RecordWell Data

String's

1453 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

54cited violations
2serious tier
10inspections
46tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2658560
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026190
2025130
2024290
20232100
2022180
2021130
20201102
2019120

Inspections

  1. May 19, 2026 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

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • 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 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

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGEAREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

  2. Mar 31, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/ PREMISES AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SEAFOOD. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DELI MEAT SLICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALL AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  3. May 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOP INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS, FLOOR DRAINS, WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORE WHILE DAMP ON THE FLOOR AND IN BUCKETS. MUST HANG UP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT BREEDING SOURCE FOR FLIES.

  4. Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND BOXES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, ALSO NOTED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE MOP SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE TOP INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS,WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO PREVENT FUTHER FLY ISSUES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORE WHILE DAMP ON THE FLOOR AND IN BUCKETS. MUST HANG UP TO AIR DRY.

  5. Nov 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THEM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOLER IN KITCHEN IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD.

  6. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE TABLE, ON THE FLOOR BY THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN PANTRY ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT BOTH DOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THEM. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ONE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOLER IN KITCHEN IS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHIELD.

  7. Dec 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTAINTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, CLEAN PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IS NEEDED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE UTILITY CLOSET; MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REMOVE DUST FROM THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND IN HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE.

  8. Jun 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE DISHMACHINE WHEN MACHINE IN USE AT THE AREA WHERE THE SOAP IS DISPENSED INTO UNIT; REPAIR LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  9. Feb 19, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES EATING AND DRINKING FROM OPEN CUP IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EATING OUTSIDE PREP AREA.

    • Serious Priority

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO RECORDS OR STATEMENT FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF RAW FISH FROM SUPPLIER ON PREMISES. LICENSE HOLDER SHALL PROVIDE STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER IDENTIFYING THAT FISH SOLD AS RAW, RAW-MARINATED, OR UNDERCOOKED IS FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED PROCEDURES OR LAB RECORDS FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED RAW PORK BELLY IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER IN PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN REFRIGERATOR OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND DRINK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CUPS, BOWLS, PLATES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING NEAR VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUDT BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  10. Apr 4, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS, UNDER SHELVING AT REAR.

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.