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Jieyi Sushi

1178 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60642 · Cook County

108cited violations
8serious tier
16inspections
76tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2506880
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262142
2025281
20242141
20232201
2022141
2021280
20192201
20182181
2017120

Inspections

  1. Sep 9, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN GROUND AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FYERS, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES) LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND BASMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  2. Aug 31, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

      OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SNEEZE WHILE PREPARING SUSHI ROLL, EMPLOYEE THEN RINSED THE GLOVES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPED THE GLOVES ON A SOILED TOWEL STORED ON COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, PROPERLY WASH HANDS FOLLOWING THE SNEEZING INCIDENT, REPLACE WITH CLEAN GLOVES AND PROCEED WITH FOOD PREP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SUSHI ROLL WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA, SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE BETWEEN 50-100PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED BLACK SLIME LIQUID AND DEBRIS (MOLDLIKE) BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN GROUND AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILETROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FYERS, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES) LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND BASMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610338 ON JANUARY 10, 2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. .

  3. Jan 10, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  4. Jan 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591053 ON 3/14/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  5. Mar 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE.

  6. Mar 7, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF COOKED EGGROLLS. THE EGGROLLS WERE STORED IN THE PREP COOLER INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A PROPER CONTAINER SO AS NOT TO CROSS-CONTAMINATE THE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU TO NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AFTER THE DISCLOSURE THAT "ROLLS CONTAIN RAW SASHIMI." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

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

      REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, ON THE OUTSIDE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS, ROLLING PREP CART AT THE COOK'S LINE USED FOR SPICES, DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND BROILER IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND SOOT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580631 ON 8/24/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

      OBSERVED A VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH ASHES IN THE CONTAINER AND ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT ASHTRAYS CANNOT BE STORED INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  7. Aug 24, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED BASEBOARDS COMING OFF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  8. Aug 17, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CELAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD, COOKED CHICKEN, IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER LAB RESULTS INDICATING SUSHI IS AT PROPER PH DATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS OF PH TESTING METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASEBOARDS COMING OFF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2561371 DATED 7/27/2022: #10 6-301.14 "MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT SUSHI PREP HANDWASHING SINK" #58 2-102.13 "OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  9. Jul 27, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT SUSHI PREP HANDWASHING SINK

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 51.6F-54F INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3.5 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW.

  10. Nov 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FACILITY THAW VACUUM PACKAGED FISH. PACKGE STATES FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  11. Nov 10, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED RICE, AND READY TO EAT RAW FISH HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED RAW FISH ON THE MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDEREMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FACILITY THAW VACUUM PACKAGED FISH. PACKGE STATES FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WAS LAST SERVICED BY ROSE 1/30/20, FOUND NO OTHER PROOF OF SERVICE WITHIN A YEAR. EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH ACCUMILATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  12. Jun 25, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS, AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPLACE TORN/BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, (STOVE, WOK, FRYER) AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  13. Jun 17, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 57F, VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS, AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPLACE TORN/BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, (STOVE, WOK, FRYER) AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

  14. Sep 18, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS, AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH A TOWEL DUE TO A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      #6-501.114:OBSERVER CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONINTORING. #6-501.13:FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON THE 1st FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE DEBRIS AND LITTER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  15. Sep 10, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVERD THE HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-030(C).

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED A TCS FOOD ITEM BEING HELD AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURE (COOKED SUSHI RICE AT 78.8F) INSIDE A RICE STEAMER/COOKER AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OR TEST KIT (PH METER) . MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10LBS AT $15. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS, AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH A TOWEL DUE TO A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVER CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONINTORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON THE 1st FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE DEBRIS AND LITTER.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  16. Feb 7, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE SPILLS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS INSIDE THE COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.