Canvass
Dec 3, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Lady May Chicago
405 N Wabash Ave
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspectionsCanvass
Aug 15, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Aug 8, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Aug 5, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Nov 21, 2023
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OSERVED NO LIGTHS IN PLACE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MANTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 14, 2023
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (RAW FISH). Instructed to identify such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "These items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO 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 29Other
Official wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO RECORDS (LAB REPORT) TO VERIFY PH AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INCLUDING AGREEMENT OR SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (C). CITATION 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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OSERVED NO LIGTHS IN PLACE IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. FACILITY SERVES, RAW FISH, SUSHI RICE. 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MANTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 8, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source