OCT 23
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC.
BEAT. 47/100
3508 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 23, 2025 · passed
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Nov 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS TO PROPERLY MONITOR TEMPERATURES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
DEC 182024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED GRESE AND OIL ON THE STOVE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DEC 152023FAILED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 15
2023
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/8/23 REPORT 2586583 NOT CORRECTED. 14- NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH/SEAFOOD SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THE SAME AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY
DEC 82023FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 8
2023
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. HANDWASH CLEANSER/SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH/SEAFOOD SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE ELECTRONIC MENU DISPLAYED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERICK NEXT TO EACH SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW (SUSHI, MAKI, ETC ) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" . CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN
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DEC 72022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF RICE AT A COST OF $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 42021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: MISSING LOCKING DEVICE ON COOLER IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK DEVICE OR RELOCATE TO EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
OCT 272021FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2021
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND USE SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING LOCKING DEVICE ON COOLER IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK DEVICE OR RELOCATE TO EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
DEC 162020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
DEC 92020FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2020
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON MOP SINK, AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE NEEDS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
APR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
**PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
APR 22019FAILED6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2019
FAILED
6 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
MAY 172018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 17
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN BETWEEN WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING .
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2018
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGES UNDER AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN BETWEEN WOOD AND STAINLESS STEELE WALL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING .
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 202017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
ALL RAW WOOD UNDER COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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