MIRAI SUSHI.

Chicago Health Dept

2020 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 20

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LID ON THE USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 3

2022

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOPER STORED WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED IN THE BASEMENT ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND PROTECT THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE SCOOPER AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH (UPSTAIRS & BASEMENT) UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISH AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

FACILITY PREPARES AND SERVES SUSHI ON SITE, NO LAB TEST LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE PH LEVEL NOR A PH METER ON, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A PH TEST FROM AN APPROVED FOOD LAB OR A PH METER FOR ONSITE TESTING. PRIORITY VIOLATION, FACILITY NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CHIPPED PAINT NOTED BEHIND PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT, BEHIND POT AND PANS SHELVES AT FIRST FL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMITING KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISOR DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOOD ITEMS 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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEM TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 29

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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JUL 21

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NO ICE BIN LIDS PROVIDED ON ICE BINS ON BOTH BARS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GRAY DUCT TAPE HOLDING COVER AT SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT SERVICE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE;BROKEN AND MISSING PART OF THE CABINET INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOUND KNIFE STORED UNDER THE MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATIONNO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND DRAIN BOARD AT SERVICE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLAH GUARD AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT BY THE HOOD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

JUL 14

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 5-2015, REPORT#1453937 #45- NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORNMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES #33- MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BAR GUNS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34- FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35- WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. THE SAME VIOLATIONS TODAY 7-14-16 WE(MANAGER,OWNER AND MYSELF OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS) SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

NO DISCHARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT BOTH POP GUN HOLDER, ON BOTH BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MUST BE DISCHARGE WATER ON FLOOR DRAINS. NO ICE BIN LIDS PROVIDED ON ICE BINS ON BOTH BARS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GRAY DUCT TAPE HOLDING COVER AT SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT SERVICE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE;BROKEN AND MISSING PART OF THE CABINET INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOUND KNIFE STORED UNDER THE MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATIONNO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND DRAIN BOARD AT SERVICE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLAH GUARD AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT BY THE HOOD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAY 5

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED AND SCORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BAR GUNS AND HOLDERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FANS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. LEAKS AT VARIOUS SINKS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STOVE AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORNMATION WITH MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

MAR 27

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL GLASSES IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED SINK (WATER DAMAGE). SEAL OPENING IN BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE RICE COOKERS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS IN SUSHI PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR CONDENSATION LEAK IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OCT 8

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT PLATES STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

SEP 30

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,TO HAVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE THE UNIT WILL BE TAGGED AND MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ARE PREPPARED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION SUCH AS RICE ,FISH SUSHI CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT PLATES STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

SEP 19

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

SEP 17

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA, SUSHI, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED DURING THIS INSPECTION, MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

SEP 4

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. WE OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES.THE FOOD PREP COOLER NOW TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.ONCE REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH AT 312-746-4240 ATT.A.LOPEZ FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 44.9F-49.4F. OBSERVED ASSORTED PORTIONED SIZED CONTAINERS OF FISH,CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE SAID FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AN APPROXIMATE 50# AND MANAGER STATED THAT THER IS APPROXIMATELY DOLLAR VALUE OF $1,000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA,SUSHI, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and drain lines to the bar guns must be connected such that it drains directly into floor drains as required also ice bin covers for ice bins are missing also repair/replace broken gaskets at the freezer unit behind sushi prep.

Minor Sanitation

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

Fan covers inside the food prep coolers on the first floor require a detail cleaning.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Repair burnt-out light bulbs in the basement food prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Repair water leaks at base of faucet at the 2 comp sinks were noted and ventilation covers are dusty in the toilet rooms require cleaning and repair water leaking at pipe beneath the exposed handsink 2nd floor.

NOV 28

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

NOV 15

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR NO RUNNING HOT WATER, UNABLE TO KEEP HOT WATER TURN ON, HOT WATER WILL CONTINUE TO RUN UNABLE TO TURN OFF, DUE TO PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR, WATER IS COMPLETELY TURN OFF FROM VALUE UNDER SINK, SINK IS TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE, MUST CALL CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE REPAIRED, MUST USE HAND SINK IN BATHROOM THATS NEAR BY, FOR HAND WASHING CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NO RUNNING HOT WATER, UNABLE TO KEEP HOT WATER TURN ON, HOT WATER WILL CONTINUE TO RUN UNABLE TO TURN OFF, DUE TO PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR, WATER IS COMPLETELY TURN OFF FROM KNOB UNDER SINK, MANUEL SINK STOPPER UNDER SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO STOP SINK UP, AND FAUCETS ALL LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA BY BAR AND COUNTER AREA

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN COOKING FRYER AND BROILER FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA

OCT 7

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE ALONG NORTH CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ALL SHELVES REMOVED FROM SAID AREA.

SEP 29

2010

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.PREMISES IS OPEN,FOOD HANDLERS PREPING FOODS AT THIS INSPECTION-FOUND NO SOAP,NO HAND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT SUSHI BAR,AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP KITCHEN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP KITCHEN,DRY STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER,COVER LINEN BAGS,SEAL CRACKED FLOORING BENEATH FOOD PREP TABLE AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR,REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AS NOTED.

Minor Sanitation

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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DISHWASHING MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ICE MACHINE REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner FLOORING IN BASEMENT KITCHEN FOOD PREP IS NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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