Canvass
Nov 13, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Green Tea Japanese Restaurant
2206 N Clark St
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 19, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI LINE WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED RUST UNDERNEATH DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SMALL ICE MACHINE IS STORED UNDERNEATH DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER SURFACE OF DRAINBOARD. CLEAN AND SMOOTH 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SPICY DICED TUNA 45.5, COOKED EELB 51.4, IMITATION CRAB 45.5, SPICY MAYO 49.1, TUNA 51.9, SHRIMP 52, PICKLED SWEET RADISH 52.5, COOKED MUSHROOM 51.9 AT FRONT SUSHI BAR COLD HOLD UNIT APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS VALUED $250.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. STAINED TILES ARE INDICATIVE OF A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK, REPLACE TILES 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 12, 2023
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A;C)--- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, SHELVING, REAR HALLWAY STORAGE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
4-301.16--- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION PURPOSES AS NEEDED. : 5-205.15--- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
: 3-304.14--- ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13----MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE FOLLOWING: ALL DOORS OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, INSIDE SMALL COOLERS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. 4-601.11(B)----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11--- WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER: WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM COOLERS, WOODEN/PAPER SCREEN AT REAR ENTRANCE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLER, FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, DRY FOOD STORAGE AND TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 5, 2023
Fail
14 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES LATER. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 15Other
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FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL-ORIGIN FISH BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES, READY-TO-EAT CUT LEAFY GREENS, AND COOKED READY-TO-EAT SHRIMP. ALL REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
EXTREMELY DIRTY, GREASE BAKED TOASTER OVEN. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
NOTED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE FRONT SUSHI PREP HAND SINK WAS BEING USED TO RINSE A FOOD PLATTER, AND THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A CHAIR, ELECTRICAL CODS AND OTHER STORED EQUIPMENT. HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE 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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF RAW READY-TO-EAT SUSHI FISH, SUCH AS SALMON, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.8F, 45.7, 48.6 IN THE LEFT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. ALL DISCARDED. 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED THE SUSHI MENTIONED ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF RAW TCS SUSHI FISH. COOLER NOTED AT 45.7 WITH FISH AT 48.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41. F OR 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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL SINKS, SHELVING, REAR HALLWAY STORAGE, MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT FOOD PREP SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA FOR FOOD PREPARATION PURPOSES AS NEEDED.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES OR REPAIRED AND OPERATIONAL.
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-23-22 REPORT #2564209 NOT CORRECTED. #48- LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION, NOT OPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. #49-: BLACK SLIME AROUND THE FAUCET'S HANDLES AT THE MOP SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 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.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source