What is Miku Sushi's health inspection score?

Miku Sushi has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Miku Sushi last inspected?

Miku Sushi was last inspected on October 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Miku Sushi have?

Miku Sushi has 60 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Miku Sushi safe to eat at?

Miku Sushi has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Miku Sushi

Name: Miku Sushi
Address: 4514 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 63

4514 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/28/2025

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #317 of 448 in Lincoln Square

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 28, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 60/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (63/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

May 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Oct 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

4 intermediate

18 basic

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12--- MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)---ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12---- NOTED THE SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. 4-501.11---- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)----INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS, ALL KITCHEN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLES OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS DIRTY.-----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT HALLWAY DIRTY.- MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med11 Basic

17 total1 risk factor

33/100inspection score

−62 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE THAT IS VERIFIED BY ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE UPPER RESERVOIR AND THE ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS INSIDE THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS CREAM CHEESE AT 60.8F, 5 LBS EAL AT 59.2F ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP TABLE. TOFU AT 52.5F INSIDE THE REAR KITCHEN THREE DOOR COOLER. REVIEWED REQUIRED COLD AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON THE PREMISES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. LAST REPORT DATED 10-10-2024. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER SHELVING IN THE REAR HALLWAY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH INVERTED HANDLES IN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
LID OF THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED THE SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT SUSHI PREP RIGHT SIDE TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLERS, ALL KITCHEN COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR AND DOOR HANDLES OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS DIRTY.-----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
SHELVING UNDER THE BAR RUBBER MATTING FOR STORED GLASSWARE DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND SOILED CLOTH TOWELS. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.----METAL SHELVING UNDER THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----BLACKENED AND DIRTY FAUCET, HOT AND COLD HANDLES AT THE REAR DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE BAR AND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT HALLWAY DIRTY.----FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BUCKLED METAL AND OPEN SEAMS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH/CLEANABLE WITH NO OPENINGS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−62 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med4 Basic

11 total

37/100inspection score

−63 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE "IN-USE" AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION IN REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SALMON ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.5F,STEAK AT 46.8F,SALMON 44.1F-47.7F,ALIGATOR AT 47.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #10'S OF FOOD WORTH $500.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED HALLWAY DRY STORAGE AREA AND APPROX:25 RODENT (MICE) ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AND ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER,INTERIOR STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED STRIPPED (HOT) WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE KITCHEN COOKING PREP LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND CEILING OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−63 pts

May 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH SOIL BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE, ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE NEAR REAR DOOR IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #60 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2574825 DATED APRIL 24 2023: OBSERVED MORE THAN 200 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: ALONG FLOORS AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA, IN CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALONG PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND UNDERNEATH BOOTHS IN DINING ROOM. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CLUTTER WITHIN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND SERVICE AREAS AFFECTED BY RODENT DROPPINGS, DECLUTTER BASEMENT, AND CLEAN AMONG WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

Base deductions−11 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

45/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH RAW MEAT THEN PROCEED TO GIVE BOWL TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TO POUR SOUP WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES WHO TOUCH RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS WASH HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO CORRECT PARASITE DESTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPLIER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PARASITE DESTRUCTION AGREEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STATING THAT PARASITES ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME OR AN AGREEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STATING FISH WERE COMMERCIALLY RAISED AND FED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION 7-38-005
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER WITH NON TCS FOODS WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERAURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGERTO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE HALLWAY ALONG WALLS, BOTTOM OF TABLE AND ON TOP OF BOXES AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BOXES AND TO SERVICE AREA.PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON FOOD PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE WIPING CLOTH IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SURFACES NEED TO BE SANITIZED IN BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TOASTER OVEN IN FRONT PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED ON THE OUTSIDE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO FLOOR. WHEN REAR HAND WASHING SINK IS USED WATER FLOODS FLOOR FROM DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS ADEQUATELY DISPOSED. PLUMBER ARRIVED TO ADRESS ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ABOVE LAMP AND ON CEILING NEAR REAR DOOR OF STORAGE AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2562246 DATED AUGUST 16TH 2022 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTATINERS, DETAIL CLEAN FLOOORS AND WALLS, DECLUTTER UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT, REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN FOOD PREP AREA, KEEP UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER RECORDS. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SALT AND CONDIMENT ITEMS NOT LABELED; OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR AREA, OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTSHEILD IN REAR NEAR ICE MACHINE, OBSERVED EXIPERED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−50 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, RICE ETC).

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT WITH DEEP SEAMS CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND SIDES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−41 pts

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