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Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	3	1
2025	5	32	2
2024	2	11	1
2023	3	18	1
2022	2	16	0
2021	2	6	0
2019	2	24	0
2018	1	6	1
2017	2	12	4
2016	2	4	0
2015	4	24	3
2014	3	18	0
2013	5	32	2
2012	4	19	2
2011	4	19	2
2010	3	6	0

May 19, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

May 12, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority Corrected on site
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED CHLORINE READING 0 PPM WITH TUBES NOT CONNECTED TO SANITIZER.PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE RE-CONNECTED TUBES TO DISPENSE SANITZER. CHLORINE SANITIZER NOW READS 100 PPM. -COS.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 17, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND CLOTHS USED TO WIPE DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT USE USED TIN CANS AS FOOD SCOOPS FOR BULK STORED FOODS. SCOOPS MUST HAVE HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDE OF THE COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FAR SOUTH BUFFET HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO THE SUSHI PREP STATION.----ALL PLASTIC ICE SHOOTS ON ALL SODA DISPENSING STATIONS NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR TORTILLA CHIPS. MUST BE A WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE WOK PREP LINE AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WOK PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 13, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15--- NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

May 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

May 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111--- NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IE: POTATOES. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- BROKEN HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS WOK LINE AND BROKEN LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS. : 4-601.11(B)--- TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)---- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-22-24 REPORT #2588739 NOT CORRECTED.#49--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

May 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WHICH IS ALSO USED BY THE STAFF. MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER NOTED AT A MAXIMUM OF 92.1 AT ONE WASH BOWL AND 87.3F AT THE OTHER. THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWLS AT 93.2F AND 56.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN A COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRECTLY OVER COOKED NOODLES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. NOODLES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IE: POTATOES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS WOK LINE AND BROKEN LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-22-24 REPORT #2588739 NOT CORRECTED.#49--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 29, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 22, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 45.1 F. ALSO OBSERVED ASSORTED SALAD DRESSINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HELD AT CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE, RANCH DRESSING AT 55 F, FRENCH DRESSING AT 60.8 F AND ITALIAN DRESSING 60 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD APPROX. 16LBS OF FOOD WORTH $210. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED RICE IN UNLABLED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE COCKROACHES CONTAINED INSIDE AN EXPOSED ALARM SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROX. 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND APPROX. 5 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN SMALL REAR BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FTTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY CONTAINED IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS, GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO COMPLETELY REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BANQUET ROOM IN BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND STORAGE RACK.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: EXHAUST HOOD OF FRONT GRILL STATION AND REAR HOT COOKING WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

May 23, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12:OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 18, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

May 15, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTHSIDE WALL IN BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO TREAT AREA TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED LARGE CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP RICE OUT OF LARGE GRAY ROUND CONTAINER WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE RICE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LEFT INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE SCOOP IN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE BIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Serious Priority
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING INADEQUATELY DISPOSED AT COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS ABOVE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 25, 2022 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED AT GRILL/SUSHI STATION AND REAR SODA STATION EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BARRIER AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, UNDERNEATH CABINETS OF HOT/COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVINGS IN THE PREP/SERVING AREAS WITH FOOD DERBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Jun 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED AT GRILL/SUSHI STATION AND REAR SODA STATION EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED IN WALKIN COOLER AND SUSHI PREP AREA FOOD CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN AT THE SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BARRIER AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, UNDERNEATH CABINETS OF HOT/COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVINGS IN THE PREP/SERVING AREAS WITH FOOD DERBIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI/GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM CEILING NEAR THE REAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH BUILT UP GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANLDER CERTIFICATES FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE.

Apr 5, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Mar 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED AN OUTDATED LAB ANALYSIS DATED FROM 2012 FOR THE SUSHI RICE pH. PREMISES PREPARES AND SERVES SUSHI RICE FOR THE FRIED SUSHI ROLLS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UPDATED LAB ANALYSIS FOR THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE AND MUST MAINTAIN LAB RESULTS THAT ARE LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, OVEN NEXT TO DEEP FRYERS, DEEP FRYERS, AND PREP TABLES.

