SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MFK.

EAT. 79/100

432 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 4, 2025 · passed

10 of 17 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE STAINS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 8
2024
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 21
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 12
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IN NEEDED OF CLEANING, DELIME UNIT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND CEILING PIPES, BEHIND THE MOP SINK, MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES ON FLOOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL.UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS),UNDER COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTIAN

OCT 8
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOWN THE LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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OCT 1
2021
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR KNOWN THE LOCATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-1-2019, REPORT #2320976 #44) 4-903.11 (A; B;D) MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47)4-501.11 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #53) 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

NOV 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. (REFER TO HANDOUT)

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

MUST INVERT DISHES STORED ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA, AND REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ADJUST THE DETACHED CEILING PANELS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED BURNT ON MATERIAL ON SIDE WALL OF HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE BURNT ON MATERIAL.

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

NOTED FLOORS ENCRUSTED WITH DEBRIS AROUND HT DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND HT DISH MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED CEILING TILES STAINED ADJACENT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .NSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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

NOTED NO LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS OVER LINE HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

SEP 8
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN,NO VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.

SEP 1
2016
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND YELLOW SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO ICE INSIDE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS(QUICHE,POTATOES,PASTA,)MUST PROVIDE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFCATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BOTTLES WITH WIDER MOUTHS TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE INTERIOR.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP ON FAUCET HANDLES AT BAR AREA HAND SINK

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BAR AREA BEHIND LIQUOR COOLER.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENT IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM,DAMAGED MOPSINK BASIN,NO VENTILATION IN CUSTOMERS TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

AUG 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF MUSSELS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW SHELLFISH MUST HAVE A TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY INSIDE THE COOLER. WHEN ALL SHELLFISH ARE CONSUMED, THE TAG MUST BE SAVE FOR THE NEXT 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $5.00,TOTAL ONE LB.

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

GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUST BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 26
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND COOLERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER AND COFFEE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE OR SHOW EXISTENCE OF THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 17
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING FAN GUARDS INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

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

INTERIOR SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK IN CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 2
2013
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-10-12 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.#37-MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE DINING AREA. SERIOUS CITATON ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MISSING FAN GUARDS INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR TOASTER OVEN AT SUSHI BAR, AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. EXCESSIVE GREASE IN EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE MOP SINK AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN. HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK IN CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO COMPLETELY DRAIN WASTE WATER. PITCH OF SINK ALLOWS WATER TO POOL TO THE REAR OF THE MIDDLE AND THIRD COMPARTMENT WASH BASINS. MUST REPAIR ALL AND REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO COMPLETELY DRAIN ALL WASTE WATER.

FEB 10
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT SINGLE-USE STYROFOAM STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE DINING AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MAR 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED SHREDDED CARROTS BEING THAWED IN FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND DIRTY GLASS WARE ALSO INSIDE SAME SINK AT SAME TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. FOOD AND DISHES REMOVED.

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING DIRTY DISHES IMPROPERLY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT ANY SINKS BEING FILLED AND NO SANITIZING FINAL RINSE. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS UNABLE TO SAY WHAT IS TO BE USED TO SANITIZE OR ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE PROPER WAY TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. I FOUND BLEACH ON PREMISES AND DEMONSTRATED THE PROPER METHOD.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOLER ON RIGHT SIDE AT FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THREADED NOZZLE ON REAR HALLWAY MENS WASHROOM MUST REMOVE.

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