Food Safety Report: S@kura, 2507 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 18, 2025
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towel in front and rear prep hand-sink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: ""items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients"" and add a statement that reads: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions. " instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to cdph consumer advisory guide on cdph website) priority foundation 7-38-005

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed open boric acid spilled throughout prep areas in front and rear food prep area (where sushi is being prepared). Observed boric acid on food prep table, storage shelves. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain said area. Priority violation. 7-38-015 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest activity with approx. 15 small flies noted during inspection. Small fly activity was noted in toilet room and water heater closet. Noted 3 live roaches seen in reach prep instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 3 dead roaches in cabients over 3 comp sink, under 3 comp sink and inside cold holding unit, instructed to clean and sanitaize and maintain

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment. Missing record of visits, missing copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38. 020 (c) citation issued instructed to provide.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed rusted and food encrusted storage racks in all reach in coolers and refergerator and freezer units in, surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to maintain

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn door gasket of refrigerator in prep. Instructed to replace

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed 3 compartment sink leaking and hand sink in toilet room areas leaking exceesivily from pipes, also noted pipes surround toilet also leaking, grease trap rusted and lid is breaking into pieces. Instructed to repair and maintain

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed plumbing in toilet room encrusted with grease and other slimelike substance leaking onto floor, instructed to repair and clean, sanitize and maintain

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed no commercial dumpster on site, (1006 retail food using residential dumpsters) pic indicated landlord told he can use residential dumpsters. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator and dumpster to be onsite. Noted facility uses non-commercial grade grease container without proper cover and not rodent proof. Must provide proper commercial grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on mechanical fan, light shields in cooking area, dining area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed wall base peeling off and missing throughout prep, dish, and storage areas. Instructed to repair and or replace and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter accumulated in rear hall near rear exit, also noted exterior area of facility has an accumalted clutter. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed handsink in toilet room base, wall next to water heater with black mold like susbtance from excessive water leaking from pipes, instructed to remove, replace and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed non-functioning light in the toilet room. Noted inadequate lighting in the prep area. Instructed to increase lighting levels in the prep, storage, and dishwashing areas, and to repair and maintain all lighting fixtures.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed mechanical fan covers missing from the following areas: toilet room and prep areas. Instructed to provide

62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed evidence of smoking cigarette butts on premises in 3 compartment sink, rear and front prep and on floors of storage areas. Instructed person in charge to remove butts discontinue smoking in prohibited areas that do adhere to the clean indoor air ordinance. Facility 1st clean air violation citation issued 7-32-020 (c)

Source: chicago.gov