Chicago
49
BEAT

Kai Zan

2557 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 · Wicker Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
11 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-11
Pass Rate
58%
6 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-08-11)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2017, 2015...)
Sanitation issues found across 22 inspections
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 22×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
2025-08-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-08-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR TEA CLOSET PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN REAR LARGE TOILET ROOM,HAND SINK IN KITCHEN ON LINE AND DINING ROOM DRINK STATION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 2.5LBS. OYSTERS AND NO SIGNED AND DATE ON TAG OF WHEN LAST ITEM WAS SERVED OR SOLD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.APPX. 2.5LBS. $75.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR TOILET ROOMS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON DESSERT COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TROUGH FLOOR DRAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

2024-11-20 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2023-12-06 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2022-03-31 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN SOR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. P...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2018-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

minor Pest Activity

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED THE FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

2017-03-31 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-02-02 Fail Complaint
5
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1960434 ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2016: (30) Found several items (fish, seafood, etc) without proper label. Instructed must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. All bulk foods m...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OLD TAPE HANGING FROM A STORAGE RACK OVER CLEAN PLATES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN A SEPARATE CLEAN AREA AWAY FROM THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-09-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several items (fish, seafood, etc) without proper label. Instructed must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with name and date. All bulk foods must be labeled with name. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found broken handle on 2 door cooler in front prep area (Santiago station cooler). Must repair or replace. Found excessive ice buildup on rear freezer. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Found rust on shelves in rear of kitchen area, near dishwashe...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must have thermometers in all coolers in a conspicuous spot. Must have stem thermometers available for food handlers. Must maintain.

2015-12-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH NO SANITIZING RINSE DETECTED (0 PPM CHLORINE) AT THE FINAL RINSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT 100PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FISH LOCATED IN THE LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT STATED THAT THEY VACUUM PACKAGE THE FISH ONSITE WITH THE MAC...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2015-10-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2014-05-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2014-05-22 Fail Canvass
6
serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1277658 ON 1-17-13. 32-EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NO MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED...

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2013-01-17 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Exposed handsink in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

2013-01-15 Fail Complaint

No violations found.

2012-06-05 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-05-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

A certified laboratory analysis is required for the testing of sushi rice.

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Found no soap,no hand papertowels available to the exposed handsinks at this time.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Foods not protected during storage, preparation display and service. Front counter must be to protected at all times against possible contamination of customers including entry way to food prep/dishroom.

serious Chemical Safety

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Found Plumbers puddy inside three compartment sink,exposed handsink Instructed to remove toxic plumbers puddy.

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