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Kai Sushi

1255 S STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60605 · Cook County

93cited violations
6serious tier
22inspections
48tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2252323
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026230
20253172
2024150
2023250
2022290
20212141
2019281
2018190
20172112
2016140
2015110
2014140
2013230

Inspections

  1. Apr 2, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Feb 9, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS 4 LBS OF SHRIMP 47.8F, 1 POUND OF POTATOES 48.9F, 1/4 POUND OF SHUMAI 52.8, 3 LBS OF SHELLED EGGS. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY $50 OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK 46.6F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS - 45.4F IN PREP/DISH AREA 50.8. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0 DEGREES F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0 DEGREES F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED).

  3. Jun 18, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  4. Jun 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      SEE VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

  5. Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 77.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO HOT WATER RUNNING WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SALMON RANGING FROM 48.7F-53.9F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS 20 PONDS OF SALMON AT $200 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

      SEE VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      LOWER SURFACE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MISSING RUBBER COVING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR BY THE DOOR AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING COVING THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.

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

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  8. Sep 27, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM THE POSSIBLE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SCREEN OR MAINTAIN SAID DOOR CLOSED IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  9. Aug 24, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED TOWELS ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTERD MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOWELS ARE KEPT IN AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  10. Aug 11, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 17 SMALL FLIES NEAR KITCHEN DOOR ENTRANCE; OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR DISH AREA; OBSERVED 7 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED TOWELS ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTERD MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOWELS ARE KEPT IN AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  11. Nov 9, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  12. Nov 1, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

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

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRASPING READY TO EAT FOOD (SUSHI RICE) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS SCOOPER W/HANDLE OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. COS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS (RAW TUNA, SUSHI RICE, STEAMED RICE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SALT STORED IN THE STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      OBSERVED SIX KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE THEM.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

  13. Nov 29, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW TUNA ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      3-501.13 OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. . PACKAGING STATES FISH SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN STRIPPED. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN OFF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  14. Nov 26, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW TUNA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. . PACKAGING STATES FISH SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.

    • Serious Priority

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      FOUND 3 COMP WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING SINKS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN STRIPPED. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN OFF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2214114 "3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. " INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

  15. Sep 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17(D) OBSERVED READY TO EAT SUSHI OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE FREEZER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12(A) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLERS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLEREGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Nov 20, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature in reach in cooler in front prep area. Observed ambient air temperature of 53.2F inside cooler. Must repair cooler to maintain ambient air temperature of 40F or less at all times. All potentially hazardous foods discarded during inspection. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. May not be used until unit has been repaired. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Serious Critical

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

      Observed 20lbs of potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler and on counter in prep area. Found the following foods in the reach in prep cooler: shrimp shumi @ 53.2F- 54.5F; shrimp tempura @ 51.8F - 59.0F; lobster @ 53.6F; and soft shell crab @ 52.9F - 57.4F. Found eel @ 65.8F and crab mix @ 69.1F on the counter in prep area. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimated value of $400. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      Observed no valid city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. (expired certificate posted.) Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, sushi, etc) are being prepped, cooked and served. Instructed must have a valid city of Chicago food manager certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed plastic wrap and aluminium foil used as a liner throughout kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Instructed must have thermometers placed in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      Observed food handler in prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in food prep areas. Must maintain same.

  17. Feb 2, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SUSHI, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD/DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  18. Jun 7, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527275 DATED 2-24-15, FOR VIOL# 45: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN KNOB FOR ONE OF THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  19. Feb 24, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

  20. May 6, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  21. Dec 11, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

  22. Apr 23, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.