NOMI.

Chicago Health Dept

800 N MICHIGAN AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

23 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
VIOLATIONS
87
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 17
2025
PASS 1 violation
Serious Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE IN KITCHEN WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING SAID KETTLE. -

NOV 3
2025
FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER VERFIED TCS FOODS RECENTLY DELIVERED. COOLER TAGGED AND TCS FOODS RELOCATED TO DIFFERENT COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES THROGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING: BAR AREA, KITCHEN AREA, AND EMPLOYEE STAFF AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED LARGE KETTLE IN KITCHEN WHICH CANNOT BE MOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE WRITTEN CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING SAID KETTLE.

JUL 18
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Pest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARD

JUL 15
2024
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN SUSHI PREP AREA WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SEE VIOLATION #60

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

INSPECTION#: 2583908 DATED 10/24/2023 #44. DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 24
2023
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Bulk food containers ( sugar, salt) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

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

Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in banquet kitchen walk-in cooler, instructed to provide additional lights.

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OCT 3
2022
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 26
2022
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Low Temp dish washing machine at outdoor bar not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at test strips, evidence of usage noted. instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. priority violation 7-38-025.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inadequate insects control, found a bout 50 live fruit flies in dish washing room and room service station. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Observed wet deli cups stacked while wet, Instructed to air dry utensils after washing.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

utility lines under dish machine running on floor directly preventing proper cleaning, instructed to elevate all utility lines for proper cleaning.

MAY 10
2021
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND CONTAINERS AND BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK FOR ROOM SERVICE PREP AREA AT 94.0 F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT 100 F MINIMUM AND 120 F MAXIMUM. THE HOTEL IS CURRENTLY NOT PROVIDING ROOM SERVICE AND THE SAID AREA IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HOT WATER TEMP NOT REACHING ABOVE 62F AT MAIN KITCHEN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-30(C). BY THE END OF INSPECTION ENGINEER REPAIRED FAUCET.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE AND MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER FOR SUSHI STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH LONG FINGER NAILS, ALL FOOD EMPLOYEE SHALL KEEP TRIMMED FINGER NAILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CONTAINERS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.

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

SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEES SELF SERVICE FOOD LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PREVENT ANY WASTE WATER FROM SPILLING OVER CLEAN UTENSILS.

MAR 28
2019
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes#: 4-903.12 - OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER LINE. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes#: 6-304.11 - MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE 7TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes#: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GROUND FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 21
2019
FAIL 9 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY MENU DISCLOSURE TO INDICATE WHICH ANIMAL DERIVED ITEMS MAY BE ORDERED RAW OR UNCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

- MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PRODUCT LIST, TEMP LOGS, AND DATES FOR ALL ROP AND SOUS VIDE FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM STORED DIRECTLY UNDER A WATER LINE. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE 7TH FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE GROUND FLOOR EMPLOYEE USE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT ON 11/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-301.11 (B)- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER/S EXHIBITING THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES: - SLICING LIMES ON CUTTING BOARD, FOR BEVERAGE GARNISH/READY TO EAT FOOD, AT MAIN BAR WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. - GARNISH YUKON GOLDEN POACHED POTATOES WITH CHOPPED PARSLEY/READY TO EAT FOOD, BARE HAND CONTACT. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED. INFORMED MANAGER TO USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Chemical Safety
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11 (A)- OBSERVED VACUUM SEALED FOOD ON SITE FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO COMMERCIAL/PROPER LABELS AND VALIDATING INVOICES. NOTED THE FOLLOWING VACUUM SEALED FOOD/S ON SITE: -2.5LBS OF FILET FLUKE FISH, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $37.00 -4LBS OF FILET HALIBUT FISH, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $68.00 -1LB OF RAW SHRIMP, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $18.00 -4LBS OF FILET SALMON FISH, (INDIVIDUAL PREP PORTIONS), AT VALUE OF $48.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS AT A 11.5LBS AT A VALUE OF $171.00 NO VACUUM SEALING MACHINE FOUND ON SITE. INFORMED SITE THAT FOODS MUST COME FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE WITH INVOICES AND LABELS. ALSO INFORMED SITE THAT IN ORDER TO USE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE APPROVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

READ VIOLATION #11

Minor Other
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

READ VIOLATION #11

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11- OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.13-OBSERVED PRESET GLASSWARE AND TABLEWARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREAS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRESET GLASSWARE MUST BE STORED ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT GLASSWARE ON TABLE TOPS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

AUG 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST INCLUDE SELL BY DATE/SHELF LIFE OF FOODS LABELED INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES/MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES/MENUS WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE CEILING TILE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAY 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED WHOLE POTATOES STORE IN A COVERED TUB IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 51.3F, 4 LBS OF DELI MEAT STORED AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA COLD FOOD SELF-SERVICE BAR AT 60.2F INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION , FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED ON SITE WITH NO WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, INSTRUCTED MGR TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE AND CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR FURTHER INQUIRY. MACHINE IS TAGGED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( SUGAR , FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF BY 6" OR HIGHER.

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

CLEAN DISHES STORED TOO CLOSE TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER, SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT AT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA SELF SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO OBTAIN AN EFFECTIVE SHIELD.

AUG 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT THE FRONT COOKING LINE WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR COOKING LINE OBSTRUCTED BY A CART ON WHEELS. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST CONTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH NO OBSTRUCTIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE SERVING POENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, BEEF, ETC. MUST HAVE ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATING HOURS WITH CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE GROUND LEVEL TO REMOVE STICKY SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR.

OCT 15
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BIN AT 7TH FLOOR BAR.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN FREEZER OF DEBRIS.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN UNITS WHERE MISSING.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM TOUCHING ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION.

OCT 9
2014
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 25
2014
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED MUFFINS AND OATMEAL TOPPINGS ON TABLE UNPROTECTED FOR SELF SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY, 6-10 FLYING AROUND THE INSIDE BAR AREA AND 2-3 ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HOSTESS STAND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHT SHIELD.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JAN 8
2014
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 30
2013
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN A CONTAINER ON ICE AT THE COOK'S LINE: EGG WHITES AT 46.7F, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 51.8F, CREME FRAICHE AT 49.6F, AND WAFFLE BATTER AT 47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 27# OF FOOD WORTH $350. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (MEATBALLS, SAUCES AND CHEESE AND MEATS, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A STATE OR CITY CERTIFIED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS AND A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SUSHI) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE.

JAN 30
2012
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL.

Minor Sanitation
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. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES USED AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS, i,e.

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. SNEEZE GUARD TOO SHORT. MUST EXTEND TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD SELF SERVICE BAR AT EMPLOYEES CAFETERIA.

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. CHIPPED METAL ICE SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND, CHIP FREE UTENSILS.

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. DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRT ACCUMMULATED ON LEDGE ABOVE ICE MACHINE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. OBSERVED SEVERAL UNOPERABLE AND BROKEN THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER.

MAY 20
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER & UNDER DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT KITCHEN MUST BE FREE OF DISTY FOOD DEBRIS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

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