Wakamono

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Inspections

1. May 11, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS REAR PREP AND IN WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BROKEN COVED TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN'S INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2. May 4, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREA MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS REAR PREP AND IN WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BROKEN COVED TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN'S INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

3. Jun 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 46.5F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A SIGN WAS AFFIXED TO THE FRONT. PREP TWO (2) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE SINGLE DOOR TO THE REAR ALLEY/GANGWAY EXIT ON THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED ITEMS, FOOD ITEMS, AND BOXED DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED VARIOUS TOOLS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOXES OF UTENSILS, AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, UNMARKED BAGS, AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND DISORGANIZED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE OF TWO LIGHTS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

4. Jun 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOORS SWEEPS BETWEEN 3313 N BROADWAY DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED SOME RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED AT SUSH PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

5. Aug 22, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER- TUNA AT 49.1 F, EGGS AT 49.0 F, TOBIKO 49.0 F, IKURA 49.0 F, MAYO SAUCE 49.0 F, WASABI MAYO AT 49.0 F. WEIGHT OF FOODS DISCARDED- 5 LBS, VALUED AT $250.00. HOWEVER FOUND SAID REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 2, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

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

     UPON ON ARRIVAL OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SUSHI FOODS: FRESH TUNA AND SALMON. UNWRAPPED MENTIONED FOOD AND, WITH BARE HANDS, PICKED THEM UP AND STORED THEM IN CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SUSHI COOLER. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. MUST USE SINGLE-USE FOOD UTENSILS, TONGS, OR GLOVE HANDS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

7. May 11, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTIONETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

8. Sep 22, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Sep 15, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

10. May 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 11/9/2007. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED FAUCET OF THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH DIRT AND GREASE.

11. Apr 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

12. Jul 17, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK THAT IS IN FRONT OF THE STORAGE WELL WHERE BOTTLES FOR WATER ARE STORED.

13. Sep 2, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PEELING PAINT ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE METAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT. RUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/RESEAL SHELVING. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

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

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

      BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE.

15. Oct 27, 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

      OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AT SUSHI PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE.

16. Jul 17, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SUSHI BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.