OBSERVED SHATTERED COVER ON GAGE LOCATED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. 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.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Aug 12, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Sep 10, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 30, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
6 recorded violations
notedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
NOTED 1 DOOR COOLER AT SUSHI BAR WITH AMBIENT AIR OF 57.3 F AND 2 DOOR COOLER AT SUSHI BAR AT49.1 F AND MINI REFRIDGERATOR AT SUSHI BAR AT 55.7 F 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.
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN IN PREP/COOKS LINE AND AT SUSHI STATION STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH 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.
NOTED GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP UNDERNEATH FRYER IN KITCHEN. INSTRCUTED 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 NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN THIGHS 48.2 F, SLICED CHICKEN BREAST 46.0, CUBED CHICKEN 47.8, SLICED BEEF 44.7, SUSHI RICE 76.2 IN WALK IN COOLER AND CHEESE SLICES 50.5, FISH EGGS 50.9, SALMON 48.7 & 48.9 F, SMOKED EEL 45 F, TUNA 53.9 & 55.2 F IN SUSHI BAR 1- AND 2- DOOR COOLING UNITS. 80 LBS VALUED $600.00 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.
NOTED CLUTTER AND UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE CLOSET AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED/ INOPERABLE ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE 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 30, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 8, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 29, 2023
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND AND PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. 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.
SHELVING UNDER THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT THE BAR HAND SINKS WAS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND SEAL.
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 NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE BAR THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
NOTED OPEN GAPS/HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD WALL/FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
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.