APR 2
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KAI SUSHI.
BEAT. 22/100
1255 S STATE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 2, 2026 · passed
Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 92026FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 9
2026
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS 4 LBS OF SHRIMP 47.8F, 1 POUND OF POTATOES 48.9F, 1/4 POUND OF SHUMAI 52.8, 3 LBS OF SHELLED EGGS. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY $50 OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK 46.6F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS - 45.4F IN PREP/DISH AREA 50.8. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0 DEGREES F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0 DEGREES F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED).
JUN 182025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 162025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2025
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 112025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 77.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO HOT WATER RUNNING WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SALMON RANGING FROM 48.7F-53.9F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS 20 PONDS OF SALMON AT $200 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JUL 12024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
LOWER SURFACE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING RUBBER COVING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR BY THE DOOR AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING COVING THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.
OCT 42023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 4
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 272023FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM THE POSSIBLE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SCREEN OR MAINTAIN SAID DOOR CLOSED IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 242022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 24
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED TOWELS ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTERD MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOWELS ARE KEPT IN AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
AUG 112022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 17 SMALL FLIES NEAR KITCHEN DOOR ENTRANCE; OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR DISH AREA; OBSERVED 7 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED TOWELS ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTERD MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOWELS ARE KEPT IN AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 92021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 12021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 1
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRASPING READY TO EAT FOOD (SUSHI RICE) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS SCOOPER W/HANDLE OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. COS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS (RAW TUNA, SUSHI RICE, STEAMED RICE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SALT STORED IN THE STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SIX KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE THEM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
NOV 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW TUNA ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. . PACKAGING STATES FISH SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN STRIPPED. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN OFF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 262019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW TUNA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. . PACKAGING STATES FISH SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND 3 COMP WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING SINKS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN STRIPPED. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN OFF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2214114 "3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. " INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
SEP 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(D) OBSERVED READY TO EAT SUSHI OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE FREEZER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLERS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLEREGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 202017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature in reach in cooler in front prep area. Observed ambient air temperature of 53.2F inside cooler. Must repair cooler to maintain ambient air temperature of 40F or less at all times. All potentially hazardous foods discarded during inspection. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. May not be used until unit has been repaired. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Observed 20lbs of potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler and on counter in prep area. Found the following foods in the reach in prep cooler: shrimp shumi @ 53.2F- 54.5F; shrimp tempura @ 51.8F - 59.0F; lobster @ 53.6F; and soft shell crab @ 52.9F - 57.4F. Found eel @ 65.8F and crab mix @ 69.1F on the counter in prep area. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimated value of $400. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
Observed no valid city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. (expired certificate posted.) Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, sushi, etc) are being prepped, cooked and served. Instructed must have a valid city of Chicago food manager certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed plastic wrap and aluminium foil used as a liner throughout kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Instructed must have thermometers placed in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration. Must maintain same.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed food handler in prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in food prep areas. Must maintain same.
FEB 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SUSHI, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD/DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUN 72016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527275 DATED 2-24-15, FOR VIOL# 45: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN KNOB FOR ONE OF THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FEB 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 24
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
MAY 62014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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