Jieyi Sushi

Chicago Health Dept

1178 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

104

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 31

2026

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SNEEZE WHILE PREPARING SUSHI ROLL, EMPLOYEE THEN RINSED THE GLOVES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND WIPED THE GLOVES ON A SOILED TOWEL STORED ON COUNTERTOP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES, PROPERLY WASH HANDS FOLLOWING THE SNEEZING INCIDENT, REPLACE WITH CLEAN GLOVES AND PROCEED WITH FOOD PREP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. SUSHI ROLL WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA, SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE BETWEEN 50-100PPM. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED BLACK SLIME LIQUID AND DEBRIS (MOLDLIKE) BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT RODENT PROOF WITH AT LEAST 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN GROUND AND DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILETROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS POOLED ON FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (FYERS, COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES) LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND BASMENT STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610338 ON JANUARY 10, 2025. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. .

JAN 10

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 3

2025

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591053 ON 3/14/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 14

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE.

MAR 7

2024

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF COOKED EGGROLLS. THE EGGROLLS WERE STORED IN THE PREP COOLER INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A PROPER CONTAINER SO AS NOT TO CROSS-CONTAMINATE THE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU TO NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AFTER THE DISCLOSURE THAT "ROLLS CONTAIN RAW SASHIMI." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, ON THE OUTSIDE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS, ROLLING PREP CART AT THE COOK'S LINE USED FOR SPICES, DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND BROILER IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND SOOT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580631 ON 8/24/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED A VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH ASHES IN THE CONTAINER AND ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT ASHTRAYS CANNOT BE STORED INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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AUG 24

2023

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED BASEBOARDS COMING OFF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 17

2023

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CELAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD, COOKED CHICKEN, IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER LAB RESULTS INDICATING SUSHI IS AT PROPER PH DATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS OF PH TESTING METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS COMING OFF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2561371 DATED 7/27/2022: #10 6-301.14 "MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT SUSHI PREP HANDWASHING SINK" #58 2-102.13 "OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 27

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT SUSHI PREP HANDWASHING SINK

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 51.6F-54F INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3.5 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW.

NOV 19

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY THAW VACUUM PACKAGED FISH. PACKGE STATES FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 10

2021

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED RICE, AND READY TO EAT RAW FISH HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED RAW FISH ON THE MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDEREMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY THAW VACUUM PACKAGED FISH. PACKGE STATES FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUM PACKAGE BEFORE THAWING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WAS LAST SERVICED BY ROSE 1/30/20, FOUND NO OTHER PROOF OF SERVICE WITHIN A YEAR. EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS AND WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH ACCUMILATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

JUN 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS, AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

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

Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE TORN/BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS FOR EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, (STOVE, WOK, FRYER) AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 17

2019

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN IN A PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 57F, VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL THE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, (STOVE, WOK, FRYER) AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

SEP 18

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO REMOVE PAPER AND CARDBOARD OF STORAGE SHELVING AND SPICE RACKS, AND CLEAN SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH A TOWEL DUE TO A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

#6-501.114:OBSERVER CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONINTORING. #6-501.13:FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON THE 1st FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE DEBRIS AND LITTER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

SEP 10

2018

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH WASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. OBSERVERD THE HOT WATER KNOB BROKEN AND LEAKING AT THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED A TCS FOOD ITEM BEING HELD AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURE (COOKED SUSHI RICE AT 78.8F) INSIDE A RICE STEAMER/COOKER AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OR TEST KIT (PH METER) . MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10LBS AT $15. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES ARE DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPPED WITH A TOWEL DUE TO A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVER CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONINTORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON THE 1st FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE DEBRIS AND LITTER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIMPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FEB 7

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS INSIDE THE COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

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