NIKKO SUSHI IZAKAYA.
2047 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 29 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 52025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32025FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2622803 8/25/25 NOT CORRECTED #29- 8-103.12(B) : OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR ROOM TEMPERATURE SUSHI RICE. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE Ph. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
AUG 252025FAILED21 violations10 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED NAD SERVED SUCH AS (TUNA,SALMON,SUSHI RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER CHEWING WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NO EATING WHILE PREPARING FOOD ONLY IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND BAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND BAR MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MEZZANINE PREP AREA WHERE FISH IS PREPPED AND SODA MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA,BAR,TOILET ROOMS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 10LBS. COOKED SUSHI RICE AT 78.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 135.0F.APPX. 10LBS. $40.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR ROOM TEMPERATURE SUSHI RICE. MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE PH. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS IN MEZZANINE .
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELF AT GRILL.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 82024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH MISSING LID IN MAIN FLOOR WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOP FLOOR BAR AREA AND THE KITCHEN AROUND THE GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR
OBSERVED CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WALLS ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES.
APR 52022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM, LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX PUBLIC TOILET ROOM LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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OCT 62021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
SEP 292021FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THICK PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DISHWASH AREA SHELVES AND LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 172020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WASHED UTENSILS PLACED ON CLOTH TOWEL TO DRY, INSTRUCTED ONLY TO AIR DRY.
MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES TRAPPING DIRT AND WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTING
OCT 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 182019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR INSIDE LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE 2ND FLOOR WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.
OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 212018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE LID ON THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LID.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BARS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE 1st FLOOR WASHROOM NOT ATTACHED. MUST PROPERLY FIX IN PLACE(ATTACH TO DRAIN).
FEB 22017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AT THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ON THE PREP LINE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND A CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA THAT HAS BEEN BURNED ON BOTH ENDS OF THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE 2-FRYERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKING LINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE DISHROOM TO REMOVE POOLS OF LIQUID BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE FRONT OF THE PREP/COOKING LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
THE FAUCET HEAD IS LEAKING AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE GASKET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR THE HAND SINK TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 252016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE;AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO RE MOVE.RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT ICE BIN AT BAR IN BASEMENT,NEED TO PROVIDED DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT UNIT SUCH DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WEST WALL,NEED TO REPLACE
HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,KITCHEN AREA
CEMENT FLOOR AT STAFF/DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH CEMENT OFTEN,KEEP AREA CLEAN OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT SURFACE GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENTS,DISH MACHINE ALONHG WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(PREP AREA)
WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME/GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CORDBOARDS AND OTHER POROUS MATERIAL ON WALL ABOVRE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MISSSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO PROVIDE
CRAKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THEE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,NEED TO PROVIDE.DISCHARGE WATER LINE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRESENTLY WATER IS DRAINING AT COOKIE SHEET
MAR 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. WATER PIPES NOT CONNECTED,LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID SINK,NO WATER HANDLES, AND THE SINKS IS DISSEMBLED.INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(HOT/COLD WATER.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED).INSTRUCTED TO USE THE AVAILABLE ONE SINK AT SAME AREA CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE;AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO RE MOVE.RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT ICE BIN AT BAR IN BASEMENT,NEED TO PROVIDED DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT UNIT SUCH DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WEST WALL,NEED TO REPLACE.
HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,KITCHEN AREA
CEMENT FLOOR AT STAFF/DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH CEMENT OFTEN,KEEP AREA CLEAN OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT SURFACE GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENTS,DISH MACHONE ALONH WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(PREP AREA)
WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME/GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CORDBOARDS AND OTHER POROUS MATERIAL ON WALL ABOVRE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MISSSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO PROVIDE
CRAKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THEE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,NEED TO PROVIDE.DISCHARGE WATER LINE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRESENTLY WATER IS DRAINING AT COOKIE SHEET.
