AUG 6
2026
PASS · 0 violations
Butterfly
Chicago Health Dept
1139-1143 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).
18 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
The numbers
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
82
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026
Inspection history
JUL 30
2026
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS BBQ EEL 70F, 3 LBS JUMBO SHRIMP 98F, 3 LBS FISH 101F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED IN SUSHI PREP AREA ON SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @ 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD AT THIS TIME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP WHERE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED, FLYING THROUGHOUT SUSHI PREP, MAIN PREP AREA ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOKLINE DETACHED, TORN GASKETS ON COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT SUSHI PREP AND MAIN PREP AREA, AND 2 DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER LOCATED IN BAR WITH EXCESSIVE TAPE MENDING BASE OF UNIT AND ON DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND ICEMACHINE, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, SMALL OVEN LOCATED IN SUSHI PREP, MICROWAVE IN BAR, ROLLING CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, SHELVING UNITS LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER, AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND UPSTAIRS STORAGE WITH HEAVY FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UPSTAIRS DRY/LIQUOR STORAGE SPACE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF FLOOR TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 9
2025
PASS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ROLLING CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
APR 25
2024
PASS 3 violations
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BUS TRAYS FOR THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, GREASE TRAP, STORAGE SHELVES, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, GAS PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ROLLING CART.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER POOLING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
NOV 30
2023
PASS 5 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELLED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH THE COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 OF 2 WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, SUSHI BAR, BAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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SEP 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, SUSHI BAR, BAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2581629 DATED 9/13/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 13
2023
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WATER BACKING UP AND NOT BEING ABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY. 1 BEHIND BOX FREEZER IN FRONT BAR AREA AND 1 UNDERNEATH WATER HEATER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE PADS AT EXPOSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA, INSIDE OF CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, AND ON TOP OF REAR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PESTS FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEAD PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER, AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DISH AREA, SUSHI BAR, BAR, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS AND CEILING IN KITCHEN AND ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED STARBUCKS DRINKS AND WATER BOTTLES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE EMPLOYEE FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREA.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD COOKED BBQ EEL INSIDE TOASTER OVEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 76.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. ALL HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD BEEF INSIDE PREP COOLER MAINTAING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F, EGGS IN PREP COOLER AT 62.2F AND SHRIMP IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.1F. PRIORITY. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE CLEAR BINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT LABELS. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF FOOD/INGREDIENT.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BINS AND BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.
APR 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED EEL IN THE TOASTER OVEN AT 60.7F. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED .5LBS VALUED AT $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (58.9F). TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10 POUNDS VALUED AT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BOXES OF VEGETABLE OIL, BUCKETS OF SOY SAUCE, AND BAGS STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUCT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURES, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38.005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS OF THE FLOORS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS.
DEC 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLYOEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38.005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN PREP COOLER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST ORGANIZE FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
SEP 15
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ACCUMULATING ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF OF THE SIDES OF THE RECEPTACLE. GREASE BUILDUP WAS ALSO OBSERVED ON THE GROUND BELOW THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. MANAGER HAD 3 EMPLOYEES DETAIL CLEAN THE RECEPTACLE AND GROUND SURFACE BELOW PRIOR TO THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION--SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A METAL BAR HANGING FROM THE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPELRY RE-ATTACH THE METAL PIECE HANGING FROM THE CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SOY SAUCE AND STICKY SUBSTANCES ON TOP OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE SUSHI BAR NEAR THE DRINK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 13
2016
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 6
2016
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. BOTH OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS LIDS WERE FORCED UP BY OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER GET LARGER OR ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS OR INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PICK UPS TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE GENERATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1633047 DATED 03/11/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 30-INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME. 32-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE ON THE PREP TABLE, THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. 41-INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP FROM THE SMALL CHEST REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. THE REAR SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A STACK OF CONTAINERS AND PANS AND THERE WAS A LARGE ROLL OF SARAN WRAP BLOCKING THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR THE EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
FOUND SHRIMP NOT PROPERLY THAWING, IT WAS SITTING IN A PAN OF WATER IN THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN A COOLER, UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE ON THE PREP TABLE, THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, WHEN HOT/COLD WATER IS TURNED ON IT SPRAYS UP FROM THE MOUTH OF THE FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN ALL.
NOV 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN, PRODUCE AND VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED TAKE OUT CONTAINERS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES, DUST ACCUMULATION ON ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE PREP AREA, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT. REMOVE CARDBOARD FLATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORE AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
JAN 5
2015
PASS 8 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY, GREASY. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INTERIOR COOKS LINE HOOD EXHAUST. INTERIOR COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, UNDER ALL SINKS AND EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGHOUT DISH AREA, UNDER AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN OR ON DRY FOODS IN FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. COOKS LINE AND SUSHI BAR WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE STATE OF ILLINOIS ON LINE SANITATION COURSE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. NONE ON SITE.
APR 29
2014
PASS 1 violation
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOODS (RICE AND FLOUR) IN UNLABELED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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