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Chicago Health Dept

3144 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.

20 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

135

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 3

2026

PASS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN DISREPAIR LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 26

2026

FAIL 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN RANGING IN TEMP FROM 44.9-50.2, SHRIMP AT 44.6F, CRAB RANGOON AT 50.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $2750.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, FRIED TOFU AND COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON, EGG ROLL THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. 75 POUNDS WORTH $5,500 ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX 15 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBERSEVER 25 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND UNDER 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IN DISREPAIR LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE IN PLACE AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMPLETE KIT AND PROCEDURE PER FOOD CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL CLEAN UP KIT AS WELL AS A PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE REMINDING EMPLOYEES THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 131F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED REPLACING OLDER, LOW TEMP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 165F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER HAD MACHINE SERVICED AND INSTALLATION COMPLETE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 165.2F ACHIEVED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD AND BOXES OF DRIED GOODS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF FOOD FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD, BAGS OF VEGETABLES, AND VARIOUS BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN DRY STORAGE BINS WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS AND UTENSILS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE CRAWL SPACE BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES IN BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED ENTIRTIY OF THE BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE TO BE FULL OF SINGLE SERVICE AND BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELVES AT SIDE OF GRILL AREA/NEXT TO DOOR FOR REAR ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO HAVE A SEVERELY LEAKING COLD WATER HANDLE THAT IS ALSO RUSTED AWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED MENS TOILET ON LEFT SIDE TO OVERFLOW WHEN FLUSHED, CAUSING A BACK UP OF WASTE WATER ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE MENS BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND TO ENSURE WASTE WATER IS NOT BACKING UP THROUGH ANY DRAINS OR TOILET. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). TOILET ROOM WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AND A SIGN WAS PLACED ON DOOR PRIOR TO INSPECTION. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER HAD TOILET SERVICED AND ALL WASTE EFFECTIVELY DISPOSED WITH NO BACK UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION CORRECTED, TWO BATHROOMS PROVIDED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR MAJORITY OF FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES FOUND AT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT #2596242: #49) THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURNING ON 5/5/2025, MANAGER ADDRESSED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS AND CLEANED THE EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS THE FLOORS BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED.

JUN 13

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (RIGHT SIDE COOLER) ALONG COOKLINE DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL MICROWAVE OVENS.EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN FREEZERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK FAUCET LEAKING ALSO WOMENS WASHROOM SINK COLD WATER LINE WITH LOW PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT PREP AREA. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

DEC 8

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 13

2023

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 6

2023

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: IN THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN, DISHROOM, BOXES ON SHELVES IN STORAGE(REAR AREA), WASHROOMS, AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS:ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER DISHMACHINE,MOP SINK AND ALL FLOOR DRAINS.CLEAN AND MAINTAINS

SEP 1

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED FROM ALL EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD

AUG 25

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT PREP AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WASHROOMS WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDAION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULTED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE WAS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS, AND SHRIMP WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND, NO EXPIRATION DATES, AND NO WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH FOODS. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1000 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5000 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 3/30/2017. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BEVERAGE BOTTLES (LIQUOR) ARE STORED UNDERNEATH THE WASTE WATER PIPELINES AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER PIPES OR ENCASE PIPES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND SUSHI PREP ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ..FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND FOOD DRY STORAGE. FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING, ESPECIALLY AT THE FAR END CORNER, WITH DIRT ROACHES, HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

JAN 28

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 19

2022

FAIL 21 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAKE AVAILABLE DURING EACH HEALTH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES EATING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEE MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED IN THE DESIGNATED DINING AREA.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS COOKED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS, SHRIMP WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND, NO EXPIRATION DATES, AND NO WRITTEN POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FISH BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER. REVIEWED ALL METHODS OF THAWING FROZEN FOODS.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS INCLUDING BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. SINK WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

DIRTY HAND WASH WASHBOWLS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. WET/SOILED MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY/DUSTY FLOOR FANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510386 ON 5-26-21 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #45- 4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#47- 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD-GRADE MATERIAL.#49-4-602.13- CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. 4-601.11(B)--EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, METAL RACK SHELVING, AND FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#55-: 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT FACE MASKS OR FACE COVERINGS. VIOLATION OF RULES AND ORDER 2-112-340 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO POSTING OF MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING.

MAY 26

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN-USE UTENSILS.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. 4-601.11(B)--EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, METAL RACK SHELVING, AND FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MAY 18

2021

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A PLASTIC TUB ON TOP OF MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.3F. REVIEWED HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD HOT AT 135F OR GREATER. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 90 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, PREPARED CREAM CHEESE FILLING, COOKED EGG ROLLS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL COOKS IN ALL PREP AREAS NOTED WITHOUT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE IN THE ICE MACHINE.----COOKS LINE KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN COOLER AND SINK BACKSPLASH. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL IN-USE UTENSILS.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE WASHABLE, FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY TOASTER OVEN AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR, TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, METAL RACK SHELVING, AND FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---MUST REMOVE PLASTIC SEALANT PROTECTOR DISHWASHING MACHINE AND CLEAN TOP OF THE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE DINING ROOM/SUSHI PREP IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED CHIPPING AND PEELING PRESSED WOOD. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, CARDBOARD, OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN WASHROOMS, THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, COOKS LINE, WALK-IN COOLER, ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT NOTED DIRTY WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.-----CEILING TILES ABOVE THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE MOP SINK. NOT ON THE FLOOR OF ANY OTHER AREA.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366070 ON 3-19-20 NOT CORRECTED. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MAR 19

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS BOTH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA AND ON WALLS OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NOTED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE ON DUTY MUST HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI, SOUP, SEAFOOD,ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 51.1F, BEEF 60.3F, CHICKEN 63.7F, TOFU 59.0F, CHICKEN 95.3F, DUMPLING 73.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD READY TO EAT WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. KIM CHEE. MUST LABEL ALL TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 37-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENUS FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

AUG 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME PREPARED FOOD READY TO EAT WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. KIM CHEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL TIME TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE INSIDE MENUS FOR SUSHI BEING SOLD AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. SOAP SUPPLIED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREAS BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. FOODHANDLER CURRENTLY WASHING HANDS AT SECOND SINK AT BAR (ABOUT 10FT AWAY FROM PREPARATION). MUST REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.(OLD PLATES, ETC.) MUST CLEAR/CLEAN TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 LBS/$20 OF SUSHI RICE AT 85 DEGREES. OPERATOR UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF THAT SUSHI HAS BEEN PROPERLY ACIDIFIED TO REMOVE FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL PROPER pH TESTING AND/OR DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLAION: 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN THE GAP BETWEEN COOK LINE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE FROM THE STOVE TOP AND ATTACHED SHELF AND THE SHELF BELOW THE LEFT STOVE BURNER. MUST CLEAN SOILED KNIVES STORED ON THE KNIFE STRIP. MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN RESIDUE FROM HANDLES OF THE RICE WARMERS AND THE PREP TOP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN AND NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER.

JUL 19

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN/DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

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