MAR 212016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. REAR DOOR BELL RANG WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF) OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE MIXING GROUND BEEF WITH GLOVES ON,THAN OPENED THE SIDE DOOR AND ROLL-UP CAME BACK TO THE KITCKEN AND CONTINUED TO SHAPE GROUND BEEF TO HAMBURGER PATTIES,NEVER CHANGED GLOVED OR WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASK. OBSERVED DISHWASHER SPRAYING HIS HAND WITH WATER SPRAYER ATTACHED AT DISH MACHINE BETWEEN DIRTY AND CLEAN DISHES,NO HAND WASHING. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. WATER PIPES NOT CONNECTED,LAYING ON FLOOR UNDER THE SAID SINK,NO WATER HANDLES, AND THE SINKS IS DISSEMBLED.INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(HOT/COLD WATER.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED).INSTRUCTED TO USE THE AVAILABLE ONE SINK AT SAME AREA CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE AT SECOND FLOOR WITH A BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR,TOP PART OF INTERIOR COVER AND PANELS.BLACK SLIME ALSO WAS OBSERVED AT OTHER ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT STORAGE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE;AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO RE MOVE.RE-APPLY WITH A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PANELS UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AT SECOND FLOOR ARE POROUS,NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO DRAIN HOSE ATTACHED AT ICE BIN AT BAR IN BASEMENT,NEED TO PROVIDED DISCHARGE HOSE ATTACHED AT UNIT SUCH DRAINS ON FLOOR DRAIN. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE WEST WALL,NEED TO REPLACE.
HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE AND DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,KITCHEN AREA.
CEMENT FLOOR AT STAFF/DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH EXCESS GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH CEMENT OFTEN,KEEP AREA CLEAN OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NO ABSORBENT SURFACE GRIMES BUILD-UP UNDER EQUIPMENTS,DISH MACHONE ALONH WALLS AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(PREP AREA)
WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME/GRIMES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED CORDBOARDS AND OTHER POROUS MATERIAL ON WALL ABOVRE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.MISSSING VENT COVER ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE,NEED TO PROVIDE
CRAKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THEE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BASEMENT BAR,NEED TO PROVIDE.DISCHARGE WATER LINE AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. PRESENTLY WATER IS DRAINING AT COOKIE SHEET.
AUG 52015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. FOUND ONE DUMPSTER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. TRASH DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
FLOORS IN OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 212015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN PREP AREA. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL SODA GUN HOLDERS, FRYER, GRILL, AND FLAT TOP AND REACH IN FREEZER IN OUTER STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR WAIT STATION, REAR GARAGE, REAR STORAGE, FRONT LINE PREP, BASEMENT BAR, FRONT BAR AND DRY STORAGE ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. FLOORS IN REAR GARAGE AREA TO THE OUTSIDE IN NEED OF POWER WASHING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 142014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MIXER, AND PREP TABLE.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES NEAR OFFICE.
REPAIR EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WAIT STATION AREA(SLOW DRAINING).
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS.
FEB 62014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED PORK 104.2F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3LBS, $12 OF PULLED PORK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE. CRITITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
JUL 192013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Insturcted to detail clean and sanitize after each use.
Faucet and drainline not maintained at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet and seal drainline to prevent leak.
JUL 122013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Sanitizing rinse for low temperature dishmachine not at proper concentration. Observed low temperature dishmachine being used with utensils inside in rear prep not properly sanitizing. Chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed that sanitizer must properly sanitize at 100ppm of chlorine. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Ice bins in front bar not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers for all ice bins.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Insturcted to detail clean and sanitize after each use.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean covers.
Light inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instucted to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.
Waste drainline from beverage dispenser draining into exposed handsink in bar. Instructed to reroute drainline. Faucet not maintained at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak.
AUG 172012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Inspector Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THE ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM INCLUDING WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE PREP WALK-IN-COOLER.
AUG 132012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation #18 still pending.
Violation #32 still pending.
Violation #35 still pending.
Violation #36 still pending.
Violation #37 still pending.
Violation #42 still pending.
AUG 92012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SAUCES,MAKING SANDWICHES,RINSING UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMP SINK,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.ALSO LACKING HANDPAPER TOWELS,NO HANDSOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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 TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE DISHWASH/PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED ALSO LOWER LEVEL COOLER HAS RUSTY BOTTOMS MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THE ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM INCLUDING WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE PREP WALK-IN-COOLER.
REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
LOWER LEVEL TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN MUST WEAR,MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
NOV 22011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED, SPLASH QUARDS HAVE ALL BEEN INSTALLED VIOLATION STILL PENDING, MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS, LIDS ON ORDER
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
OCT 262011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT PREP AREA, BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND COUNTER AREA, ALSO AT BAR AREAS, BETWEEN GLASS STORAGE, MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT BAR AREAS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF SMOKER, VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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 LEAK ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS, 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR GARAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNWANTED ITEMS
OCT 132010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
OCT 62010FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF LOWER LEVEL BAR,ICE MACHINE ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE CO NOW RECCOMENDED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER,WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED I.E. EXCESSIVE GREASE BENEATH GREASE DUMPSTER,MISSING LID ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSEVED HOT HOLDING,COOKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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