DIVA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

3542 N HALSTED ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 26

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

FEB 20

2026

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO HAND SINK. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/20/26.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APROX. 4 DEAD ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PEST AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 30

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BUCKETS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN FREEZER.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR REACH IN BLACK DOOR COOLER AT FRONT BAR: CREAM CHEESE AT 48.9F, FISH EGGS AT 49.1F, CRAB MEAT AT 49.1F, AND TUNA AT 50.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 10 LBS WITH A $250 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HANDLES OF STANDING COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WOK STATION TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE BELOW UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION FOR UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF GREASE ON FLOOR AT CORNER OF OVEN AND BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNER BETWEEN STANDING FREEZER AND WOK STATION ON MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR BOTH MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE FOR EACH MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

JUN 16

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

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JUN 9

2023

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED PREP/DISHROOM. ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA HOWEVER IS AWKWARD TO REACH FOR HANDWASHING MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,SEAL BASEBOARD WALL TILES AT SAME AREA. CEMENT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NORTH-EAST CORNER ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNEVEN,POROUS NOT CLEANABLE(EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE ON IT)REMOVE PREPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

APR 27

2022

PASS 3 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED IN ONE OF TWO OF THE UNISEX RESTROOMS, THE HANDWASHING WATER PRESSURE WAS LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

OCT 27

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 20

2021

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH GREASE AND PEELING DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE BOTH AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND HALLWAY TO KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-20-19 REPORT #2289117 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #51- NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PIPES/CONDUITS ON EDGES COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

MAY 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 45.1F, PORK BELLY 45.9F, NOODLE 46.4FF, CHICKEN 45.5F, BEEF 45.9F, EGGS 46.4F, POT STICKERS 47.5F, VEGIE GHOZA 48.1F, RICE 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 4/25/2008. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE 48.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT SUSHI EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARD OR SHELVING FOR DRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OR APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR DRYING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME AND DIRT, AT THE EXTERIOR DOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAY WITH STANDING WATER AND WHERE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Pest Activity

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

APR 10

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE SUSHI PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR REPAIR(TAPE HOLDING UP FIXTURES). MUST REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE WATERINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER ABOVE RESTROOM AREAS.(STORAGE AREAS)MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED/ORGANIZED.

JUN 22

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR SUSHI/SASHIMI. INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FOR MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS AND SEAFOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. A PLACARD WAS PROVIDED TO OPERATOR AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP TO COVER WIRE SHELVING TO LEFT OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ROUGH RESIDUE FROM UNDERSIDE OF COOK LINE COOLER HANDLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTERS FROM WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.

AUG 10

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP ARE. MUST CLEAN A ND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 2

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE OVERHEAD/WALL MOUNTED METAL WIRE SHELVES USED FOR POT, PAN, AND PLATE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE CARPETING ON THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOODS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN FOOD PRERATION AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE ABOVE FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

OCT 21

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

OCT 18

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 14

2010

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST TURN ON BOTH SUSHI COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS FOR INSPECTION. MAINTAIN ALL BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG TH BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ONE OF THE SUSHI COOLERS IS MISSING THE SLIDING PLASTIC DOOR. MUST PROVIDE. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BEER COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE BIN, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MICROWAVE SHELF, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAINT THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL ALL WALLS AND WALL OPENINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP ON PREMISES OR SHOW PRROF OF IT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS.

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