Proper hot holding temperatures

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.instructed to comply and post original certificate as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand soap dispenser in poor condition in the rear food prep/dishwashing area.instructed to provide and maintain adequate hand soap dispensers as required.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract/service agreement, service report,copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidencde of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 50 rodent rat droppings on the floor under and around cluttered rear storage areas and on floor southwest corner of the kitchen behind the ovens.instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Personal cleanliness

Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Instructed to clean the following equipment and maintain: prep tables (tops and bottoms), interior/exterior surfaces of fryers and other cooking equipments, under grills and shelves inside of refrigeration units, kitchen storage racks, behind front service counters and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washroom. Must provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no outside commercial garbage dumpster for the premises.instructed to provide a commercial disposal contract service for the premises and maintain as required.priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (b), citation issued.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

No signed employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Manager has a policy that was taped to a wall but no signatures indicated anyone has read and understood said policy. Instructed manager to provide a copy to each food handler to read and sign. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

All bulk food containers must be cleaned covered and properly labeled with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain a complete logbook from pest control and have on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Cutting board on reach in pizza prep cooler in need of replacing. Worn and discolored. Instructed to correct and maintain

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Chlorine test strips on site while using a quats sanitizer from unit installed on 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to obtain the correct strips to adequately measure quats sanitizer. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All food prep tables and shelves in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors walls, and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed ceviche at 55f and caesar salad at 51f at the self-serve salad bar cooler. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 above for citation.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed the self-serve salad bar cooler with an air temperature of 51f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as salad items and ceviche. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling and equipment in the bakery prep area, behind the meat display coolers and in the juicing prep area next to the produce aisles. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler underneath the meat counter prep table.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed heavily scored and stained cutting boards in the meat cutting area behind the display coolers. Management instructed to replace or resurface the stained cutting boards.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed chipped paint on the shelves of the deli island prep cooler used to store deli salads and cheeses. Management instructed to scrape the chipped paint and repaint the shelves.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Repair the leaking condensate drain line in the meat display cooler.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the dust on the walls and ceiling tiles in the deli prep and produce prep areas. Clean the ceiling tiles with food splatter in the deli dry storage room. Clean the floor with debris and litter in the large walk-in freezer in the warehouse area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Repair the frp sections of the meat cutting room and meat walk-in cooler where they are loose and separating from the wall. Management instructed to replace frp board behind the 3-compartment sink where heavily stained and seal all sections of the wall so there are no openings.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training during time of inspection. Must provide.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (chicken, beef and shrimp) without original city of Chicago food service manager and certificate on site. Informed person in charge city of Chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no commercial dumpster on site facility using residential receptacles. Instructed to provide a contract and dumpster with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter stored on in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Allergen training as required

Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of Chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Observed no inspection report#2634965 summary from 04/14/2026 posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods in two different prep coolers in the food prep area. Found a container of beef (51.8f) and eggs (44.5f). Instructed all cold holding food items must reach and maintain 41f or below at all times. Approximately 12lbs at $66 worth of product discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #21.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed prepackaged slices of tres leches cake in the refrigerator near the front prep area with no food label. Instructed manager to provide the common name of the food, a list of ingredients; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed squirt bottles and seasoning shakers not labeled in the front food prep area. Instructed to label all food items not in it original food container.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 40 or more small flies in the basement food prep area. The small flies were observed on the walls and ceilings in the mentioned area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed a bulk container of diced tomatoes in the three-door cooler with a bowl being used to transfer the food item. Instructed to provide an utensil with a handle to transfer the food item.