Jul 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT CURRENT LAB ANALYSIS. LAB ANALYSIS RESULT PROVIDED FROM "SILLIKER"INC ILLINOIS LABORATORIES # CHG-35599568-0 WITH DATE OF 9/26/2012. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH RESULTS FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING-PREP AREA
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Jul 22, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

FOUND SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT CURRENT LAB ANALYSIS. LAB ANALYSIS RESULT PROVIDED FROM "SILLIKER"INC ILLINOIS LABORATORIES # CHG-35599568-0 WITH DATE OF 9/26/2012. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH RESULTS FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED USE OF LARGE WOOD DISH FOR SUSHI RICE PREPARATION. MUST USE DISHES THAT ARE MADE FROM SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE APPROVED MATERIALS
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THAT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH CHLORINE SANITATION IS BELOW DETECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RECOMMENDED CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION ON HOSE INSTALLED FOR RINSING DISHES AND CONNECTED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE IN DISH WASHING AREA
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN REAR EXIT STORM DOOR FROM DUST AND DEBRIS
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR DISH WASHING-PREP AREA
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Jan 18, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI SECTION. SUCH AS TUNA AT 43.0F 1 LB; SALMON AT 44.4F .5 LB; FAKE CRAB 44.4F .5 LB; COOKED EGGS AT 45.0F 1 LB. SPICY TUNA SALMON AT 44.5F 1.5 LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW FISH AND COLD FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 38.0F TO 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZER WITH FROZEN FOODS (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND THE BIG ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD ON THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HIBACHI HOOD AND TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE FILTER ON THE SAME AREAS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI SECTION. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Aug 18, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 16, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAG IN A METAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-00B (B)
Serious Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SUSHI DISPLAY CASE WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE 56.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 39.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: RAW TUNA AT 57.1F, SHRIMP AT 60.2F, SCRAMBLED EGG AT 58.3F, CREAM CHEESE AT 57.3F.------ INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD PRODUCT TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 69.8F/62.6F/59.9F, BEEF AT 98.1F, SHRIMP AT 70.2F, SQUID AT 46.7F ALSO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE ARE: PICADILLO AT 43.5F, COLESLAW AT 44.9F, CRAB STICK AT 65.3F, RAW CHICKEN AT 51.9F, CHOPPED CILANTRO AT 62.2F, NOODLES AT 60.6F, SLICED ONIONS AT 46.8F. SUSHI RICE AT 79.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $1,000.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS. . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
Serious Critical
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN (UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) ONTO FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN.
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

FOUND FRONT BOTTOM ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AND BETWEEN FRONT 2 DOORS. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOORS WITH HOLES. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS AND REPAIR REAR SCREEN DOOR.--------- ALSO NOTED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR DINING AREA, PARTY ROOM AND IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING BUFFET TABLE CABINETS IN DINING AREA, BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT PARTY AND DINING ROOM.--------NOTED EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA, PARTY ROOM AND DINING ROOM.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDER SUSHI CABINETS AND UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT/BUFFET TABLE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE.----------USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Oct 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED (BY WOK) AND SEAFOOD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER CONDENSER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RIPPED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SUSHI DISPLY COOLER.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

