SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROCK WRAP & ROLL.

BEAT. 30/100

2187 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 6, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 7 of 27 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
14 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
145
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Mar 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 6
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WOK LINE ONE DOOR COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.---BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP AND FROZEN FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PRESSED WOOD SHELVING ABOVE THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PRESSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OUTDOOR WALKWAY/PATIO WITH PILED UNUSED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE INCLUDING ALL FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WOK COOKS LINE HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-24-25 REPORT #2616337. #57- OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 24
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF.

APR 3
2025
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS THROUGHOUT FACILITY STORAGE BINS AND PREP BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS AND CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOPES WITH HANDLE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING SINGLE WHITE DOOR FREEZER IN BASEMENT (2ND ALONG LINE OF COOLERS) TO BE HEAVILY ENCURSTED WITH ICE THROUGHOUT AND VARIOUS CRUMBS AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM SHELF. OBSERVED HARD WATER/MINERAL BUILD UP ON UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDLE OF COLD WATER OF BASEMENT HAND SINK TO BE LEAKING WHEN COLD WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SIDE WITH STANDING COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL DAMAGED LIGHTS AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF LIGHT THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND PROOF.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/17/2024, REPORT #2592906: #51) 5-205.15 - NOTED LEAK ON FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.11 - NOTED FLOORS BETWEEN COOK STATION AND WALL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND BUILD UP. ALSO NOTED UNCLEAN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.11 - NOTED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOLER AND BROKEN TILE ALONG WALL BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56) 6-202.11 - NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD PLATE, USE LIGHT BULB SHIELDS OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

APR 17
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK ON FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS BETWEEN COOK STATION AND WALL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND BUILD UP. ALSO NOTED UNCLEAN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOLER AND BROKEN TILE ALONG WALL BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN SPACE FREE OF CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD PLATE, USE LIGHT BULB SHIELDS OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, EGGS 53.7 & 50.7, COOKED CHICKEN AT 73.5, PAD THAI NOODLES 48.0, STICKY RICE AT 81.3. APPROX 13 LBS VALUED AT $50 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED AMBIENT AIR IN REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER AT 52.3 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAK ON FAUCET BASE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED FLOORS BETWEEN COOK STATION AND WALL WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND BUILD UP. ALSO NOTED UNCLEAN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOLER AND BROKEN TILE ALONG WALL BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN SPACE FREE OF CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD PLATE, USE LIGHT BULB SHIELDS OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 9
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 ADDITIONAL HOT AND COLD WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT THE NEW RE-INSTALLED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12: ENCRUSTED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 23
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

REMOVED HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT DISHROOM.THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE.MUST RE-INSTALL SAID SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH A COMMON NAME IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ENCRUSTED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE

MAY 17
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIEN THERMOMETER WITHIN SUSHI COOLER IN FRONT DISPLAY. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FILLED SOFT SHELL AT TEMP OF 53.2F; EGG ROLLS AT TEMP OF 52F; COOKED SEAWEED AT TEMP PF 50.7F, SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 44.6F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. FOUND FRESH EGGS (120 EACH) AT TEMP OF 66.9F, PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE COOLER IN BASEMENT. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10,VALUE 85. PRIORITY VIOLATION-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 57.3F; TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: FISH,SEAWEED ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. ON 5-27-2020 UPON MY RETURN COOLER REPAIRED,PRESENTLY MAINTAINS TEMP OF 37.6F. UN-TAGGED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, WASTE PIPE ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE STOCK. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERY POT IS BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION,NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYER,UNDER COOLERS ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, SHRIMP, COOKED RICE, ETC. WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. INFORMED PIC THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BASIN AT SUSHI STATION BLOCKED/INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL USED TO STORE PARSLEY. ALSO OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BASIN AT COOK LINE AREA BLOCKED AND INACCESSIBLE AND IN USE AS DUMP SINK. AT TIME OF INSPECTION SAID HAND SINK HAD 1 LARGE PLASTIC BOWL AND 3 STAINLESS STEEL LIDS IN SINK BASIN. INFORMED SITE THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COUNTER LEDGE: 50.3F, 3LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN MEAT, $15.00: STORED IN COOLER 53.6F, 3LBS OF RAW EGGS, $10.00: STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE-COUNTER LEDGE INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 6LBS OF TCS, AT A TOTAL OF $25.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHICKEN, SAUCES, COOKED NOODLES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/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 ON MENU. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 9
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 28
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/17/17 REPORT#2104934.32 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM WOK AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK. 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND SUSHI BAR, CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF ALL 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. 34 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND SUSHI COUNTER, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA,IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN BASEMENT,AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE FOOD PREP COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSIL IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE TOILET ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATORS LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

