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Tiparos Thai Restaurant

1540 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County

128cited violations
6serious tier
26inspections
51tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
40377
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026160
20252190
2024150
20231112
2022281
2020160
2019130
2018160
2017140
2016150
2015270
20146282
2013131
2012140
2011240
2010290

Inspections

  1. Apr 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRY DOOR WITH ABOUT A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE STRIP AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE LARGE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF THE FLOOR...THE FAN AND FAN COVERS (DUST BUILD UP)...THE METAL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL OF THE COOKING LINE AND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE LIGHT COVERS AT THE HOT LINE SIDE ONE WITH A WHOLE IN IT, BOTH IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AT THE HOOD SYSTEM GREASE TRAP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Apr 24, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CHICKEN,SHRIMP, TOFU AND VEGETABLES STORED IN WHITE NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY CONTAINERS AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOD DEBRI ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT, STAIN OR SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING COMPRESSOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO THE HALF SIZE HOTEL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND ALSO IN THE OFSET OFFICE AREA THAT IS JUST AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND RAISE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  3. Apr 17, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,SHRIMP,FISH ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CHICKEN,SHRIMP, TOFU AND VEGETABLES STORED IN WHITE NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY CONTAINERS AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOD DEBRI ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT, STAIN OR SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING COMPRESSOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO THE HALF SIZE HOTEL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND ALSO IN THE OFSET OFFICE AREA THAT IS JUST AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND RAISE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2597799 DATED 07/19/2024 VIOLATION #47 4-501.11 LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER; REPLACE OR RESEAL WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Jul 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER; REPLACE OR RESEAL WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE AREAS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ROOM WHERE THE GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED AND ALONG THE STAIRS OF LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBATAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  5. Dec 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY MANAGER ARRIVED APRRIMATELY AFTER 1:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

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

      FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (LETTUCE) ON CUSTOMER PLATE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND UNDER COUTNER TOP AND IN REACH-IN PREP COOLER.; 5LBS OF COOKED EGGS MEASURED AT 52.2F, 8LBS OF NOODLES AT 75.4F. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      PARTIALLY FROZEN CHICKEN IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN NEAR DISH MACHINE. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICAIL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN SUSHI COOLERS. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      BOWL AND CUP USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR THE HOT HOLDING RICE AND RAW RICE/SEASONING IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ON IT.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINER OF WATER NEXT TO HOT HOLDING RICE STATIONS. 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

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE

  6. May 31, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  7. May 9, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 11:50AM-12:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RICE AND CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 12:15PM CERTIFIED MANAGER SUPOUT DEEPIPAT ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED HOT RICE BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 95.1F, 107.9F, AND 125.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RICE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED PH ANALYSIS OF RICE LAB LETTER DATED 2/8/2008. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE RICE ANALYSIS LETTER DATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  8. Mar 19, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORE IN PLASTIC GRCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.

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

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO DISCLAIMER ON MENU FOR SUSHI ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      SUSHI RICE PH LAB TEST LETTER OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN UPDATED ONE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Jul 3, 2018 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 site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Found no procedures on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      Observed facility preparing and serving sushi/raw fish products without a disclosure statement and a reminder. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Observed raw unfinished ceiling, as well stained, broken and missing ceiling in basement dry storage area, above storage shelving. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed damaged and stained pipe covers in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager replace and maintain at times.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      Observed food handler requirements not meet. Instructed manager to provided food handler certificates for all food handler, who do not have the certified food manager certificate. Maintain at all times.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      Observed food allergen requirements not met. Instructed manager to provided. No citation issued.

  11. May 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CUT CARROTS AND OTHER VEGETABLES INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE 2 LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND LEAKS AT FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Feb 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF LID, AND ON THE SIDES DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,GASKETS OF COOLERS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNUNG WATER, SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  13. May 26, 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

      NOTED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND/OR REPLACE.

  14. May 18, 2015 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

      NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES (4 ROACHES 0N WALL AND CEILING AND ONE ROACH ON FLOOR BY THE DISH WASHER)AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND ONE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND ON THE SIDES DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED SHELVES INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BASEMENT DRY STORAGE CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND/OR REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE ABOVE SINK. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  15. Nov 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  16. Nov 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Nov 6, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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

      OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. 2 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, 1 BEHIND THE BAR AND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  18. Oct 31, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

      OBSERVED SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER SEEPING FROM THE SEWAGE LINE IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND A LARGE BLACK POOL OF WATER SURROUNDING THE SEWAGE LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SEWAGE LINE SO THAT SEWAGE DOES NOT SEEP FROM THE LINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • 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

      OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1396077 ON 2/7/14 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST REPAIR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 34/01 - MUST CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 41/01 - MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLER SO THAT THEY CLOSE PROPERLY AND SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  19. Feb 7, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1395873 ON 1/30/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/02 - OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. A PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE TO BAIT AND SPRAY IN THE AFFECTED AREAS. THE BASEMENT FLOOR WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PEST ACTIVITY WAS MINIMIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

    • 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

      SEE VIOLATION #14.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FLATS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REGROUT THE WALL TILES AND BASEBOARD TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.

  20. Jan 30, 2014 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

      OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WOODEN SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. MANAGER CALLED THEIR PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN WHO ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION TO PERFORM A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN TO PREVENT AGAINST RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MANAGEMENT HAD AN EMPLOYEE CLEAN THE GARBAGE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER DOOR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING UNITS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD INSECTS ON THEM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON THE BASEMENT WALL NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE FOR THE WALLS OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.

  21. Jun 19, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO COOKING LINE, FOUND 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 74.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA AT 79.4, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT IS OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERD

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES EATING IN KITCHEN OVER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED NOT TO EAT IN KITCHEN.

  22. May 10, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. THE DOORS OF SMALL COOLER IN KITCHEN ARE NOT ALLIGNED, MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS, CABINETS AT SUSHI AREA & SINK DRAIN AT BAR MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER, BEHIND OR AROUND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, AT BAR & SUSHI AREA MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

  23. Mar 31, 2011 Consultation · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 AND SANITIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AFTER REMOVING DEAD INSECTS.

    • 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. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

  24. Mar 9, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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 AND SANITIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES AFTER REMOVING DEAD INSECTS.

    • 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. REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

  25. Mar 4, 2010 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT INSECT & RODENT HARBORAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR PREP AREA.

  26. Feb 24, 2010 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 156648 ON 1-22-2009 NOT CORRECTED. (32)SEAL RAW EXPOSED BRICK IN BAR AREA.(38)MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL ALONG SIDE ICE CREAM FREEZER.(34)REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS LOCATED ON SHELVES IN BASEMENT

    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.

    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN EXTREME GREASE BUILD UP UNDER WOK STATION AND ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL OPENING IN BASEMENT FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM.

    • 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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK AND RESTORE WATER.

    • 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. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

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.