AUG 11
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 49/100
2557 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 11, 2025 · passed
11 of 19 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
53
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since May 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 42025FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2025
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR NEAR TOILET ROOMS MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON DESSERT COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM TROUGH FLOOR DRAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
DEC 62023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
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DEC 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED THE FLOOR DRAINS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
FEB 22017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 2
2017
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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 must be labeled with name. Must maintain. (32) Found excessive ice buildup on rear freezer. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Found rust on shelves in rear of kitchen area, near dishwasher. Instructed to remove rust, or paint shelves. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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.
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.
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.
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.
SEP 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 dishwasher. Instructed to remove rust, or paint shelves. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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.
DEC 182015FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 MACHINE. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN LOCATED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USING MACHINE UNTIL A HACCP PLAN HAS BEEN APPROVED BY CDPH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* 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.
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.
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.
OCT 132015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAY 232014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAY 222014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JAN 172013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAY 252012FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
A certified laboratory analysis is required for the testing of sushi rice.
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.
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.
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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