NOV 17
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR) WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM WOK AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM 3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND SUSHI BAR, CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF ALL 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND SUSHI COUNTER, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA, IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN BASEMENT, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MAR 2
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT AROUND UPRIGHT FREEZERS, AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET,LEAKY PIPE AND SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 21
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" HOLE ON LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS COVERING THE TOP AND SIDES. OF THE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BEING USED IN UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN, GREASE OR FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT; FRYER, WOK, AND MICROWAVE. ALSO, PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT AROUND UPRIGHT FREEZERS, AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND AROUND THE MOP SINK. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS IN KITCHEN, HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET,LEAKY PIPE AND SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. ALSO, LEAKY PIPE AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN PREP AREA UNDER COUNTERS, AND IN THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN EACH OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PREPARING A SUSHI ROLL (ROLLING THE ROLL, PLACING PINEAPPLE ON TOP OF THE ROLL, THEN SLICING THE ROLL, NO FURTHER COOKING REQUIRED) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ON THE COOK LINE PLATING COOKED BEEF INTO A TO-GO CONTAINER (ARRANGING THE BEEF IN THE CONTAINER, PLACING CUCUMBERS INTO THE CONTAINER) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THESE FOODS AND TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON A CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES. ALSO INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-10(A)(B)

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

OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE ONION STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #1559745, DATED 6/30/15: #33:OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. #34:OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHIN KITHCEN. FRYERS AND STOVES NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN MIDDLE OF KITCHEN IN FRONT OF STOVES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #35:OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND FRYERS AND STOVES WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE STOVES WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #40:OBSERVED SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE INSTALLED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EASILY ACCESSSIBLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK GOODS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC) IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO THE CONSUMER. OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN EACH OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREENISH LIQUID POOLING UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS UNDER THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS, AND UNDER THE SHELVING AND ALONG THE COVING IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWNISH COLORED STAINING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOK LINE PREP SINK. ALSO OBSERVED DARK COLORED STAINS AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS, NEAR THE BASEBOARD OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THAT THE COLD WATER AT THE BASEMENT HAND SINK DOES NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. THE FAUCET AT THE COOK LINE PREP SINK ALSO DOES NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS. OBSERVED THAT THE HAND SINK IN THE RESTROOM DRAINS SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.

JUN 30
2015
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AT COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN MIDDLE OF KITCHEN IN FRONT OF STOVES. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR VENTS AND FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITHIN KITHCEN. FRYERS AND STOVES NEED TO BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND FRYERS AND STOVES WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS. OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE STOVES WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SOME THERMOMETERS MISSING WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE INSTALLED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EASILY ACCESSSIBLE. ALL THERMOMETERS MUST READ 40F AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNUSED REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REPAIR OR REMOVE. OBSERVEDCLUTTER IN BASEMENT OFFICE. GET RID OF A UNECESSARY ITEMS TO DECREASE CLUTTER AND REDUCE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS OR RODENTS AND ALLOW ACCESS FOR PEST CONTROL.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

MAY 20
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 16
2014
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN, WHEN DRAIN STOPPER WAS REMOVED FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CATCH BASIN TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

CRITICALSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESIBLE TO EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. FIRST FLOOR EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH BIG GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE SINK. AND BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA. BIG BLACK BASIN WITH SUSHI DIRTY UTENSILS( CUPS, PLATES, WOOD PLATES FOR SUSHI) ON TOP OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BIG GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO EMPLOYEES AND NOT TO BE USE AS A STORAGE AREA. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE GARBAGE CAN AND THE BLACK BASIN WITH DIRTY SUSHI UTENSILS IN FRONT OF US DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WIH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE PREP AND REACH COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND THE TABLE WITH RICE COOKER .

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP) ON THE EXTERIOR AND SIDE OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL). CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE ALL THE CABINET IN THE COOKING AREA, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,COOK LINE,UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WITH GREASE ABD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. AND FLOOR BEHIND AND BETWEEN ALL COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER NEEDS CLEANING TOO.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING AND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD, MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN ONE OF THE LIGHT SHIELD ON HTE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 20
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL STORAGE AREAS BY SINKS.

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

FOUND FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SUSHI PREPARATION)

JAN 11
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE.

JAN 4
2013
FAILED
12 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVOIR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE AND ON WATER CONTACT INTERIOR SURFACES OF MACHINE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR IN SPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED ON 4-26-12 FROM REPORT # 1110209 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B). GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4-26-12 NOT CORRECTED. #34- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, UNDER WOKS COOKS LINE AND UNDER ALL COOLERS AND FRYERS. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.#42- EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA STILL NOT WEARING HATS/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.

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

KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE. WALL AT ENTRANCE TO COOKS LINE WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR FRONT HOSTESS STATION COOLER CONTAINING DAIRY .

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED GROUND CHICKEN AT 47.4F INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 1# OF FOOD WORTH $5. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELF ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVEN, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.

FEB 21
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELF ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVEN, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

FEB 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. DO NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health's Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA AND THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIVES. REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED PARTICLEBOARD SHELF ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE OVEN, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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NEARBY IN LINCOLN PARK