OBSERVED THE PIPING OVER THE SERVICE LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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 THE SIDES OF THE COOLING UNITS IN THE FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINAIN ALL.
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 THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, DUST AND SMALL DEBRIS...THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN...THE FRONT BAR AREA AT THE ENTRANCE...THE REAR SMALL FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 25, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 24, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-50.5F, HAM 48.9F, CHEESE 50.9F, EGGS (BOILED)50.1F, EGGS 53.4F, SAUSAGES 58.8F, SALMON 55.4, CHEESE 62.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 13 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $85.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 69.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 24, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASH SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HANDWASHING SIGNS T ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT BAR WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GRIME.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 31, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AT THE LEFT WALL OF THE LARGE DEEP FREEZER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AS WELL AS THE LOWER AREA OF THE WALL BY THE LARGE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED FOIL LINING THE STOVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SPRAYER CONNECT HOSE JOINT. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE TOP BACK OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
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.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND COFFEE GRIND IN THE FRONT BAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND AT THE WINDOW AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAP UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE KITCHEN APPROX 1/4 INCH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECTS FROM ENTERING.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE BAR AREA AS WELL AS POSSIBLE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE REAR WALL NEXT TO THE TURBO CHEF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 18, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 18, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 14, 2023
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-203.11:HAND SINK NOT LOCATED IN CAFE PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA WHERE CAFE IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO 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
4-603.15: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 7, 2023
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
HAND SINK NOT LOCATED IN CAFE PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA WHERE CAFE IS LOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO 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.
OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT CAFE/BAR LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY CANNOT USE THE DISH MACHINE UNIT IT MAINTAINS PROPER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY 7-38-025 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR RICE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN SUSHI KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
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.
ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM.
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.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOM LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND IN BACK OF CAFE PREPARATION AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE PLACES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOORS.
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.