY THE SUSHI BAR UNDER THE SHELVES AND ON THE EAST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR. WALLS AT MENTIONED AREA, SURFACE IS POROUS STICKY WITH FOOD AND FOOD LIQUIDS,NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL AND PROVIDE A SURFACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM,MUST KEEP AREA DRY.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- Canvass Re-Inspection
2 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM,MUST KEEP AREA DRY.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. WHITE RICE INSIDE THE HOT HOLD UNIT AT TEMP OF 92.5F.PRODUCTS IS USED FOR SUSHI. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE.INFORMATION GIVE ON SUSHI RICE.RICE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10 VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE GREASE BOX,ALSO WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND FORMING A PUDDLES BY THE WHEELS OF THE UNIT.WE OBSERVED PATIO AREA WITH EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT FLOOR,FROM CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TO SHELVES PAPER ,CONTAINERS,PLASTIC ETC. WE OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND AND PLASTIC IN THAT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, REMOVED DROPPINGS CLEAN AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE GROUND ITEMS NEEDED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- NEED TO CLEAN EXCESS GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- EXCESS WATER ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH ROOM,MUST KEEP AREA DRY.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
- Complaint Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Short Form Complaint
7 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISH AREA AND FRONT LINE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Short Form Complaint
7 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISH AREA AND FRONT LINE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Complaint
7 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, DISH AREA AND FRONT LINE PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- ALL REACXH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTINUE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. ONLY HALF OF THE STAFF HAVE CERTIFICATES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- License Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
2 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
- MUST INSTALL HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- DINING AREA FLOOR MUST BE SEALED. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
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