SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOT SIZED HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER 2-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA EXPOSING INTERIOR OF FLOOR AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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 EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYERS IN KITCHEN. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 16, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
4-901.12--OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN 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.
2-102.13--OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WHEN THERE WERE AT LEAST 5 FOOD HANDLERS PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 10, 2025
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER EMPLOYEE CALLED HER.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SUSHI, CRAB RAGOON). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE DURING MIDDLE OF INSPECTION AFTER EMPLOYEE CALLED HER.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. 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.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 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 FRIED SHRIMP HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 60F. TCS FOODS SUCH AS CRAB RAGOON, FRIED FISH AND COOKED SWEET POTATOES WERE SITTING OUT ON TABLE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 60-65F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE SAYS ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE COOKED ON 6-9-2025.
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 SHRIMP THAWING IN STANDING WATER INSIDE OF BUCKET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER MUST BE CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING WITH A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW OR STORE FOOD IN PROPER REFRIGERATION WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW.
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 COOK FRYING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN 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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. 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.
OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP AT FLOOR DRAIN WHILE WATER IS RUNNING AT HAND SINK AT SUSHI BAR. MUST CORRECT PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. OBSERVED ONE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WHEN THERE WERE AT LEAST 5 FOOD HANDLERS PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
License
Apr 30, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO KIT FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A KIT FOR CLEAN UP OF ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA, HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR OVENS, AND AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS.
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.
OBESRVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS PRESENT AT THE THREE COMPARTNMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE IN EACH BASIN.
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 NO COMPLETED FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENEESS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER MUST ALSO MAINTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COMPLETED EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. NO 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.