Chicago Health Dept
1024 N RUSH ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).
24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON SOME PREP AREAS COOLERS CONDENSERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR SUSHI RICE PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STAFF UTILIZING VINEGAR AS AN ADDITIVE FOR SUSHI RICE WITHOUT LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR ADEQUATE pH METER ON-SITE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN LETTER STATING pH of SUSHI FROM CERTIFIED LAB OR OBTAIN ADEQUATE pH METER AND STAFF TRAINING TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS SUSHI RICE ($5) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN DRAIN STOPPERS IN DOWNSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX.50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRAB CUT LEMON WEDGE WITH BARE HAND FROM CONTAINER AND PLACE IT ON PLATE PREPARED FOR DELIVERY TO CUSTOMER TABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO USE UTENSILS OR BARRIERS SUCH AS GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HELD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION; 3 LBS OF SALMON @ 48.0F, 2.5 LBS OF CEVICHE @ 58.2F, 4LBS TUNA @55.9F, 3 LBS SLICED AVOCADO @62.5F, 5 LBS OF CALAMARI FRITO BAGS @59.0F, 3.5 LBS OF COOKED SPINACH @ 76.4F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNITS ON THE COOK LINE, SALAD PREP AREA TABLES, AND MAIN COOK LINE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD-HELD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. TOTAL AMOUNT DISCARDED WAS $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREPARED SUSHI RICE WITH NO LAB TEST OR PH METER FOR RICE ACIDITY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. AS REQUIRED BY CODE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, FIRST AND SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS PRE-SET ON TABLES WITHOUT COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS OR EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED WASTEWATER RELEASED FROM (IN USE) HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND POOLING EXCESSIVELY ONTO REAR PREPS/DISHMACHINE AREA THROUGHOUT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY OPERATING SYSTEM. AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED MATS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE DEBRIS FROM MATS, CLEAN, SANITIZE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on prep tables, instructed to keep away.
clean utensils shelves at dish washing area not clean, debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.
Missing a light shield at kitchen ceiling light fixture. Instructed to install.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER NEAR THE PANTRY PREP LINE AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CUT TOMATOES, SHRIMP, TUNA, AND COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 F TO 52 F IN THE 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER. FOUND A LARGE TUB OF COCKTAIL SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 63 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER NEAR THE REAR PANTRY PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. BY END OF INSPECTION, COOLER NOW MAINTAINING PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F.
FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE USED FOR GLASS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION HOODS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN PLACE.
- MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE 2ND FL DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE HOT APPETIZER/DESERT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- OBSERVED BAFFLE CURTAINS MISSING ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL CONVEYOR DISH MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
- OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -SHARED CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT HUGO SITE ON 1ST FLOOR -HAND SINK AT PREP STATION ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE.
3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, HOLDING BROWN AND WHITE SUBSTANCES, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PACKAGING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
5-205.15- OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, ON 1ST FLOOR, STORED INSIDE ICE BIN USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO ICE NOTED IN SAID ICE BIN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS.
OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILES GROUT AT 1ST DISHMACHINE AREA AND AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PANTRY REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
ICE BUILD-UP NOTED AT THE LOW BOY PREP COOLER AT HOT APPETIZER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER AT DISHMACHINE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PANTRY PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DAMAGED/PEELING CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PANTY AREA.
THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BAR.
REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR.
CLEAN LIGHT PANEL COVER AT CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD UP.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DUMPSTER ROOM DOOR WITH MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET BASES AND PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE PANTRY/DESSERT PREP AREA, 2 FLYING AROUND IN THE SAME AREA AND 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DUMPSTER ROOM THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DOOR TO THE DUMPSTER ROOM OFF OF THE HINGES ALLOWING THE FRUIT FLIES TO ENTER THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY, REPAIR THE DUMPSTER DOOR AND REMOVE OPENINGS AT THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OR MOLD: CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, HOOD VENTS IN PANTRY/DESSERT AREA AND WALL NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DUMPSTER ROOM DOOR WITH MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET BASES AND PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE WATER LINE TO THE LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER HEAD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
FOUND IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 5 POUNDS ESCARGOT AT 53.4F, 8 POUNDS EGG CUSTARD 52.1F, 3 POUNDS CRAB CAKE SAUCE AT 50.5F, 3POUNDS SHRIMP AT 52.1F, 5 POUNDS CRAWLFISH AT 50.6F, AND 5 POUNDS LOBSTER AT 51.0F. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 29 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT $100.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 40.OF OR BELOW.
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS.
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BTWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE AT VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AND GREASY SURFACES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.
CONDENSATION ON WALK-IN COOLER PIPES WHERE INSULATION IS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PIPES TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
RINSE GAUGE OF DISHMACHINE IS NOT WORKING-MUST REPLACE. ALL ICE BINS AT THE BARS MUST HAVE LIDS. RUSTY SHELVES AT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR (2nd FLOOR) NEED CLEANING. ALL FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
WALL COVINGS MISSING BY COFFEE STATION, AT THE GARBAGE ROOM (RIGHT WALL)-MUST BE REPLACED. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM & KITCHEN AREA MUST BE CLEANED/REPLACED-DUE TO DUST OR FOOD STAINS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: FAUCET LEAK AT WASHERS OF HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN & BAR SINKS. 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.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBILITY OF BROKEN GLASS.
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. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MACHINE(S) AT 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN SERVICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 AT HANDSINK IN SERVICE BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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