SHINYA GRILL & BAR.
2255 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-201.11 OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
6-501.114 OBSERVED BOILER/HVAC SPACE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN BAR AREA AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
APR 162026FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN PLACE FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN BASMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.PER PIC ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO CITY'S PLUMBING FULLY SUPPLIED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMALTELY 3 LB CHICKEN, 6 LBS MUSHROOM, AND 7 LBS FISH CAKE SLICES, 8 LB KIMCHI, .5 LB SALMON ,4LBS BEEF SAUSAGES, 7 LBS COOKED SWEET POTATOES ALL STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ALL SAID ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 48F-55F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $40.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN REAR PREP AS WELL AS BEHIND BAR COUNTER WHERE CUPS AND MUGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON PREMISE, MUST ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA INCLUDING RICE COOKERS, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS, MICROWAVES, HOT HOLD UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOKS, STORED KITCHENWARE WITH SURFACES ACCUMULATED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED WOMENS RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WORKING INGRDIENTS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOILER/HVAC SPACE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN BAR AREA AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
AUG 272025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AND BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT BAR LEAKING, NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DISH SPRAYING TO THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
AUG 202025FAILED26 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A SILVER PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED CURRY FOUND AT 48.9F AND 55.1F. 15 POUNDS OF PEELED GARLIC CONTAINERS WHICH INDICATE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 41F OR BELOW ON CONTAINERS FOUND IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AT 76.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $230.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 3 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP,2 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS, NOTED APPROX. 25-35 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY DINING ROOM, BAR, REAR PREP, DISH AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS RACKS NOT RAISED 6" OFF FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP DRIPPING WATER ON TO THE INSIDE OF REACH IN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON REACH IN COOLERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFER UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT CHEST FRREZER UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH DEAD FLIES, ALL COOLER UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT IN A STORAGE AREA, IN AC UNIT ROOMS AND IN WASH/DRYER ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES, ANIMAL CAGES, AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR, CARDBOARD LINING FLOOR, WITH PALLETS USED FOR ELEVATION, CHEST FREEZERS ON TOP OF PALLETS. ALSO NOTED THIS AREA IS ALSO USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL FLOORS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT BAR LEAKING, NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DISH SPRAYING TO THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AND BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2611872 CONDUCTED ON 2/6/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STAFF PULL ELETRONIC CIGARETTE (VAPE) OUT HER POCKET AND SMOKE VAPE IN REAR PREP DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS THAT DO NO ADHERE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. "MUST APPEAR IN COURT"
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FEB 132025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FEB 62025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 15 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT KITCHEN AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FLIES.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.MUST REPAIR.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
DEC 162024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 5 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AREA: 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH SHELVES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WEST BASEMENT WALL, 2 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH CHEST FREEZERS NEAR STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE OF DEAD INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA MISSING ADEQUATE DRIP PREVENTION, NO GREASE DRIP GUTTERS PROVIDED AND GREASE DEIP BUILD-UP ON SURFACES OF HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL AND STOVE BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUCTING OR OTHER COMPONENTS TO ADEQUATELY PREVENT GREASE DRIP ABOVE EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 92024FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK REMOVED FROM THE DISH MACHINE AREA (NEAR UTILITY SINK), AS REFLECTED IN FACILITY. EXISTING PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND SOAP/PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER STILL PROVIDED ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN THE NUMBER OF HANDWASHING SINKS REQUIRED BY LAW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 5 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AREA: 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH SHELVES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WEST BASEMENT WALL, 2 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH CHEST FREEZERS NEAR STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE OF DEAD INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS IN ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA MISSING ADEQUATE DRIP PREVENTION, NO GREASE DRIP GUTTERS PROVIDED AND GREASE DEIP BUILD-UP ON SURFACES OF HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL AND STOVE BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUCTING OR OTHER COMPONENTS TO ADEQUATELY PREVENT GREASE DRIP ABOVE EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 62023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AND ACCESSIBLE ANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CONVENIENTLY LOCATED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMENS WASHROOM CLOSING COMPLETELY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNSEALED WALLS IN WOMEN AND MENS WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALLS SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND NON ABSORBENCY.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK WITH BLACK RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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