OMAKASE SHOJI.

Chicago Health Dept

1641 W CHICAGO AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

3 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
8
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 16
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASH A POT AND A WHISK WITH A SOAPY PAD, THEN PLACED THEM INTO A DISH RACK AND THEN PICKED UP A KNIFE AND A CUCUMBER AND STARTED PEELING THE CUCUMBER WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

FEB 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED UNSEALED WOODEN BOWLS USED TO PREPARE RICE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH APPROVED FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIN, WATER BACKS OUT OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ON TO THE FLOOR; WATER ALSO BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE AREA. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED SINK PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNSEALED BRICK WALL IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO SEAL THE BRICK WALL.

MAR 19
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

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