Hing Kee

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	5	0
2025	2	11	3
2024	2	21	1
2023	1	7	0
2021	2	24	2
2019	1	9	0
2018	3	14	1
2017	1	5	0
2016	2	9	1
2015	2	9	0
2014	1	9	0
2013	2	11	0
2011	1	11	1

Apr 1, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN KITCHEN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET NECK.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AREA BEHIND VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE; CLEAN SYSTEM.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Sep 17, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Sep 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER REPAIRED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION TO 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: PORK 47.6F, BEEF 49.5F, AND EGG ROLLS AT 48.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 48.1F AT COLD HOLING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STAIRWELL TO SECOND FLOOR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN FIRST FLOOR ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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 DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jul 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR CHICKEN BONES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON A FOOD CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADEQUATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT THERMOMETERS IN MAJORITY COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11: OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSE. THE COOLER IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GREASE TRAP FOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE SCOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS, ALSO THE FLOORS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 28, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER ARRIVAL, WITH EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE (BOTH UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DOUGH BEING PREPARED IN MIXING BOWL AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, DIM SUM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED TO GET DISHWASHING MACHINE SERVICED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO VALID SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER (LAST TEST OBSERVED WAS DONE IN 2015) OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR CHICKEN BONES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. BOX OF RAW CHICKEN BONES THAWING ON A FOOD CART AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADEQUATE THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT THERMOMETERS IN MAJORITY COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DOORS ON THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO REMAIN CLOSE. THE COOLER IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GREASE TRAP FOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS, ALSO THE FLOORS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO, OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE SCOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

May 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOME WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION; INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOODS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CARTS.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN VENTS ON CEILING IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BOTH GREASE TRAPS AT END OF COOKING EQUIPMENT LINE AND AT DISHMACHINE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEANED AS GREASE OBSERVED SEEPING ON OUTSIDE OF UNIT.

Dec 21, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

3-301.11(B) OBSERVED SUSHI CHEF TOUCHING READY TO EAT AVOCADO WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, DISCARD SAID FOODS AND ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO TOUCH ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED CHOPSTICKS AND FORKS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRESET TABLEWARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE OR SET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL. 4-502.13 OBSERVED SEASHELLS BEING USED AS SUSHI PLATES, OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WOK STATION AND THE GASKETS OF SOME PREP COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPES AND GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 OBSERVED A FEW VENTS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Dec 13, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON-SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-303.11(B) OBSERVED A LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A CHLORINE LEVEL OF 0 PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SANITIZING LEVEL OF 50PPM-200PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN. MANAGER POSTED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED CHOPSTICKS AND FORKS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO PRESET TABLEWARE OR PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE OR SET TABLEWARE UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED SEASHELLS BEING USED AS SUSHI PLATES, OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER AND SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS, AND GROCERY BAGS BEING REUSED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED WOK STATION AND THE GASKETS OF SOME PREP COOLER NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW GARBAGE TO OVERFLOW AND ALWAYS KEEP OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE PIPES AND GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 OBSERVED A FEW VENTS MISSING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Jul 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AS REQUIRED ON MENU FOR SERVICE OF RAW FOODS SERVED (SUSHI); MUST PROVIDE. INFORMATION SHEET GIVEN TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS BEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST BE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES TOPS AND BOTTOMS, STORAGE SHELVES, SLICER AND STORAGE RACKS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DEBRIS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE BOOSTER AT THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE GREASE, ALSO CLEAN PIPES CONNECTED TO THE GREASE TRAP AT THE WOK COOKING STATION TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON EDGES OF SHELVES. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND RUST STAINS.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM DECEMBER 18, 2018 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Dec 18, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS(BAGS) FOR FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS OR REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF 2-DR REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS AND UNDER PREP TABLES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Jun 22, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SHRIMP,SALMON) WHILE PREPARING SUSHI ROLL. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD SUSHI ROLL AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED/CRACKED TOILET IN WOMENS RESTROOM AND PROVIDE PROPER FITTING LID FOR TANK OF TOILET.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS OF MEAT JUICES, FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD PARTICLES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING AND AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVERS FOOR BOTH WASHROOMS.

