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6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 6, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
-WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 30, 2025
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 15Other
Official wording
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW FISH BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW BEEF AND RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE TEMPURA. RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED COOKED RICE. REVIEWED FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.
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.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s notes
MENUS DO NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON ALL THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. ONE MENU ON PREMISES NOTED WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. ALL OTHER DOZEN MENUS DID NOT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN 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.
MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED DRY GOODS FOOD.
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.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL TOASTER OVENS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN 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.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUCHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS.
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.
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. 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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 27, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 19, 2024
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT FOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE AND 2 DOOR GLASS COOLER IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK REMINDING EMPLOYEES THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
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 LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. 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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CRATES OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, NEAR THE REAR DOOR, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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 THE COOKING AREA AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF SMALL TOASTER OVEN AT FRONT PREP COUNTER AND ON THE SURROUNDING SHELF AROUND THE TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD 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 THE FLOORS BELOW THE ENTIRE COOKING LINE AND FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF SEEDS, DEBRIS, AND PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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 ONE OF THE FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD TO BE BROKEN AND MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN HOOD IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.
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 19, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 7, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND SUSHI) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 24, 2023
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 8 LBS OF DUMPLINGS, 1/4 LBS SHRIMP, AND 2 LBS FISH ($200). 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 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, AND SODA MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS ARE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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.