Jan 4, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Dec 29, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1592041, DATED 12-22-15: VIOLATION 18-"OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE." UPON REINSPECTION NOTED 150 DROPPINGS ON SITE- UNDER REAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ADJACENT DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, UNDER THE REAR BUFFET HOLDING CABINET, IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA, AND IN THE REAR PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND EVIDENCE AND MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER SERVICE FACILITY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SCOOPS STORED IN THEM WITH HANDLES DOWN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND IN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT-UNDER COOKING AND DISH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN FLOORS CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT IN VARIOUS AREAS-SUSHI PREP AREA, BY THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ANY BROKEN TILES, FILL IN MISSING GROUT, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR PARTY ROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS OFF GROUND. OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON DRY STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS SEPARATELY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Dec 22, 2015 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND 4 HEADS OF CABBAGE AND 2 CANTALOUPES ALL WITH A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THEM. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN FRESH AND WHOLESOME FOODS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(B).
Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-20LBS OF BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 50.1F, 25LBS OF COOKED PASTA IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 45.5F, AND 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE HOT HOLDING BOX AT 108.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE COOKED FISH IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER. OPERATOR CORRECTED BY STORING RAW FOODS ON BOTTOM SHELVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS AND ALL RAW MEATS SHOULD BE STORED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE MEANING HIGHEST TEMPERATURE TO BE COOKED TO GETS STORED ON THE BOTTOM GOING UP TO THE LOWEST FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED FISH AND SHRIMP SITTING OUT IN PREP AREAS TO THAW INCORRECTLY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN: Thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, OR under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow OR in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1516164 DATED 1-22-15: VIOLATION 45-"NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD BY THE COOKING STATION TO HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT-IN WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER COOKING AND DISH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN FLOORS CORNER TO CORNER AND WALL TO WALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

FOUND A USED ASHTRAY IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE. OPERATOR STATED THAT THEY SMOKE WHEN THE FACILITY IS CLOSED. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR THAT SMOKING CAN NOT OCCUR INSIDE FACILITY AT ANYTIME AND MUST BE DONE SO AT LEAST 15 FEET AWAY FROM BUILDING. OPERATOR REMOVED ASHTRAY. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C).

Jan 22, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

Jan 15, 2015 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

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY NORTH WALL IN FRONT DINING AREA BY FISH FILTER TANK, REAR AREA PARTY ROOM IN DINING, AND IN STORAGE/UTILITY CLOSET, APPROX., 50 IN TOTAL, ALSO NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH AT CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT PLATE STORAGE AREA, AND NOTED MANY DEAD ROACHES VARIOUS AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND PROVIDE A UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 10/10/2014, Inspection #: 1497759, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 31 MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(PLATES) UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 33 STORAGE CABINETS UNDER BUFFETS (HOT AND COLD), EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, UNDER ALL PREP COUNTER AND TABLES, ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND COOLER DOOR LEDGE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH-OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY, REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR TILE IN REA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOR TILE AND RESEAL GROUT IN FLOOR CRACKS. 35 LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE DESSERT COOLER NEEDS REPLACED/SEALED,
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL NOT CLEAN ABOVE SUSHI SERVING AREA, AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE,
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

Oct 10, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(PLATES) UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE CABINETS UNDER BUFFETS (HOT AND COLD), EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, UNDER ALL PREP COUNTER AND TABLES, ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND COOLER DOOR LEDGE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY, REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR TILE IN REA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLLOR TILE AND RESEAL GROUT IN FLOOR CRACKS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INISDE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER.

Sep 29, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING FROM UNDER HIBACHI GRIL AND TWO ADDITIONAL ROACHES UNDER SUSHI PREP AREA AND UNDER FLAT GRILL TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(PLATES) UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE CABINETS UNDER BUFFETS (HOT AND COLD), EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, UNDER ALL PREP COUNTER AND TABLES, ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND COOLER DOOR LEDGE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH-OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY, REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR TILE IN REA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLLOR TILE AND RESEAL GROUT IN FLOOR CRACKS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT WORKING INISDE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER.

May 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABALED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE, WARMER, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS, AND SINKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACE.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN PREP AREAS AND INISDE WALK-IN UNITS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEFT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO PREVENT LEAK.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INISDE ALL COOLERS.

