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Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant LLC

1375 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615 · Cook County

166cited violations
4serious tier
29inspections
69tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1927671
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025140
2024140
2023180
2022180
20214130
20202350
2019190
2017180
20164161
20152150
20143120
20132122
2012260
2011130
20102111

Inspections

  1. Mar 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

    • 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, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

  2. Mar 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED DARK RESIDUE IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WASHING MACHINE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  3. Mar 27, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

  4. Oct 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON TWO GLUE BOARDS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND STOVE) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

  5. Apr 18, 2022 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED PREMISES A LITTLE CLUTTERED AT THE FRONT PREP STATION. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DOSE NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

  6. Dec 8, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER LINE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

  7. Oct 19, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER LINE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM; REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN HALLWAY UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FISH TANK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN ONE WASHROOM IN MIDDLE AREA OF RESTAURANT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THAT WASHROOM.

  8. May 13, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.

  9. May 6, 2021 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

  10. Mar 26, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR READY TO EAT , RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINTATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

  11. Mar 19, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER STORED IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

      OBSERVED NO FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR READY TO EAT , RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINTATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WHITE SHELVING UNIT NEAR BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE PACKAGED STARCH CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL PADS BOX, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE NEAR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS ON FLOOR AND NOT PROPERLY DRYING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE THROUGH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  12. May 7, 2019 Canvass · 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.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      PREMISES HAS OUT DATED LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP BY 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH PROPER SHELVING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE ACCUMULATION. MINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR HALL LEADING TO MEN'S WASHROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  13. Mar 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD BETWEEN MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE, NEAR EXPOSED SINK, AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN CEILING VENT NEAR REAR DOOR(DUST BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

  14. Sep 16, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, WASHROOM CABINETS, AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.

  15. Sep 8, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE RESTING ON WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASHROOM,THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM, AND ON TOP OF SOILED DISHES FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENING. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, WASHROOM CABINETS, AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.

  16. May 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED

  17. May 20, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (FISH,RICE,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT MULTI-USE ITEMS. ALSO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE SOILED DISHES STORED IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD,SINKS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASH ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

  18. Apr 8, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

  19. Mar 31, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A UP RIGHT REACH IN COOLER , CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE IN HALL WAY LEADING TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SEVERAL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON SHELVING UNITS BEHIND A CURTAIN OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR FREEZERS AND COOLERS AND OR REMOVE AND REMOVE FOOD FROM SHELVING UNITS TO PREP AREAS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR BEHIND 3- COMP SINK,INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE BOX ON SHELF OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS LEADING TO MEN'S TOILETROOM,UNDER PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON FLOOR INSIDE OF LOWER CABINET OF SODA MACHINE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/31/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CARTS IN COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ICE BIN,GREASE TRAP,INTERIOR BASIN OF REAR PREP HAND SINK.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES ,BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.

  20. Dec 5, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  21. Nov 20, 2014 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 FROM FEB. 27, 2014 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REWMOVE HEAVY GREASE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT. #37 REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR. #41 ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

  22. Feb 27, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STOAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK, ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION FOR CLEANING/WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT.

  23. May 28, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  24. May 20, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Critical

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

      IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SALMON 51F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS, $10 OF SALMON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  25. Mar 13, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

  26. Mar 6, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INVERT ALL SPOONS AND FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

  27. Jul 5, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND BROOMS AND MOP NOT STORED PROPERLY.

  28. Oct 29, 2010 Consultation · 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

      A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS RESTROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.

  29. Oct 27, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE RINSE CYCLE. FOUND EMPTY CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE AND SANITIZING SOLUTION ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT REGISTERING(0PPM). MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS RESTROOM DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND SINK. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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.