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Inspections

1. Feb 17, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

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

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     3-402.12 (B) (Records, creation and retention) MISSING WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER REGARDING REQUIREMENT FOR FROZEN FISH. INSTD MGR TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT FISH SUPPLIED IS FROZEN TO A SPECIFIC TIME AND TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

     OBSERVED RAW SALMON STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF COOKED SHRIMP IN REAR REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT VEGETABLES (AVOCADOS, PICKLED RELISH) IN FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW SCALLOPS, TUNA AND SALMON STORED NEXT TO UNCOVERED TOFU, SPINACH ON PREP LINE. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS SEPARATELY IN A PROTECTED MANNER FROM READY TO FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     OUTDATED LAB ASSESSMENT REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE FROM 6/23/17. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT FOR RICE WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS FROM A CERTIFIED LAB OR PROVIDE PH METER. NO PH METER ON SITE AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

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

     CUSTOMERS SELF SERVICE UTENSILS UNWRAPPED AND DISPLAYED WITH FOOD/LIP CONTACT SUFACES EXPOSED. SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACE IS PREVENTED OR PROVIDE PRE WRAPPED UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     EXCESSIVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE INTERCEPTOR (TOP AND BOTTOM). INSTD TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     EXCESSIVELY SMALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW FOR FULL SUBMERSION OF MAJORITY OF EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LARGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAPABLE OF COMPLETE SUBMERSION OF MULTI USE EQUIPMENT ON SITE OR PROVIDE SMALLER EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAULKING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     3-COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

3. Jan 24, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

4. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK HANDSINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

5. Mar 17, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED DISHES (RICE POTS, CUTTING BOARDS, METAL CONTAINERS) TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE DISHES THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN ALTERNATIVE WAREWASHING PROCEDURE THAT STATES HOW THE FACILITY WILL WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE DISHES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

6. May 17, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. May 16, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

8. Sep 29, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

9. Sep 16, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP DISPENSERS MOUNTED ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DISPENSERS TO PREP HANDSINK TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD CODE RULES FOR HANDWASHING SINK REQUIREMENTS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED THE PREMISES WITHOUT ANY WORKING FREEZER UNITS NEEDED FOR PROPER STORAGE AND HOLDING REQUIREMENTS OF OFFERED FISH PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

   • Serious Priority

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA WHICH WOULD PROHIBITING CUSTOMERS/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.