SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JUNO.

YOUR CALL. 73/100

2638 N LINCOLN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 9, 2025 · passed

8 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 9
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY(OIL).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING COVING ON WALL LEFT SIDE CORNER LOCATED BY BASEMENT BOTTOM STEPS. MUST REPAIR.

JUL 9
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-402.12/ NOTED DOORS ON KITCHEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO INSURE PROPER COLD HOLDING AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)/ NOTED OVEN INTERIORS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114/ NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND STORE KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11/ NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILE BETWEEN CHEST AND VERTICAL FREEZER AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF DISH AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOK LIKE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS LIKE COOKED HOUSE MADE "YURU VIN" CREAM AND HOUSEMADE SOY SAUCE, AND LEAFY GREENS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 43.5-44.6 F STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED $ 150 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED REACH-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 49 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED

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

NOTED DOORS ON KITCHEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO INSURE PROPER COLD HOLDING AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED OVEN INTERIORS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK AT SUSHI BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILE BETWEEN CHEST AND VERTICAL FREEZER AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF DISH AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOK LIKE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND STORE KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 15
2023
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE LID OF THE BOX FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEBOARD WALL COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN: AT THE FAR NORTH CORNER OF THE SUSHI PREP BAR, UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN COOLERS NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, MILK CRATES, UTENSIL ETC. MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPEN HOLE IN THE CEILING AROUND PIPING ABOVE THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER AND MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST SEAL HOLE AND REPLACE VENT COVER.-----NOTED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

AUG 10
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NO-TAG WAS PROVIDED FOR 39 EACH FRESH OYSTER BOX STORED INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER. ALSO NO SHELLFISH IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR ALL FRESH OYSTERS.FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR AND 2022. INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. ALSO MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST OYSTER IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE FOR THE OYSTERS ON ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. PRESENT OYSTER DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 3, VALUE 40 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE SECOND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK(DUMB SINK)BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DOOR PROVIDED AT WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME ON WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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DEC 11
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3RD HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 21
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON BASEMENT AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 14
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS AND REPAIR DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. DEFROST EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DEEP FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR AND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS. CLEAN DUST FROM FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 16
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN SUSHI 1ST PREP COOLER,REAR PREP COOLER NEAR WALL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE EXTERIOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,BASEMENT REACH IN FREEZER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT & PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AND COVER.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN SUSHI PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,BASEMENT AND BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR PANEL IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING FLOOR TILES AT REAR EXIT DOOR,DAMAGED FLOOR IN BAR AREA UNDER HAND SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FOOD DEBRI FROM LOWER WALL NEAR 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,AT PILLAR NEAR WALK IN COOLER,UNDER DISH MACHINE,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND WALL BASE IN BASEMENT.MUST RECAULK WALL TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT SUHI PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH RACKS,RICE HOLDER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREAS & FLOOR DRAIN AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TRIM AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOOSE CAULKING AT SAME,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,WATER STAINED CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN HALLWAY.MUST CLEAN WALL AT MOPSINK AND LIGHT SHIELD IN EMPLOYEES TOILETROOM.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK AT BAR AREA

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

SEP 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND ONE BIG AND SMALL CONTAINER WITH OYSTER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH OUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND TAG MUST BE KEPT FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS AFTER ALL THE SHELLFISH HAS BEEN CONSUMED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-35-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00, TOTAL 4 LBS.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA SUSHI, SALMON SUSHI, CRAB LEG, COOKED SHRIMP,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TWO REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI STATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AREA WITH THE CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ON ONE OF THE SUSHI CASE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

SEP 19
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

METAL BASEBOARD AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER MISSING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING MISSING UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 12
2013
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. FOUR ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND SUSHI BAR AREA. ALL OF THEM BEING USED DURING INSPECTION FOR FOOD PREPARATION. NONE OF THEM DESIGNATED AS AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL OF THEM WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DESIGNATE ONE OF THE SINKS AS AN EXPOSED HAND SINK ONLY, REMOVE FOOD CONTAINERS FROM THAT SINK AND REMOVE THE SOAP AND TOWELS FROM THE OTHER SINKS USED FOR FOOD PREP AND INSTRUCT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0PPM QUATERNARY LEVEL AND 0PPM CHLORINE LEVEL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AND SWITCHING SEVERAL TYPES OF SANITIZERS. MACHINE TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER. ALSO, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT SANITIZER IN THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. POTS/PANS BEING WASHED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM 12-13-12. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT. AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-13-12 NOT CORRECTED. #32-PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP MUST BE LABELED.

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

ALL POTS/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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

METAL BASEBOARD AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER MISSING WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING MISSING UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE OUTDOOR SMOKER/COOKER AND PROPANE GAS TANK FROM OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. NO FOODS BEING SMOKED/COOKED AT THIS TIME. MUST REMOVE WOODEN DRESSER DRAWER FROM OUT DOOR GARBAGE AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

DEC 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH A SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

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

REMOVE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PATCH AND REPAIR THE DINING ROOM CEILING WHERE NEEDED.

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

PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE MOP SINK.

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

REMOVE THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT (ICE MACHINE AND FREEZER).

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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