Chicago Health Dept
415 N MILWAUKEE AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).
4 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Oct 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.
4-501.11--- OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS ETC.) IS BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON-IN-CHARGE THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BASEMENT SUSHI PREP AREA AND AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD GUARDS/BARRIER AT BASEMENT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA, FRONT COUNTERS, WHERE OPEN FOOD DISPLAY WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE CONSUMERS. FOOD ON DISPLAY MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF FOOD GUARDS AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, (***SEE COMMENTS).
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON SOME WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR SO AS TO BE NON-POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2600580 DATED:08/23/2024 #53---5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. #58---2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9-24-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SIGNED COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF RAW FISH USED FOR RAW DISHES SUCH AS SUSHI OR SASHIMI BY RAW BEEF. OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF RAW FISH THAT WILL NOT BE COOKED USED FOR RAW DISHES SUCH AS SUSI OR SASHIMI. CORRECTED ON SITE RAW BEEF MOVED TO LOWEST SHELF AND FISH USED FOR SUSHI DISCARDED AND DENATURED( VALUED AT $300/ WEIGHING 5.5LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE BINS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL FOUR WASHROOMS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT)
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES.
OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE BINS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL FOUR WASHROOMS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS(FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT)
OBSERVED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.
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