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The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 25, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11--- FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 16, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE SUSHI PREP AND WASHING SINK.
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.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
NO CURRENT DOCUMENTATION/PROOF OF P.H. TESTING OR P.H. TESTING TOOLS FOR SUSHI RICE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT DOCUMENTATION WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF LABORATORY P.H. TESTING FOR SUSHI RICE OR PROVIDE A P.H. TESTING KIT/TOOLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FROM REPORT #2607762 ON 11-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #57-: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 20, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CENTER PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .
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.
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELFS NEXT TO THE HAND SINKS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS 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 FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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 CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. 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 NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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.