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Umai

730 S Clark St

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

Canvass

Apr 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 15LBS OF READY TO EAT TCS PORK IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASSURING AT 50.7 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS WITH A VALUE OF $60. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

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 temperature
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 20, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

7 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 68F-70F IN A BOX IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEEF AT 68F AND CHICKEN AT 69.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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 temperature
notedCode 29Other

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COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

FOUND APPROX 20 LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS: COOKED PORK.FOUND NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE. VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AND VACUUM PACKAGED MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER SERVE FOOD ITEMS UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT AND INSPECTOR REMOVES TAG FROM SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

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notedCode 32Other

Official wording

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 35Food temperature

Official wording

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

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 temperature
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOORS IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE UNDER THE COOKING EQIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES WITH DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 11, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

DOOR TO FRYER MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING DOOR TO FRYER 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE UNDER THE COOKING EQIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES WITH DIRT, DUST, GREASE AND FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CFM CERTIFICATE.

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 issues
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE CFM ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CFMs.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 16, 2023

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, BY THE DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

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 problems
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-904.11 OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT KITCHENWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2023 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 11, 2023

Fail

11 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 68F IN A BOX IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.

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 temperature
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY FOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 problems
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOMS HAND WASHING SINK, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT WATER ONLY REACHED 77.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS IN USE AND SANITIZING AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR SAID DISH MACHINE AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

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 problems
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS, OBSERVED ABOUT 8 LBS OF COOKED FISH AND COOKED SHRIMP AT 98.6F BEING HELD UNDER A HEAT LAMP IN THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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 temperature
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND ON THE WALLS OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON A CONTAINER OF FOOD THAT WAS STORED ON TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA, A LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING IN A TOILET STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND A LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR OF THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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 insects
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-904.11 OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS AND PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT KITCHENWARE IN ORDER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source

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