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Diva Restaurant

3542 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60657 · Cook County

99cited violations
4serious tier
18inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2060545
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262100
2025170
2024161
20232160
2022130
2021270
20191152
2018150
2017150
2016140
2015150
2014140
2013130
2010291

Inspections

  1. Feb 26, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  2. Feb 20, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO HAND SINK. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/20/26.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APROX. 4 DEAD ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PEST AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  3. May 30, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BUCKETS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  4. Aug 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR REACH IN BLACK DOOR COOLER AT FRONT BAR: CREAM CHEESE AT 48.9F, FISH EGGS AT 49.1F, CRAB MEAT AT 49.1F, AND TUNA AT 50.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 10 LBS WITH A $250 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED HANDLES OF STANDING COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WOK STATION TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION FOR UTILITY SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE BELOW UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF GREASE ON FLOOR AT CORNER OF OVEN AND BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNER BETWEEN STANDING FREEZER AND WOK STATION ON MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR BOTH MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE FOR EACH MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

  5. Jun 16, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

  6. Jun 9, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED PREP/DISHROOM. ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA HOWEVER IS AWKWARD TO REACH FOR HANDWASHING MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,SEAL BASEBOARD WALL TILES AT SAME AREA. CEMENT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NORTH-EAST CORNER ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNEVEN,POROUS NOT CLEANABLE(EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE ON IT)REMOVE PREPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  7. Apr 27, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED IN ONE OF TWO OF THE UNISEX RESTROOMS, THE HANDWASHING WATER PRESSURE WAS LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

  8. Oct 27, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Oct 20, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH GREASE AND PEELING DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE BOTH AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND HALLWAY TO KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-20-19 REPORT #2289117 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #51- NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PIPES/CONDUITS ON EDGES COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

  10. May 20, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 45.1F, PORK BELLY 45.9F, NOODLE 46.4FF, CHICKEN 45.5F, BEEF 45.9F, EGGS 46.4F, POT STICKERS 47.5F, VEGIE GHOZA 48.1F, RICE 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 4/25/2008. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE 48.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT SUSHI EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARD OR SHELVING FOR DRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OR APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR DRYING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME AND DIRT, AT THE EXTERIOR DOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAY WITH STANDING WATER AND WHERE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

  11. Apr 10, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      FOUND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE SUSHI PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR REPAIR(TAPE HOLDING UP FIXTURES). MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE WATERINE. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND CLUTTER ABOVE RESTROOM AREAS.(STORAGE AREAS)MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED/ORGANIZED.

  12. Jun 22, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR SUSHI/SASHIMI. INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FOR MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS AND SEAFOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. A PLACARD WAS PROVIDED TO OPERATOR AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP TO COVER WIRE SHELVING TO LEFT OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN ROUGH RESIDUE FROM UNDERSIDE OF COOK LINE COOLER HANDLES.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTERS FROM WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.

  13. Aug 10, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP ARE. MUST CLEAN A ND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Jul 2, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE OVERHEAD/WALL MOUNTED METAL WIRE SHELVES USED FOR POT, PAN, AND PLATE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE CARPETING ON THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOODS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Jul 28, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN FOOD PRERATION AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE ABOVE FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

  16. Oct 21, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

  17. Oct 18, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  18. Oct 14, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST TURN ON BOTH SUSHI COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS FOR INSPECTION. MAINTAIN ALL BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      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. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG TH BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • 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. ONE OF THE SUSHI COOLERS IS MISSING THE SLIDING PLASTIC DOOR. MUST PROVIDE. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BEER COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE BIN, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MICROWAVE SHELF, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

    • 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. REPAINT THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL ALL WALLS AND WALL OPENINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP ON PREMISES OR SHOW PRROF OF IT.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.