Cocoro

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2025	2	5	2
2024	1	2	0
2023	2	7	0
2022	2	8	1
2020	1	3	0
2019	1	8	0
2018	2	16	1
2017	1	5	0
2016	1	4	0
2015	1	8	1
2014	3	17	3
2013	1	3	0
2010	1	5	0

Sep 15, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19---OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP LINE-COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED TUNA WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.8F-48.1F AND SALMON AT 55.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE SUSHI PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUSHI FOOD ITEMS 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.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORE BETWEEN PREP TABLES BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED THAT KNIVES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND CLEAR OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND STORED PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND SMALL FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND BREEDING.

Dec 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13:FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Dec 13, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINER OF STAGNANT WATER RICE AND PREP-LINE UNIT. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Mar 23, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Mar 15, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED MALE SUSHI CHEF HOLD, CUT, AND PLATE SUSHI ROLLS WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF SUSHI VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE STATING THAT FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION.INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE DOCUMETATION FROM FISH PURVEYORS AND CEASE SERVING FISH THAT REQUIRE FREEZING FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS SUSHI, ON TAKE OUT MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE AND OBSERVED ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON LARGE MENU IN WINDOW WITH NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL VERSIONS OF MENU MUST HAVE ALL REQUIRED PARTS OF CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND CHICKEN BEING THAWED BY BEING LEFT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Aug 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE CHEST IN SUSHI BAR AT FRONT OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Apr 30, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Severity not stated
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OUTDATED LAB RESULT FOR SUSHI RICE (2008 LETTER ) MUST OBTAIN A CURRENT SHUSH RICE PH LAB TEST. NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER IN REAR KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN USE WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANI BUCKETS.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

May 3, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (COOKED SEAWEED) STORED IN REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH LABELS OF FOOD ITEM AND DATE.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE USE SOY SAUCE BOTTLES BEING WASHED IN DISH AREA FOR REUSE. MUST NOT REUSE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK READILY AVAILABLE IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Apr 26, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS; CHEF WAS ROLLING SUSHI RICE WITH BARE HANDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. COOK PICKED UP AND PLATED TERIYAKI CHICKEN WITH BARE HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY THEY MUST NOT HAVE ANY BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT-FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION# 7-38-010 (A) (B)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FLY TRAP LIGHT BEING USED STORED BEHIND FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE CUT LETTUCE IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW SUSHI FISH STORED ABOVE CUT AVOCADO IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST NOT STORE ANY RAW MEAT PRODUCTS ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, ONTO ICED BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-005(A)
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT FOODS (COOKED SEAWEED) STORED IN REAR PREP REFRIGERATOR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER OR LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH LABELS OF FOOD ITEM AND DATE.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE USE SOY SAUCE BOTTLES BEING WASHED IN DISH AREA FOR REUSE. MUST NOT REUSE ANY SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH NON-POROUS MATERIAL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE SUSHI PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZER IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK READILY AVAILABLE IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Sep 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED USED SAKE BOTTLES BEING STORED UNDER SINK AT SUSHI STATION. D NOT REUSE SAKE BOTTLES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD AT SUSHI AREA. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WHERE ICE IS STORED UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATION UNITS ON COOKING LINE WITHOUT THERMOMTERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Jun 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAPER ABOVE PREP AREA BY HOOD VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAPER/CEILING MUST BE SMOOTH.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PREP AREA COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRIANTS.

Apr 16, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND ONE CONTAINER WITH CLAMS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. THEN WHEN THE SHELLFISH ARE ALL CONSUMED,TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WIORTH $17.95 TOTAL 3.2 DURING INSPECTION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA,(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER A ND REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS) AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WOODEN SHELVE CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER PORTION INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. INSIDE THE CABINETS ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVINGS CLOSE TO THE STAIR GOING TO THE 2ND FLOOR WITH SYPUP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESURE ON THE MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE

Dec 8, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND PREPARED BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LINE SHELVES WITH FOIL OR CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Nov 28, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434337 DATED 3/27/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#31 NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (BOWLS,PLATES,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVEING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.#32 NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.#33 NOTED DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR PREP AND CHEST FREEZER AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL FREEZERS. #35 NOTED CEILING AT THE SECOND FLOOR INPOOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING TILES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE MISSING TILES.#38 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN AND FANS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AND CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.#43 NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI BAR NOT PROPERLT STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND PREPARED BY DATE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO LINE SHELVES WITH FOIL OR CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM PIPING UNDERNEATH SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE SUSHI BAR PREPARING SUSHI WITH NO GLOVES, WASHING HANDS INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE AT THE SAME TIME RINSING A WASH CLOTH AND WITHOUT USING SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK CONTINUED TO PREPARE ANOTHER ORDER OF SUSHI. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASH SINK WHILE PREPARING FOOD. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 37-38-010(A)
Serious Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THE EXPOSED SINKS AND 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. (TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 72.4F FOR HAND WASH SINK,73.3F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, SUSHI HAND WASH SINK 69.1F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 1:30 PM WITH TEMPERATURE READINGS OF 130F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 114F AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 37-38-030
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE SUSHI EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE PUT THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (BOWLS,PLATES,CUPS ETC)ON SHELVEING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT REAR PREP AND CHEST FREEZER AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL FREEZERS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED CEILING AT THE SECOND FLOOR INPOOR REPAIRS WITH MISSING TILES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THE MISSING TILES
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN AND FANS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AND CLEAN THE FANS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE AT THE SECOND FLOOR AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAINT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI BAR NOT PROPERLT STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Mar 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS STUCK IN BETWEEN FOLDS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BAGS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT NOTED ON KITCHEN CEILING, LOOSE CAULKING AT VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Dec 1, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT PREP AREA AT END OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ANY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, ALL PREP AREA EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREP REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER IN PREP AREA ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVER.

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