SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NADC BURGER / SUSHI BY SCRATCH RESTAURANTS:CHICAGO.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

415 N MILWAUKEE AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 2, 2025 · passed

2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 2
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 17
2025
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BASEMENT SUSHI PREP AREA AND AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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).

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN ALL WASHROOMS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

AUG 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE BINS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

JUL 2
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO COVERS ON ICE BINS IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EASTSIDE FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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)

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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