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7 inspections
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 20, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 13, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE SINK BASIN WITH A "DO NOT USE" SIGN POSTED ON IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
REGLUE THE LOOSE VINYL BASEBOARD UNDER THE MOP SINK. OBSERVED A 1" GAP AT THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 5, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 28, 2025
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP SUSHI BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2592434 ON 04/9/2024. BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL. WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT. NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. RISK ASSESSMENT REIEWED. NO CHANGES MADE. ADDITIONAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE RECOMMENDED TO COVER HOURS OF OPERATION. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11-- BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL.----WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11-- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-102.13----NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 5, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
: 6-304.11-- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. 6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-102.13----NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
: 6-201.11-- BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL.----WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2591817 ON 3-28-24.#25- 3-603.11--PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED MENUS. #60---8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-15-23 REPORT #2575851 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 28, 2024
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
PRINTED MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
EXPOSED CHOPSTICK MOUTH PIECES AT PRE-SET TABLES. MUST COVER/PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5-15-23 REPORT #2575851 NOT CORRECTED. #55- NOTED THICK GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MINUTES LATER WITH HIS CERTIFICATE IN HAND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
NOTED IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN FISH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A PAN NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE ALL.----WOODEN BACKSPLASH WALL AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.----NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.