Chicago Health Dept
1624 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TOILET ROOMS, FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED WHITE RICE, COOKED SHRIMP, PAR COOKED SHRIMP, PAR COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BROCCOLI NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 20 LBS VALUED AT $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
NOTED BULK ITEMS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON SURFACES IN KITCHEN AND ON DINING ROOM TABLES .INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DRYING RACK IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHOULD BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR
NOTED HOLE ALONG BASEBOARD OF WEST WALL AT THE TOP OF STAIRS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RESTORING TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING/REPAINT CEILING SMOOTH SURFACE.
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS(SOUTH WALL AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN; ALSO REPLACE HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. REPAIR ISSUE
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
REPAIR WALL IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR PLASTIC BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS(SOUTH WALL AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN; ALSO REPLACE HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. REPAIR ISSUE
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
REPAIR WALL IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR PLASTIC BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. NO DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AT THE DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE REAR. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE REAR. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON AND OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2-401.11 NOTED EMPLOYEES EATING, DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE REAR. ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION STATING SALMON AND OTHER FISH USED FOR SUSHI HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREEZING RECORDS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER AND pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR RAW FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENUS. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE SO THAT IT CAN BE SEEN/SERVICED.
6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST SEAL/PAINT WALLS AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR DISPENSING DRY BULK GOODS.
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT THAT IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND PAPER PACKAGING PRODUCTS.
MUST REFINISH FLAKING WALL ABOVE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH. MUST FINISH REPAIRING REAR DOOR FRAME WHERE DRYWALL IS MISSING AT TOP CORNERS (DOOR IS SEALED TO OUTSIDE). MUST REPAIR WALL AT LEFT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE WHERE A FOAM PANEL IS BEING USED TO PATCH THE WALL. MUST SEAL FRP WALL COVERING AT RIGHT SIDE OF BACK DOOR WHERE IT IS GAPPING AWAY FROM THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND AT THE TOP NEAR THE CEILING. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ALONG WALL IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN MEN'S RESTROOM.
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 51.9 WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RICE AT 80.2F AND EGGS AT 51.5F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKS LINE COOLER AT 46.2 WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 46.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED TALL REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE AT 80.2F, 30 LBS EGGS AT 51.5F, OTHER ASSORTED COOKED RICE AT 53.3 AND 82.3, COVERED AND IN LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS. OBSERVED IN SMALL TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS BEEF AT 46.1F, 3 LBS COOKED SHRIMP AT 46.2F, 5 LBS COOKED NOODLES AT 49.2F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $50.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-26-16 NOT CORRECTED #32-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLERS AND TO MAINTAIN. SPLASH GUARD IS NOW MISSING, MUST REPLACE.#35- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.#45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND TABLES.
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT, REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND WALL NEXT TO THE BULK RICE. MUST REPAIR.
UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON REAR PATIO/WALKWAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR THE SPLASHGUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INFORMATION GIVEN INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD WALL NEXT TO DEEPFRYERS AND BY THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEXT TO DISHMACHINE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND RE-PAINT WALL.
MUST REMOVED CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR BACK YARD TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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