Momotaro

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the water leak from the high temperature conveyor dishmachine located in the basement dishwashing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor of the 1st floor prep area under the prep coolers and in the corners under equipment. Clean the ceiling tiles in the basement food prep area with food debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the flooring underneath the prep cooler near the expo station at the 1st floor prep area.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 75 live small flying insects on the walls and ceilings in the 1st floor and basement food prep, dry storage and dish washing areas, and in the stairwell leading to the alley and basement food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the grease trap and drain lines located next to the 3-compartment sink in the 1st floor prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the water leak from the high temperature conveyor dishmachine located in the basement dishwashing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor in the basement bar area. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board with open seams and dark stains in the basement bar. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain. Management discarded the cutting board.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the basement customer washroom (#1) slow draining. Must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt on the walk-in freezer floor. Must clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple restrooms in need of a closed lid garbage can. Instructed to provide.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 small black live fruit flies throughout the facility in the following places... Approximately 8 small black live flies in bar located in basement flying throughout and around in place liquor bottle storage units, 20 small black live flies in 1st floor sushi prep area flying throughout on exterior refrigeration units, 7 small black live flies in 1st floor bar area flying around drains and exposed sinks. Instructed to contact pest control professional and minimize small black live fly activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed pest control service receipt from additional pest control service provided by "demos fruit fly guy" without proper required log book for review on premises during time of inspection. Logbook must include all content prescribed in the rules of the department of health. They are including but not limited to ... Copy of pest control illinois department of health license number ,written verification of certified pest technician responsible for using pesticides, a record of all visits to the retail food establishment,etc. Per manager, service is provided from said pest control provider weekly for small black live fly activity. Facility must provide logbook and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple restrooms in need of a closed lid garbage can. Instructed to provide.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory posted for sushi items and steaks which are served raw and/or cooked to order. Operator was provided a placard during inspection and posted in dining room.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed foil lining the robata grill frame and grease trap lid. Instructed to remove and maintain grill equipment and grease trap lid to be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dark black moist substance on the wall and baseboard surrounding the leaky basement bar water filter. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the water filter at the basement bar. Instructed to repair.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Pitted cutting board in prep area, instructed to repair/replace,

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine and fan guard in walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean daily,

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Faucet in poor repair at exposed hand sink behind sushi bar, and slow draining exposed hand sink in prep area, instructed to repair,

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Work caulking with black/pink substance at base of all exposed handsinks in prep areas, both large 3-compartment sinks and at dishmachine line. Instd to replace and maintain. Excessive ice accumulation at upright freezer. Instd to correct same. Rust accumulation at exterior top of grease trap at 1st floor 3 compartment sink. Instd to remove rust.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor at front grill area in poor repair, uneven, worn surface. Instd to repair same so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Vents above dishmachine, in 1st floor prep area, and basement wait station not clean, excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean same. Wall underneath and behind dishmachine not clean, debris accumulation, clean same and maintain.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Heavy leaks at pipes under 3-compartment sink, currently in use. Instd to repair same, free of leaks. Citation issued 7-38-030 serious.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Summary report not displayed or visible to customers. Instd to display and have visible to customers. Citation issued 7-42-010b serious.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Work caulking with black/pink substance at base of all exposed handsinks in prep areas, both large 3-compartment sinks and at dishmachine line. Instd to replace and maintain. Excessive ice accumulation at upright freezer. Instd to correct same. Rust accumulation at exterior top of grease trap at 1st floor 3 compartment sink. Instd to remove rust.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor at front grill area in poor repair, uneven, worn surface. Instd to repair same so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Vents above dishmachine, in 1st floor prep area, and basement wait station not clean, excessive dust accumulation. Instd to clean same. Wall underneath and behind dishmachine not clean, debris accumulation, clean same and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath scrap sink at dishmachine area. Repair same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors underneath all storage racks and shelves in all dry-goods and non-food storage areas(dirt buildup). Clean floor inside walk-in cooler in basement prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink in first floor prep area.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: The following previous minor violation noted 9-18-14 on report # 143550 not corrected: -32-brick wall in main prep area and wood beams in sushi prep and basement bar not properly covered. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Non compliant serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: See violation #29.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean the sides of cooking stoves and rear exterior of oven near dish washing area in basement.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors underneath all storage racks and shelves in all dry-goods and non-food storage areas(dirt buildup). Clean floor inside walk-in cooler in basement prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from light shields underneath hoods, and hood above dish machine in basement food prep and dishwashing areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All plastic hoses connected to troughs on bar in basement that are running into handsinks and 1 comp. Sinks must be tapped into floor drains in same area. Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink in first floor prep area.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers with beards must wear beard restraints when handling open foods.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Brick wall in main prep area and wood beams in sushi prep and basement bar must be covered. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Logbook on site however no pest service conducted. All doors must be rodent proofed.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Brick wall in main prep area and wood beams in sushi prep and basement bar must be covered. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Correct and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install hot and cold running water to the top of the frozen dessert machine.