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Wabisabi

4720 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

93cited violations
6serious tier
19inspections
55tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026110
20254170
20241110
2023220
2022180
2021140
20202152
20192181
2018161
2017130
2016282
2015100

Inspections

  1. Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  2. Mar 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. Mar 19, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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).

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  4. Jan 13, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  5. Jan 3, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  6. Jan 24, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.).

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON COOLING STATION IN KITCHEN.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  7. Dec 26, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Dec 14, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

  9. Sep 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, PANKO, SALT ETC)

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  10. Sep 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      CLEAN THE DUST AND THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

  11. Mar 13, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING PIPE ON BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK

  12. Feb 25, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING PIPE ON BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK

  13. Apr 2, 2019 Complaint 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 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

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM

    • 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.

  14. Mar 28, 2019 Complaint · 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE AMBIEN TEMPERATURE IN ALL COOLING UNITS

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FILTERS ON HOOD SYSTEM

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK

  15. Mar 27, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  16. Jan 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  17. Sep 19, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  18. Sep 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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).

    • 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).

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  19. 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.