Feb 7, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IS NOT PERMITTED. ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING WITH DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR PREP REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN OF STANDING WATER AND ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS AT INTERIOR BOTTOM. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN CEILING TILES OF FOOD STAINS ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEDN.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS ON HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN AREA.

Mar 21, 2016 Complaint 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

MUST CLEAN PIPING AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THREE COMP SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD-UP.

Mar 14, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND THREE POUNDS OF FRESH CLAMS IN A BOWL ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BETWEEN THE REAR EXIT AND STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT A SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE WITH THE CLAMS UNTIL THEY ARE ALL DEPLETED AND TAG MUST REMAIN ON FILE FOR NINETY DAYS. CLAMS DISGARDED AT THIS TIME BY THE OWNER. THREE POUNDS VALUED AT $20.OO. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B2)
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 SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE TABLE WITH THE MEAT SLICER, ON THE STORAGE CART AND RACK WHERE DISHES ARE STORED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND BEHIND THE SUSHI COUNTER BEHIND A SHELF. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, SLICER ON PREP TABLE, SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE CARTS IN KITCHEN STORING DISHES AND FOOD ITEMS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM FULL OF WATER; MUST CORRECT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN PIPING AROUND AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE RECEPTORS AT THE TWO AND THE THREE COMP SINK TO EMOVE BUILD-UP. CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANGING RACK TO STORE MOPS AND BROOMS.

Nov 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROEPR FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CARD BOARD BOXES USE AS SHELF COVERING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN NOT CLEAN BEHIND BLADE. FOO DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 5, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS THROUGH OUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSIVE DRIPPING AND CONDENSATION AT REAR VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEATING AREA ACROSS FROM BAKERY TABLE AT FRONT WITHOUT A SNEEZE GUARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEATING OR INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL BEHIND SUSHI STATION IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, EXPOSED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE ON WALL.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE CUBES IN ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF CUBES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Aug 18, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA WITH A MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOODS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN SUSHI PREP AREA IN FRONT OF RESTAURANT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE, INTERIOIR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, CLEAN AND PAINT RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN TOPS, BOTTOM SHELVES AND UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM FOOD, SPILLS AND GREASE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, FOOD, PLASTIC, CARDBOARD, BOTTLES AND BOTTLE CAPS. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS SINKS, DISHMACHINE, UTILITY SINK, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, VENTS IN HOODED AREA OVER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO WALL (FIRE SYSTEM) TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE, VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND PAINT THE EXTERIORS OF THE GREASE RECEPTORS IN KITCHEN AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPS SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND BROOMS; HANG ON RACK PROVIDED AT UTILITY SINK TO DRY.

Feb 14, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER AND BY DISH MACHINE/3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LARGE OVEN) FROM REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING AREAS FOR PESTS.

Feb 7, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #583207 DATED-02-28-11: 30- INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AT SUSHI BAR AND DINING AREA FOR HOT POT DISH. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND NOT USE SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. 32-PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND DISH MACHINE, BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. 33-CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAPS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PREP RACKS, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. 34-CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DISH MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. 35-REM0VE STAINS FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM. 40-PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.,
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PAINT (USING A NON TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS ON EACH UNIT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO WALK IN COOLER AND BY DISH MACHINE/3-COMP. SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ANY/ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT (LARGE OVEN) FROM REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORING AREAS FOR PESTS.

Feb 28, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 4 WHOLE COOKED CHICKENS AT 45.2F, 6LBS OF COOKED EGGS AT 47.2F, 3LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 45.4F. ALL PRODUCTS WERE COOLED ON 02/27/11. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $130.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. INSTRUCTED TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY AT SUSHI BAR AND DINING AREA FOR HOT POT DISH. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND NOT USE SHOPPING BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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. INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS, PLATES, DISHES, CUPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND DISH MACHINE, BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI PREP AREA. REPAIR CRACKED SLIDING DOORS AT SUSHI DISPLAY CASE. REMOVE MILK CRATES AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING. REPLACE WORN DISH HOLDERS, BUS PAN CONTAINERS, AND PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, GREASE TRAPS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, PREP RACKS, BULK FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND TOILET IN MENS TOILET ROOM, AROUND DISH MACHINE, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM, CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND DINING AREA. REPLACE VENT COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT SUSHI PREP AREA.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE SELF CLEANING LARGE OVEN.
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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES. PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WASH CLOTHS.

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