Wabisabi
4720 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2423740
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 17 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 19, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (SUSHI,RICE,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED (2) BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON TOP OF THE KITCHEN STAND-UP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SAID COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND 1 BURNER STOVE AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MICROWAVES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT NEWLY INSTALLED ICE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN WALLS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE SIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE(TCS FOODS) SUSHI, SOUP ETC.IS BEING PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND - OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO DID NOT SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES WITH EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND TO SIGN TO CONFIRM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED WET AND DRY INGREDIENTS IN CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS TO INDENTIFY WET AND DRY PRODUCTS STORED, EXAMPLE (SALT, FLOUR, ETC.).
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAT OR HAIR NETS FOR HANDLERS TO PREVENT HAIR IN FOOD.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON COOLING STATION IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILD UP IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE KITCHEN AREA - WALLS AND SURFACES NEAR STOVE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AFFIXED TO MOP SINK IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSEVERED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS IN ALL CORNERS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OVER COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 14, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND EXPIRED SUSHI PH LETTER (07-21-17) FROM LABORATORY INDICATING RICE USED FOR SUSHI HAS HAD PH REDUCED TO RENDER IT NON-TCS. A pH TEST WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR 5 YEARS AND AFTER THAT A NEW TEST WILL BE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CURRENT SUSHI pH ANALYTICAL RICE LETTER AND MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, PANKO, SALT ETC)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CONDENSED MILK) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS (NEXT TO THE SOUP STOVE) IN THE KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOASTER OVEN, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE DUST AND THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 13, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 105 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING PIPE ON BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 25, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO PROPER 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
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Serious
Priority
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN WARM WATER TEMP 105 F ,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE),IN FOOD HANDLE NOT TOUCHING FOOD AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WALLS AND DOORS FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS ON REACH IN FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING PIPE ON BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 2, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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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 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE 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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 28, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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)
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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
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM IS 65 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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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 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE AMBIEN TEMPERATURE IN ALL COOLING UNITS
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE 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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FEMALE AND MALE EMPLOYEE WASHING THE DISHES WHILE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT EVEN SET UP. BASIN ON THE MIDDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER AND SOAP. AND THEY ARE JUST RUNNING THE WATER TO RINSE THE TRAY AND OTHER DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEACH THE EMPLOYEE HOW TO SET THE 3 COMPT SINK AND HOW TO USE THE SANITIZER DURING INSPECTION.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI, STEAMED RICE, SHRIMP,CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. BEN LIANG CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:40pm.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE TAPE ON THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE IN THE KITCHEN. SEAL ALL GAP/HOLE AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASH ROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Serious
Critical
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Jan 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED/DATED AND BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOODS IN COOLERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE COOKLINE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 19, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ASSORTED EGG ROLLS,CRAB RANGOON,PORK LOIN ROLLS ETC.,.AT THIS TIME,THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. OBSERVED PORK LOIN ROLLS AT 46.5F-68.7F,SHRIMP AT 48.2FCRAB RANGOON AT 48.7F,EGG ROLLS AT 53.1.,ETC.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Not serious
Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 9, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.