Chicago
46
BEAT

Shiso

449 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
46/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
9 passed
Last Inspected
2016-09-01
Pass Rate
69%
4 failures
Score
46/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2016-09-01)
Failed 4 inspections (2016, 2016, 2015...)
Pest Activity issues found across 11 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 27×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety minor
2016-09-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2016-08-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
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 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON BACK WALL OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.ALSO,FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR WEATHER-STRIP BREAKING OF AT LEFT CORNER BOTTOM OF DOOR. ADDIT...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINERS ON KITCHEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,KNIFE HANGING RACK,INTERIORS OF COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND FURNACE ROOM FLOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS. INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN ...

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2016-03-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-03-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 IN REAR OF CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS WITH DEEP DARK STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON BOTTOMS OF WORK TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIORS OF COOLERS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS AT SUSHI PREP AREA,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREA,HOODS/FILTERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA ARE NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREA ARE NOT CLEAN,WITH FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS. REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOO...

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

2015-06-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-05-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
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 ABOUT 4 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AROUND THE SUSHI COUNTER AND AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE WITH ICE BUILT UP. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS BEHIND STOVE, FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN LINED UP WITH CARDBOARD BOXES AND DIRT ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING: MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK WITH MISSING TILES, HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON VENTS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BEHIND SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE DOORS AT THE BASEMENT NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-09-11 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
3
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

2014-03-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD (LIGHT FIXTURES, GAS LINES, ETC.) REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM BASEMENT WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-03-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR THE TOILET SO THAT IT IS OPERATIONAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD (LIGHT FIXTURES, GAS LINES, ETC.) REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM BASEMENT WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

minor Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT AND PREP AREA FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. REPLACE THE LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

critical Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SEWAGE ODOR IN THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST INVESTIGATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-12-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.(DEEP GROOVES) MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.

2013-08-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

BUSSING TUBS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK FILLED WITH SOAP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BUSSING TUBS, FILL COMPARTMENTS WITH SOAP AND SANITIZER.

minor Sanitation

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN CLEAN VIEW AT WARMEST PART OF COOLER.

2012-04-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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 AND REPAINT THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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 STORE BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT OFF OF TH...

2011-07-25 Pass Canvass
5
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 THE INTERIOR OF THE COKE COOLER, PREP TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER I...

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE AND SUSHI PREP AREA AROUND THE COOLERS AND WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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 SUSHI PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR ONE OF THE 2 TOILETS IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM.

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. REMOVE THE UNUSED WOK STATION FROM THE BASEMENT.

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