Dec 16, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

Jul 17, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON HOT LINE PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CARTS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WEST WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL, HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER INSIDE THE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

Jul 10, 2013 Short Form 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS, FRUIT AND HOUSE FLIES AT DISH WASHING AREA. OVER 10 FRUIT FLIES AND 6 HOUSE FLIES ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, SOILED UTENSILS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

: NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON HOT LINE PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CARTS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WEST WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL, HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

: CLUTTER INSIDE THE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

May 31, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON HOT LINE PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CARTS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WEST WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL, HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER INSIDE THE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

May 2, 2013 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, EMPLOYEES PERFORMING MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES, BUT NOT WASHING HANDS. (ONE EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING THE PREP AREA FLOOR, REMOVING FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR WITH HER HANDS WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND RETURNING TO THE PREP TABLE AND SLICED A CANTALOUPE. SECOND EMPLOYEE, CLEANING HOT LINE EQUIPMENT WITH A SOILED TOWEL, ALSO WEARING GLOVES AND RETURNED TO HOT LINE TO PREPARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.) INSTRUCTED GLOVES MUST BE REMOVED AND HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION AT THE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
Serious Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES/PAPER TOWELS AT TWO PREP AREAS EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS ON HOT LINE PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE CABINETS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, CARTS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WEST WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE, GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALL, HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER INSIDE THE CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

Oct 15, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jul 19, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.

Jul 10, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1229946 DATED 7/3/12. #19- FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP HANGING AROUND CONTAINER AND GREASE AND FOOD UNDER AND AROUND THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER AND TWO OF THE EMPLOYEES WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED.
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 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS, ON THE CEILING AND EXIT SCREEN DOOR TOTAL 10. OBSERVED FLIES GLUE STRING HANGING ON THE CEILING ALL OVER THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE HOUSE FLIES, REMOVE ALL HOUSE FLIES GLUE STRING AND CLOSE THE EXIT DOOR ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.

Jul 3, 2012 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. NOTED SUSHI RICE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 81.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE OR MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION FOR SUSHI RICE (WATER ACTIVITY AND PH LEVEL). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCT. TOTAL VALUE $ 5.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP HANGING AROUND CONTAINER AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT SIDES AND LEGS WITH SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR CABINET UNDER HOT AND COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED BOTTLE CAP USED AS DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS.---------MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE BEHIND DISHMACHINE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Oct 7, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Sep 29, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE/MOLD IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED OWNER MUST DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. WHEN READY TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521357, DATED 4-15-11; #30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 31-CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. 33-MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, DISH MACHINE AND MOP SINK. 34-EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS ANDD ALONG WALLS, ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. 35-MUST CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AT COOKING/PREP AREAS, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 41-MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 42-ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR. 43-CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED; 7-42-090.

Apr 28, 2011 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN-MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, DISH MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING/PREP AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Apr 15, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED KITCHEN EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FOUND LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND CART BLOCKING SINK, ALSO SOME MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SPONGE INSIDE ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN-MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, CARTS, DISH MACHINE AND MOP SINK.
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. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING/PREP AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Dec 16, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Dec 13, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.//NEED TO INSTALL A SIDE SNEEZE GUARD ON SALAD BAR & STEAM TABLE,RICE AREA GRILL AREA TO FULLY PROTECT FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER BUFFETS,STEAM TABLE, WARMER PREP AREA. AND NEEDS TO HAVE END CAP, SOME OF THE WARMER LIGHTS NEED TO BE SHATTER RESISTANT PROOF OVER THE WARMER UNITS.

Dec 10, 2010 License · 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR MEASURED AT 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR/COMPLETE EXTERMINATION LOG BOOK
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//NEED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL DISH WASHING MACHINE,& 3COMP. SINK IN KITCHEN AREA./NEED SNEEZE GUARD FOR RICE IF TO BE SELF SERVICE.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.//MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER BUFFETS,STEAM TABLE ,WARMER,PREP AREA
Not serious Minor
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.//MUST POST NO SMOKING SIGNS ON PREMISES

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