WAKAMONO.

Chicago Health Dept

3313-3319 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 11

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS REAR PREP AND IN WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BROKEN COVED TILE AT BASE OF WALL IN HALL LEADING TO WALK-IN'S INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

JUN 25

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TWO (2) DOOR PREP COOLER AT SUSHI PREP AREA TO CURRENTLY BE NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, WITH THE UNIT COLD HOLDING AT 46.5F. UNIT WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND A SIGN WAS AFFIXED TO THE FRONT. PREP TWO (2) DOOR COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL ENTIRE COOLER/EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF AT LEAST 41F AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE SINGLE DOOR TO THE REAR ALLEY/GANGWAY EXIT ON THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A GAP LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG THE ENTIRE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXED ITEMS, FOOD ITEMS, AND BOXED DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR ROOM LOCATED BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED VARIOUS TOOLS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOXES OF UTENSILS, AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6 INCHES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO DISH MACHINE TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, UNMARKED BAGS, AND BOXES STORED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER AND DISORGANIZED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA THAT IS LOCATED OFF THE LIQUOR ROOM BEHIND THE CAMOFLOUGED DOOR ON THE NORTHERN SIDE OF THE FACILITY. MUST PASS THROUGH LIQUOR ROOM TO ACCESS DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE ANY ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO FUNCTION OF FACILITY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE OF TWO LIGHTS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

JUN 3

2024

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT DOORS SWEEPS BETWEEN 3313 N BROADWAY DOUBLE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED AT SUSH PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BAR HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 22

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2-DOOR SUSHI PREP COOLER- TUNA AT 49.1 F, EGGS AT 49.0 F, TOBIKO 49.0 F, IKURA 49.0 F, MAYO SAUCE 49.0 F, WASABI MAYO AT 49.0 F. WEIGHT OF FOODS DISCARDED- 5 LBS, VALUED AT $250.00. HOWEVER FOUND SAID REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

UPON ON ARRIVAL OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS HANDLING SUSHI FOODS: FRESH TUNA AND SALMON. UNWRAPPED MENTIONED FOOD AND, WITH BARE HANDS, PICKED THEM UP AND STORED THEM IN CONTAINERS INSIDE THE SUSHI COOLER. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOODS. MUST USE SINGLE-USE FOOD UTENSILS, TONGS, OR GLOVE HANDS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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MAY 11

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTIONETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITIATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 22

2020

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 15

2020

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MAY 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 11/9/2007. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED FAUCET OF THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH DIRT AND GREASE.

APR 2

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 17

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK THAT IS IN FRONT OF THE STORAGE WELL WHERE BOTTLES FOR WATER ARE STORED.

SEP 2

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE METAL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT. RUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, RE-PAINT/RESEAL SHELVING. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

NOV 3

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE.

OCT 27

2015

FAIL 3 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

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES AT SUSHI PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ROD OUT PIPE.

JUL 17

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SUSHI BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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