Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant LLC

Chicago Health Dept

1375 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

29 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

166

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

Inspection history

MAR 25

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

MAR 6

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DARK RESIDUE IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WASHING MACHINE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MAR 27

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

OCT 25

2023

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON TWO GLUE BOARDS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND STOVE) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

APR 18

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PREMISES A LITTLE CLUTTERED AT THE FRONT PREP STATION. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DOSE NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

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DEC 8

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER LINE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

OCT 19

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM; REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN HALLWAY UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FISH TANK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN ONE WASHROOM IN MIDDLE AREA OF RESTAURANT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THAT WASHROOM.

MAY 13

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.

MAY 6

2021

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.

MAR 26

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR READY TO EAT , RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINTATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MAR 19

2020

FAIL 20 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER STORED IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Food Storage & Handling

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WHITE SHELVING UNIT NEAR BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE PACKAGED STARCH CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL PADS BOX, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE NEAR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS ON FLOOR AND NOT PROPERLY DRYING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE THROUGH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

PREMISES HAS OUT DATED LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP BY 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH PROPER SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE ACCUMULATION. MINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR HALL LEADING TO MEN'S WASHROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 10

2017

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD BETWEEN MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE, NEAR EXPOSED SINK, AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN CEILING VENT NEAR REAR DOOR(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SEP 16

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, WASHROOM CABINETS, AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.

SEP 8

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE RESTING ON WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASHROOM,THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM, AND ON TOP OF SOILED DISHES FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENING. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.

MAY 26

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED

MAY 20

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (FISH,RICE,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT MULTI-USE ITEMS. ALSO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE SOILED DISHES STORED IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASH ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD,SINKS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

APR 8

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

MAR 31

2015

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A UP RIGHT REACH IN COOLER , CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE IN HALL WAY LEADING TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SEVERAL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON SHELVING UNITS BEHIND A CURTAIN OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR FREEZERS AND COOLERS AND OR REMOVE AND REMOVE FOOD FROM SHELVING UNITS TO PREP AREAS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR BEHIND 3- COMP SINK,INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE BOX ON SHELF OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS LEADING TO MEN'S TOILETROOM,UNDER PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON FLOOR INSIDE OF LOWER CABINET OF SODA MACHINE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/31/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CARTS IN COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ICE BIN,GREASE TRAP,INTERIOR BASIN OF REAR PREP HAND SINK.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES ,BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.

DEC 5

2014

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 20

2014

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 27, 2014 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REWMOVE HEAVY GREASE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT. #37 REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR. #41 ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

FEB 27

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STOAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK, ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION FOR CLEANING/WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT.

MAY 28

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 20

2013

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SALMON 51F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS, $10 OF SALMON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 13

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

MAR 6

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL SPOONS AND FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.

JUL 5

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROOMS AND MOP NOT STORED PROPERLY.

OCT 29

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS RESTROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.

OCT 27

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE RINSE CYCLE. FOUND EMPTY CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE AND SANITIZING SOLUTION ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT REGISTERING(0PPM). MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

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. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS RESTROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND SINK. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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