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Restaurant: Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge
Address: 1265 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Nov 23, 2012

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50

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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,SODA BAR GUNS,HOUSING ATTACHED,SUSHI COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.,WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVING,VENTS.
All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.FOUND 10 POUNDS OF SUSHI RICE HELD IN PREMISES,NO APPROVAL FROM LAB ON PH SAID FOOD.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACHES IN KITCHEN,DISHROOM TOTAL COUNT 2 LIVE,REAR EAST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED,NO LOG BOOK PROVIDED.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF THE HANDSINKS BEHIND SUSHI FOOD PREP.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.ADDITIONAL HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN KITCHEN AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT,INSTALL MISSING FLOOR COVING BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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.WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT 2 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,REMOVE PLASTIC LINING TAPE ON PIPES BENEATH SAID SINK.

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED LETTER FROM LAB FOR SUSHI RICE PREPARATION.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA E-MAIL DELGADO_ALEJANDRO@CDPH.ORG OR 312-296-1223 FOR VERIFICATION OF SAID LETTER.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.VIOLATION #11 NOW ABATED.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.VIOLATION #12 NOW ABATED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION #18 NOW ABATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION #33 NOW ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.VIOLATION #34 NOW ABATED.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.VIOLATION #38 NOW ABATED.

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.VIOLATION #1 NOW ABATED-CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS NOW PROVIDED FOR SUSHI RICE.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL DOORS PROPERLY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE, AND DO NOT USE, NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME, MACHINE TAGGED NO CITATION ISSUED
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. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS TO HAND SINKS IN BATHROOMS, AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT ADVISES THAT CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDER FOODS

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, Hot Soup Hot-Hold Unit 156.80 ???F Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 39.70 ???F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSED, ON 10-27-2011, FOR VIOLATION #18, DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL DOORS PROPERLY OWNER SENT MANAGER TO PURCHASE ITEMS NEEDED TO REPAIR DOOR CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED, ICE MACHINE NOW HAS BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED, CAN RESUME USE OF MACHINE
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VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION UNGRADED TO A CRITICAL, AND CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE, AND DO NOT USE, NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME, MACHINE REMAINS TAGGED NO CITATION ISSUED, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE MACHINE IS IN GOOD REPAIR

VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOW IN GOOD REPAIR, READING 100PPM, TEMP. 140'F

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEEF, RICE, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.A CERTIFIED MANAGER WALKED INTO THE INSPECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 11:55 A.M. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND STAND UP 2 DOOR FREEZERS.AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS NOTED FLY RIBBONS HUNG OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2' GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEW.MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,BOILER ROOM,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6' OFF FLOOR/WALL.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS SAME AREA ALSO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHROOM,STORAGE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,SODA BAR GUNS,HOUSING ATTACHED,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.,WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVING,VENTS,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS FROM KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.

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NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,NOODLES,PORK RIBS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
MUST PROPERLY STORE,MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER 6' OFF FLOOR.
ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE TO DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DISPENSING '0' PPM- NOT SANITIZING AS REQUIRED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE DISHMACHINE.UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL ATTENTION A.LOPEZ.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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