Chicago Health Dept
1114-1118 W ARMITAGE AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).
17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2025.
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR BAR AREA AND AT THE FRONT PACKING PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP SUSHI COOLER AND ONE DOOR UPRIGHT DAIRY COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PACKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PACKING PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME
4-903.11(A;C) ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
4-501.11 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL DOORS OF COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK'S LINE OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER.
4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: NOTED RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
5-205.15 HOT AND COLD WATER NOT OPERATIONAL ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE LEFT WASHBOWL AVAILABLE.----MISSING FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11 EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC SHIELD IN THE REAR ROOM WEAR THE UTILITY SINK AND COOLERS ARE LOCATED.
THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND PRIMING THE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MACHINE TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT ON THE COOK'S LINE OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZER.
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS LEG PROPS FOR THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST PAINT/SEAL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL DOORS OF COOLERS ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
NOTED RUSTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND SHELVING AT THE DISH MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
HOT AND COLD WATER NOT OPERATIONAL ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE LEFT WASHBOWL AVAILABLE.----MISSING FAUCET ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ON THE PLASTIC SHIELD IN THE REAR ROOM WEAR THE UTILITY SINK AND COOLERS ARE LOCATED.
6-202.15 OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.BOTH REAR DOORS WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN.REPAIR ISSUE
4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR REPLACE BROKEN SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA.
4-204.18 PIPES ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ARE LEAKING AND UNIT WITH ICE BUILD-UP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORED UNDER UNIT
5-205.15 LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT NORTH END OF AREA.
5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.
6-201.11: REPAIRED FLOOR WITH CEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AT FOLLOWING AREA: INSIDE THE POT STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN,UNDER THE WOOKS EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR,INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
6-202.11: DRY FOOD STAINES AT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13:FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDED.
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON-SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(SUSHI). INCLUDED ON COMPUTER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.BOTH REAR DOORS WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN.REPAIR ISSUE
PIPES ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ARE LEAKING AND UNIT WITH ICE BUILD-UP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD STORED UNDER UNIT
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR REPLACE BROKEN SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AREA.
LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AT NORTH END OF AREA.
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM.
REPAIRED FLOOR WITH CEMENT NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AT FOLLOWING AREA: INSIDE THE POT STORAGE IN THE KITCHEN,UNDER THE WOOKS EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR,INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
DRY FOOD STAINES AT PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDED.
PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE,HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE, MISSING THE CORRECTED SOLUTION.MUST MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. NEW INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP/DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
CAN OPENER BLADE IS DIRTY AND RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
WOOD PIECES UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE USED FOR SHELF NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
BROKEN RUBBER MATS ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA/KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR,INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURES OR NECESSARY ITEMS ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN: -BAR AREA -SUSHI STATION -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT NORTH END OF COOK LINE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK AT SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SLICED CARROT GARNISHES, FISH FILET, SAUCES, ETC. STORED IN SUSHI STATION COOLERS AND KITCHEN PREP REACH IN COOLERS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WHITE POWDER AND RED POWDER SUBSTANCES STORED IN SIDE SMALL DELI CONTAINERS AT SUSHI STATION WITH OUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ONCE FOODS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND STORED IN SMALLER CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PAPER GOOD, PAPER BAGS, TOGO CONTAINERS, ETC. STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE/LINES, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED UNDER GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT WINE STORAGE CLOSET. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LINE SURFACE WITH FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR SEAL SURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND OR IDENTIFY
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE REST ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REGROUT FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO WALK IN WITH LARGE WHOLE AND RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE SAID TABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED DUCK TAPE USED ON SUSHI STATION SLIDING DISPLAY CASE DOOR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FROM DRAIN BOARD ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON WHITE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER LOCATED AT THE WEST CORNER OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS (NOT EXCESSIVE)FROM THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD OFF CEILING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON SUSHI PREP COOLER,REAR VEGETABLE PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES ,GRILL TABLES IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,BASEMENT REAR VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF SUSHI PREP COOLER,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,FRYER CABINET.
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER WOK STATON & FLOOR DRAIN.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN MAIN KITCHEN & REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN
MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE TWO SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,COOK LINE AND PREP AREA.
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR, WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. NO DRAIN STOPPERS ON THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. MUST INSTAL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE.PREP AREA.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10-30-14 NOT CORRECTED. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-13-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST RE-GROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.#35- OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY. REPAIR MAN IS ON SITE AT THIS TIME TO MAKE THE ABOVE REPAIRS NECESSARY AND HAS SUBMITTED A LETTER TO CDPH WITH INTEND TO COMPLETE BY 11-12-14. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-13-14 NOT CORRECTED. #34-MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.#35- OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.#36-OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.#38- MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.#43-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD TUBING IN REAR PREP AREA OF KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
LEAK UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.
OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.
MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT CANNOT BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND CRISPY NOODLES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.
MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP LINE COOLERS. MUST FILL IN THE HOLES IN THE BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.
OBSERVED AN UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE WOK STATION. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS AREA.
MUST INSTALL PROPER HANDLES FOR THE HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OBSERVED COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CONSUMABLE ICE FROM THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BOX FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED TWO SEPARATE EMPLOYEES AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS IMPROPERLY WASHING WITH OUT SANITIZING AT IMPROPER SINKS. FIRST EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WITH FOOD PREP BOWL IN SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DISH SOAP AND SCRUBBING SPONGE. SECOND EMPLOYEE OBSERVED WASHING PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER IN ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK ALSO WITH SPONGE AND SOAP FROM ADJACENT HAND SOAP DISPENSER. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING BEHIND BAR OR IN REAR SERVER STATION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. BASEMENT BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. POOLING LIQUID UNDER BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT DRY FOODS STORAGE MUST REPLACE.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR. LEAK ON RIGHT SIDE NOZZLE OF SAME SINK, MUST REPAIR. LARGE FOOD BLENDER PLUGGED INTO ELECTRICAL SOCKET MUST BE REMOVED FROM BASEMENT NOT APPROVED AS A FOOD PREP AREA, OR PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED PLUMBING AND FOOD PROTECTION FOR SUCH AN AREA.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS IS ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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