Kai Sushi

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Inspections

1. Nov 14, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2. Nov 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND PAPER TOWEL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT2609761 # ON 12/27/2024. #43. OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS AND SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HANDLES ARE STORED NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS. #47. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A TORN GASKET ON LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN UNIT IN GOOD REPAIR. #55. OBSERVED THE MOP SINK INTERIOR, FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN MENS BATHROOM, AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PLASTIC DEBRIS, AND BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

3. Dec 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE CABINET DOOR AT FRONT DUMP SINK. MANAGER ELIMINATED BOTH PESTS AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE AREA UNDER SINK. DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EVIDENCE OF PESTS OR LIVE ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY CABINETS, UNDER SINKS, AND ANY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REGULARLY TREAT AREAS FOR PESTS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LIVE COCKROACHES. MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT AND ADDITIONAL REPORTS FROM ORKIN SHOW REGULAR MAINTAINANCE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS AND SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HANDLES ARE STORED NOT IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A TORN GASKET ON LEFT SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN UNIT IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN STORAGE CLOSET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ALLOW MOPS TO AIR DRY IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE MOP SINK INTERIOR, FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET IN MENS BATHROOM, AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PLASTIC DEBRIS, AND BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

4. Dec 22, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 21, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, SUSHI, SOUPS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     NOTED ASSORTED PACKAGED CRAB MEATS ON THE SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. THE PRODUCT WAS STILL FROZEN.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED ICE SCOOP ONTO THE ICE MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDERS FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     NOTED WASTEWATER BACKING UP WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND SWAGE GRAY WATER INTO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, FLOORS UNDER SINK, AND THE ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

6. Oct 28, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11 OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S TELEPHONE ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING OBJECTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (FORKS) AND PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT SUSHI STATION AND THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

7. Oct 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SUSHI) WAS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION TRANSFER SLICED GREEN BELL PEPPERS FROM A FOOD CONTAINER INTO A SMALLER FOOD CONTAINER TO GO ON THE CONDIMENT LINE. THE SLICED GREEN BELL PEPPERS ARE USED AS A CONDIMENT FOR THE SUSHI. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR THE USE OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MUST MARK UNDERCOOKED FOOD ON THE MENU MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "R.A.W." OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSIS LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT AND BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE HOW THE PH TEST KIT IS USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED, PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2-3 LIVE ROACHES ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION INSPECTION IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE ICE MACHINE, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. I RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED THE FACILITY'S TELEPHONE ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING OBJECTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (FORKS) AND PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT SUSHI STATION AND THE REAR FOOD 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.

8. Mar 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN AND SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

9. Jun 10, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. May 10, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE RUBBER RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER STRIPPING.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED A FOOD PEELER AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER HANGING FROM THE INSIDE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST NOT STORE FOOD UTENSILS AT THE HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. May 3, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS MISO SOUP ON INDUCTION BURNER AT 212 F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR BOTH COOKS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE THERMAL COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW OCTOPUS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CHOPPED GREEN ONION AND ABOVE PREPARED COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS SPICY MAYO, 5 LBS COOKED CRAB LEGS, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN NUGGETS,10 LBS COOKED FISH IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED WITH AND ESTIMATED VALUE OF $250.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION IMPROPERLY THAWING IN UNOPENED R.O.P PLASTIC SEALING INSIDE THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOWING PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THAWING WHICH STATES TO REMOVE FROM R.O.P PLASTIC SEALING.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR TO THE OUTDOOR WALK-WAY BEING PROPPED OPEN WITH A LARGE STYROFOAM BOX LID. ALSO OBSERVED THE RUBBER RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER STRIPPING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREENED DOOR FOR VENTILATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST NOT STORE THE FOOD BOX FREEZER IN THE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE BOX FREEZER.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      ALL COOKS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED A FOOD PEELER AND OTHER UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER HANGING FROM THE INSIDE SPLASH GUARD OF THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST NOT STORE FOOD UTENSILS AT THE HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN REPLACED WITH CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2253080 ON 1-24-19 NOT CORRECTED. #55-: ALL STORED UNNECESSARY ITEM SUCH AS UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.#57-: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.#58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

12. Jan 24, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL STORED UNNECESSARY ITEM SUCH AS UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

13. Jan 17, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: MISO SOUP AT 206.4F. MANAGER WAS CONTACTED AND ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO SOAP LOCATED AT EITHER FOOD PREPS HAND WASHING SINKS. EMPLOYEE OBTAINED CONTAINERS AND FILLED WITH SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MISSING/BROKEN HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED RAW FISH, RAW TUNA BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL TEACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER FRESH CUCUMBERS AND AVOCADOS ALONG WITH OTHER ASSORTED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED FOODS. FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW TCS FOODS WITH PREPARED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED TSC FOODS OR NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED RAW TUNA AND RAW FISH BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON PREP SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL FROZEN FOODS UNDER PROPER THAWING METHODS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      ALL BULK RICE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST NOT STORE THE FOOD BOX FREEZER IN THE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED COOKS NOT WEARING HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL BULK FOODS. HANDLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED FROM BULK FOOD ITEMS OR STORED SEPARATELY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX AT SUSHI BAR BEING USED AS FOOD/SAUCE CONTAINER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE QUATERNARY SANITIZER IS BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC ON SOME COOLERS METAL SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC FROM COOLERS SURFACES. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      ALL STORED UNNECESSARY ITEM SUCH AS UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC PADDING ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NO VENTILATION/HOOD SYSTEM FOR DEEP FRYER AND SEVERAL PROPANE GAS STOVES LOCATED IN THE PREMISE. MUST REMOVE STOVES AND DEEP FRYER OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION SYSTEM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

14. Feb 13, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE PREP COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SUSHI AREA,UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE

15. Jan 29, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      SUSHI COLD UNIT NOT TURNED ON DUE TO MANAGER GOT THE WRONG UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO PROOF OF VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.INFORMATION GIVEN

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA,REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM DINING AREA.