Food Safety Report: Sushi Koi, 2156 N Clybourn Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

2156 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, 60614 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 4, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside 2-door cooler located in rear food prep area. Salmon at 57. 3f, imitation crab at 56. 5f, ground tuna 56. 8f, cream cheese 58. 1f. Management immediately and voluntarily discarded approximately 40# of food worth $450. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2-door prep cooler in rear prep area maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 78. 9f cooler was used to store tcs foods. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired, maintains a temperature of 41. F or below, cdph contacted for tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: must provide visible and working thermometers in all refrigeration units. Must maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must lable food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed ice scoops stored inside ice bin in front smoothie area. Must properly store scoos in a clean container to prevent contamination.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed employees not wearing hair restrains when food is being prepared and served. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths stored on top of food preparation tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitazig solution when not in use.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine located in front smoothie prep area. Must properly store ice scoops to prevent contamination.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: additional water pressure needed at the exposed hand washing sink in sushi food prep area. Must repair/provide water pressure.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease and food debris on walls behind cooking equipment, behind 3-compartment sink and ceiling above dishwahing area. Must clean an maintain walls and ceiling at all times.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust build up on ventilation vents in customers washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt and debris on floor throughout rear dry storage area, under around and behing all cooking equipment refrigeration units and rear dishwashing area. Must clean and maintain floor clean at all times.

Source: chicago.gov