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Chicago Health Dept

150 W ROOSEVELT RD · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

14 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK (WEST) IN KITCHEN LEAKING WITH A CONTINUOUS DRIP WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MAR 5

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE IS AT 146 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE OF 180.0 OR MORE AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. FACILITY MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDSINK (WEST) IN KITCHEN LEAKING WITH A CONTINUOUS DRIP WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 8

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS IN 2-COMP. SINK, MEAT SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70F OR BELOW, UNDER REFRIGERATION OR AS PART OF A COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD AND DIRT FOUND ON THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT ON THE LOWER SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

JUN 21

2024

PASS · 0 violations

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SEP 15

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SEP 7

2023

FAIL 11 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12 OBSERVED NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER FROM SUSHI FISH SUPPLIER THAT STATES SUSHI GRADE FISH IS STORED FROZEN FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS AT -4F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED AN ADDITIONAL 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT DEVICES PLACED IN THE BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA BY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PLACE INSECT LIGHT AWAY FROM ANY FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED TWO CANS OF RAID UNDER THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO ADMINISTER ALL PESTICIDES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOUBLE DOORS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL KITCHENWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.13 OBSERVED NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010.

APR 28

2023

PASS · 0 violations

APR 26

2023

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-201.11 OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS STORED NEXT TO FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY STORE TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN A SEPARATE STORAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-206.11 OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF "FLY/GNAT" SPRAY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PESTS ISSUES, FACILITY MAY NOT USE ADDITIONAL PESTICIDES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED TABLES BEING PRESET WITHOUT ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR TABLEWARE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET THE CUSTOMER DINING TABLES OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT PLATES, BOWLS AND GLASSES AS WELL AS PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR THE CHOP STICKS AND SPOONS.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-501.17 OBSERVED DISH MACHINE WITHOUT ADEQUATE DETERGENT. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE DETERGENT BOTTLE WAS EMPTIED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DETERGENT AT THE DISH MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.12 OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE FAR-RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 85F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY MUST HAVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST REACH 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAKING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CEILING TILES.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574682 DATED 4/20/23; 8-404.13 - AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION ON 4/26/23 LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY INCREASED AND THE FACILITY STILL HAD ABOUT 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND FACILITY MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

APR 20

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2574247 DATED 4/13/23; 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

APR 13

2023

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HAND WASHING SINKS BLOCKED WITH ITEMS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS OR ITEMS PLACED IN THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINKS, ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE SANITIZING BOTTLE WAS EMPTY. EMPLOYEE REPLACE SANITIZING BOTTLE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE BAR WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-103.12(B) OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND FLYING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11 OBSERVED ROCK SALT PLATTER ON SITE. EMPLOYEE STATES THE FACILITY NO LONGER USES THE ROCK SALT PLATTERS TO SERVE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY SERVE FOODS ON FOOD GRADE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 17

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 9

2022

FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT AND 8 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TREAT AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF DELI COOLER ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT IT IS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 28

2021

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS NEEDED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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