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Coast Sushi

2045 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County

86cited violations
4serious tier
24inspections
15tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1300004
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025120
2024250
20232100
2022260
2019130
20172111
2016241
2015280
2014150
20132110
2012230
20114140
2010142

Inspections

  1. Sep 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

  3. Aug 1, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR RAW FOOD BEING SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES BELOW HAND SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE ROACHES AT NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

  4. Nov 15, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND AT THE CORNER WHERE THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA..

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  5. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED NO pH METER ON THE PREMISES OR A RECENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST EACH BATCH OF SUSHI RICE OR HAVE THE pH TESTED BY A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      OBSERVED NO pH METER ON THE PREMISES OR A RECENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST EACH BATCH OF SUSHI RICE OR HAVE THE pH TESTED BY A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND BAR. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH AROUND THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR MOTOR HOUSING OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC PLATE. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLES, STOVE AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  6. Nov 8, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

  7. Nov 1, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ALSO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

  8. Nov 18, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO STATEMENT ON THE FISH RECEIPT THAT THE SUSHI FISH HAD BEEN FROZEN AND STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF -20*c OR -4*f OR BELOW FOR A MINIMUM OF 186 HOURS (7 DAYS) IN A FREEZER. FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Oct 6, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Sep 26, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO HOT TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE 60.6F. MANAGER TURN ON THE HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDER SINK. HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.WATER TEMPERATURE 90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/05/16 REPORT# 1631426.(41)OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE. OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP CUTS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT BULD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEIHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN REPAINT WALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  11. Feb 19, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  12. Feb 5, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND REAR AREA BY DISH MACHINE, NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, ITEMS BEING STORED INSIDE SINK, SUCH BOWLS, BLEACH AND SOAP CONTAINERS, UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ONLY ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, SIGNS ISSUED TO DESIGNATE HAND WASHING SINKS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT, WITH FOOD BACKING UP FROM OTHER SINK, MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  13. Sep 3, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CECILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  14. Aug 26, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. SINK IS IMPROPERLY DRAINING WITH BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE SINKS WHEN WATER IS FILLED AND RELEASED IN THE OTHER COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CECILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  15. Aug 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER OF RICE AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AS NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EXPOSED CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE SOUTH STORAGE/PREP ROOM AND BEHIND THE SMALL SERVICE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BOTH FLOORS IN A LIGHT FINISH AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE EACH REFRIGERATION UNIT HAS AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE MOP HEADS INVERTED AND/OR OFF THE GROUND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/BREEDING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  16. Jul 12, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM THE BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REMOVE OLD WORNED -OUT CAULK OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR SHELVINGS BEHIND SUSHI PREP STATIONS AND SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS OVER THE SUSHI PREP STATIONS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

  17. Jul 5, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      FOUND THE NORTH EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO ALLEY GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM THE BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS AND REMOVE OLD WORNED -OUT CAULK OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR SHELVINGS BEHIND SUSHI PREP STATIONS AND SHELVINGS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR,MAINTAIN MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND HOOD AND FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS OVER THE SUSHI PREP STATIONS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

  18. Jul 9, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  19. Jun 28, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR, BACKING UP INTO OTHER SINKS COMPARTMENTS, WHEN DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT SUSHI BAR AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACES REAR STORAGE AREA, WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED

  20. Aug 30, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT SUSHI BAR AREAS.

  21. Aug 29, 2011 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION STILL PENDING.

  22. Aug 23, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. BLACK SLIME/MOLD ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR ICE AND WATER CONTACT SERVICES OF ICE MACHINE. MUST HAVE MACHINE PROFESSIONALLY WASHED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005 A.

    • 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.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON WALLS OF REAR HALLWAY LEADING INTO DRY STORAGE AREAS,BEHIND FRONT SERVICE BAR AREA,MOP SINK ROOM OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. 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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT SUSHI BAR 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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES ALSO SOME FLOORS WITH CRACKED OPENINGS WERE NOTED MUST B E SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      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.DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATIONS ON HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARRY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

  23. Aug 9, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.FOUND DISHWASHER RACKS STOERED ON FLOOR DURING INSPECTON,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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.MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WATEER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.

  24. Mar 16, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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. SUSHI PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP COUNTER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50-58.5F DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[a]CRITICAL. ACCORDING TO SUSHI CHEF ABOVE SAID COOLER WAS TURNED OFF AFTER CLOSE OF BUSINESS,AND TURNED ON ON ARRIVAL TO FACILITY NEXT BUSINESS DAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO TURN COOLER OFF AT ALL,OR IF COOLER MUST BE TURNED OFF FOR ANY REASON IT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR STORAGE OR HOLDING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS UNTIL TEMPERATURE GOES DOWN 40F OR LOWER.

    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. ABOUT 20PDS OF FISHES FOUND AT ABOVE SAID SUSHI PREP COOLER WERE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.2F - 48.6F DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[a] CRITICAL. MANAGEMENT CLAIMED ABOVE FISH WAS DELIVERED TODAY,BUT FAILED TO PROVIDE TEMPERATURE OF FISH AT DELIVERY AND TIME. MANAGEMENT WAS ADVISED TO DISCARD ABOVE SAID FISH AND DENATURE WITH BLEACH,AT TOTAL COST OF $275.00 INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND DISHWASHER RACKS STOERED ON FLOOR DURING INSPECTON,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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. MUST REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WATEER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.

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.