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The full inspection history
6 inspections
Canvass
Oct 9, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WORKING CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY(OIL).
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 MISSING COVING ON WALL LEFT SIDE CORNER LOCATED BY BASEMENT BOTTOM STEPS. MUST REPAIR.
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.
4-402.12/ NOTED DOORS ON KITCHEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO INSURE PROPER COLD HOLDING 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.
4-601.11(C)/ NOTED OVEN INTERIORS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.
6-501.114/ NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS IN BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT AND STORE KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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 9, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 1, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
NOTED LEAK AT SUSHI BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS LIKE COOKED HOUSE MADE "YURU VIN" CREAM AND HOUSEMADE SOY SAUCE, AND LEAFY GREENS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 43.5-44.6 F STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED $ 150 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.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED REACH-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 49 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED
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.
NOTED DOORS ON KITCHEN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET TO INSURE PROPER COLD HOLDING 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.
NOTED OVEN INTERIORS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE 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.
NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILE BETWEEN CHEST AND VERTICAL FREEZER AT KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF DISH AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOK LIKE. INSTRUCTED TO 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.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION.
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 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE 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.
MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS.
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
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/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.
BASEBOARD WALL COVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN: AT THE FAR NORTH CORNER OF THE SUSHI PREP BAR, UNDER THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN COOLERS NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR 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.
THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.
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.