APR 27
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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118 S WABASH AVE · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 27, 2026 · passed
9 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND 1- COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
APR 232026FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2026
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND 1- COMPARTMENT VEGETABLE SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2628768 12/17/25 NOT CORRECTED- #38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF OUTER ENTRANCE INTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.#47-4-501.11 : OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON ONE DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON ONE DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.#47-4-101.19 : OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR WALL OF REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.#55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT OF DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ON LEFT OF DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
DEC 172025PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.5-56.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CORN(49.3F), PORK(46.4F) AND SOFT BOILED EGGS(45.5-56.1F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $70 WEIGHING 10LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD,SOFT BOILED EGG, THAT IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED ASTERISK ADDED TO MENU IDENTIFYING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, DISCLOSURE STATES ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT LEFT BASE OF OUTER ENTRANCE INTERIOR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON ONE DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON ONE DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR WITH STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR NEAR WALL OF REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 72.1-73.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CORRECTED ON SITE OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 117.1-120.4F AFTER RESTORATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL ON LEFT OF DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ON LEFT OF DOOR LEADING INTO REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 272024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
THE METHOD COOLING BEANS AND RICE IS INADEQUATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION TO COOL PROPERLY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NOODLES STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH WIPE CLOTH LINEN INSIDE OF REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT TO STORE CLOTHS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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JUN 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food containers ( salt, sugar... ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
APR 132022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 13
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
APR 42022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPE CUTTING BOARD WITH SANITIZER AND TOWEL, REMOVE GLOVES, AND PROCEED TO RINSE HANDS WITH WATER, DRY HANDS AND PUT ON A PAIR OF NEW GLOVES. FOOD HANDLER THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARING FOOD. FOOD HANDLER MUST WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER, WHEN TOUCHING SOILED THINGS, BEFORE CHANGING TASK AND BEFORE USING GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010.CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,CRAB, AND SHRIMP) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ANGING FROM 60F- 46F LOCATED IN THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED 2LBS OF CRAB LOCATED AT FRONT PREP COOLER AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE APPROX 15 LBS OF FOOD AT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP, AND COOKED CRAB. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED A VARIETY OF RAW FISH ON MENU. NOTED DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND FOOTNOTE ON MENU. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE THAT STATES THAT THE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND NO HOT WATER ON SITE, WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 75F - 80F THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
MAY 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 3
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROOMS AND MOPS STORED TOO CLOSE TO HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
SEP 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12 FOUND NO RECORDS AVAILABLE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IF RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED, OR MARINATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH ARE SERVED OR SOLD IN READY-TO-EAT FORM, THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL RECORD THE FREEZING TEMPERATURE AND TIME TO WHICH THE FISH ARE SUBJECTED AND SHALL RETAIN THE RECORDS OF THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS BEYOND THE TIME OF SERVICE OR SALE OF THE FISH. IF THE FISH ARE FROZEN BY A SUPPLIER, A WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STIPULATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN TO A TEMPERATURE AND FOR A TIME SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 3-402.11 MAY SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RECORDS SPECIFIED UNDER PARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HOT OR COLD WATER LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION/ DISH-ROOM . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY HANDWASHING IN FOOD PREPERATION/ DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED WHEN RETURNED TO ISSUE CITATIONS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (FISH EGGS, PICKELED RADISH, EDAMAME, CRAB) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F - 50 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS AT 20 LBS.COST OF ALL FOODS $150 . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED SEAFOOD ON MENU. SAID ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED ON BOTH DISPLAY MENU AND PHYSICAL COPY MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE PREPARATION COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. 7-38-005. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY THAWING SALMON IN PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FISH FROM PACKAGING WHEN THAWING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
MAR 272018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( SALT )NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PACKAGED FOR FOR TOGO NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
FEB 62018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE LOCATED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME BOXES AND CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2017
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Found 2 door cooler @ 45.3F, and 3 door cooler is 50.1F. All refrigeration must be at 40F or less.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Observed no hand sink in dish/rear prep area. Must install an exposed hand washing sink (with soap, paper towels and hot/cold water) in dish/rear prep area. Must maintain same.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed no barrier between open top prep cooler and customer area. Must modify to be in compliance. Observed no barrier between customer/employee restroom(s) and threshold to front and rear prep area. Must provide barrier to be in compliance.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed 4-5 inch gap along bottom of front exterior door. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must modify. Observed pest control log book incomplete. Operator does not have license number for provider. Must provide a copy of pest control license. Must maintain a complete pest control log book at all times.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed backflow prevention device improperly installed on utility sink faucet. Must properly install a backflow prevention device in accordance with plumbing code. Observed water pouring onto floor from faucet of utility sink. Must repair/modify to allow water to flow directly into utility basin (and not onto floor). Must maintain same.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Must provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide stem thermometers to test internal food temperatures.
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