OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. 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.
OBSERVED THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST BUILD UP. 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.
OBSERVED REAR DISH WASHING SINK IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE AND CONSTANTLY RUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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 THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS...THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT...THE SMALL ICE MACHINE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WOMEN REST ROOM...THE SUSHI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE 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, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Feb 25, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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 THE DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE 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.
OBSERVED A UNUSED PEIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALTO-SHAM) BEING USED AS EXTRA SPACE TO PREP IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 30, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL THAT IS USED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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 THE DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE 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.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEWTWEEN THE TWO PREP STATIONS IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST LEFT OF THE GRILL. 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.
OBSERVED A UNUSED PEIECE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (ALTO-SHAM) BEING USED AS EXTRA SPACE TO PREP IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA JUST ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.
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
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSYEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 14, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING WESTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET 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.
6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 6, 2024
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING FINAL RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE GAUGE READING 148F. INSTRUCTED WAREWASHING MACHINE SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES THAT INDICATE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER (A)IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK AND (B)AS THE WATER ENTERS THE HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE MANIFOLD OR IN THE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION TANK. 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.
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHICKEN BREAST KABOB) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $14 WEIGHING 6LBS. 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.
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SESAME SEEDS IN SUSHI AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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 OPENING AT BASE IN MIDDLE OF PATIO DOORS WITH HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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 DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR AT TOP OF TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH BLACK DOORS IN SUSHI 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.
OBSERVED LEAKING EASTSIDE FAUCET AT FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FAUCET 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 DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FIRST KITCHEN IN FRONT OF COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREAS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 6, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 7, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Oct 31, 2023
Fail
9 recorded violations
notedCode 28Chemicals
Official wording
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PINK LIQUID MEDICINE STORED ABOVE FACILITY FOOD IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR END OF COOKLINE. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF VARIOUS MEDICINES STORED ABOVE DRY STORAGE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE PERSONAL MEDICINES AWAY FROM FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AND GARBAGE ACCUMILATION UNDER THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. FACILITY 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.
CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (CUCUMBERS). FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 35 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION ROOM. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FACILITY AND CONSULT WITH LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITAION ISSUED.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. 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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 4/20/23, REPORT#: 2574627 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. #35) 3-501.13: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER. #43) 3-304.12: UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER IN COOKLINE AND SUSHI AREA. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F. #49) 4-602.13: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON BOTH WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAR 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. 6-201.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE BEHIND AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED NEAR STAIRS. HOLES MUST BE SEALED UP, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. 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.