Personal cleanliness

Observed a femal food handler without a hair restraint, while in the food prep area. Instructed all food handlers must have on hair restraints while in the food prep area.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hot water in kitchen staff bathrooms. Maximum hot water temperature recorded at 68 f. Instructed manager to ensure a minimum hot water temperature of 100 f is provided. To all hand washing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed the corpses of insects throughout pre-k hallway particularly in area leading to playground. Instructed manager to ensure facility removes all dead insects.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 3 rodent droppings in pre-k classroom 120. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed student changing room with debris build up on floor. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floor.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by Chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (goat, chicken, beef, rice, soup etc) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed bags of cut lettuce in original packaging and bowl of fish stored in walk-in cooler with mold in basement with an expiration date of 09/09/2026 discovered on 09/18/2026. Instructed to label food items with expiration date of 7 days from orignal preparation date and to dispose of items upon expiration or signs of spoilage. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of approximately 7 lbs of product worth approximately $50. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, walk in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed in use ladles and cooking spoons stored throughout prep area improperly. Instructed on how to properly store utensils between uses.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed the interior of the reach in and walk in coolers to have food and excessive animal blood build-up on floors of coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Upon arrival, no certified food manager was on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Manager arrived on site before the conclusion of the inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside a prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Found a pack of beef burgers (47.7f) in the prep cooler in the front prep area. Found inside the walk-in cooler: boxes and containers of raw chicken wings and chicken breast (46.9f-50.1f), diced and sliced tomatoes (48.1f-48.9f), raw beef burgers (49.7f), containers of cooked chicken (48.9f-72.0f), two conatainers of mac and cheese (48.0f-49.1f). Instructed must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Approximately 1100lbs at $1800 worth of product at the time of the inspection. Priority 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #22

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed walk-in cooler at improper cold holding temperature of 51.7.0f at the time of the inspection. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Unit tagged the day of the inspection. Shall not be used until reparied and reinspected by cdph. Priority 7-38-005, ciation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed digital insect control devices stored above beverage areas in the rear prep area. Instructed to relocate from food contact surfaces and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 20 or more small flies throughout faciltiy. Small flies were observed in rear prep area, dishwashing area, bar area, and the hallway of toilet rooms. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, clean and sanitize all affected areas and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed the shelf under where the sauces are stored in the rear food prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed the walls and floors in need of cleaning. Observed the walls and floors in the deep-frying area under the sauce area and above prep coolers and behind the dishwashing machine in need of cleaning. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

Allergen training as required

Observed the certified food manager in site without an allergen training certificate. Instructed all certified food managers must take course and maintain record on site.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No paper towels located at the dishwashing station hand washing sink while dishes were being washed at the three compartment sink. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

All food employees have food handler training

No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Instructed to provide.

Allergen training as required

No valid allergen training or certificate for the city of Chicago certified food manager on site. Must provide.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision such as paper towels inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of cold and hot foods. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 25 rodent droppings in a corner next to a dry storage shelf, about 10 rodent droppings scattered under various dry storage shelves, and about 15 rodent droppings under the customer service counter in the front. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed the manager without a proper hair restraint while in the food prep area. Instructed to always wear proper hair restraints while in the food prep area.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed the can opener with accumulated debris. Instructed to clean.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed sanitizer bottles and other items stored on the floor by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed no allergen training certificates provided for the food service managers. Instructed to meet requirement for all food service managers.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handsoap available at front prep handsink in area #114. Instructed to provide. Cos. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed interior food-contact surfaces of 3-comp sink (all basins) and ice well in rear kitchen area soiled with green build-up and food debris in hola birds area 214. Food employees cleaned and sanitized food contact surfaces onsite at time of inspection. Must maintain. Priority violation citation issued 7-38-025

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed rear side exit door (left) not completely rodent proof in warehousing storage area. Instructed to provide and maintain

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no splashguards at handsink in #124 burnham bar area. Instructed to provide splashguards on both sides of handsink to prevent contamination and maintain. Also observed ice scoops improperly stored directly on countertop in area #132. Instructed to store ice scoops in a clean, designated holder between uses.

Personal cleanliness

Observed male employee with beards and no beard guard. Instructed to wear beard guard at all times when preparing food and maintain. Cos.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Observed soiled linens stored on food prep surface in area vc113 south marche. Relocated to soiled linen basket.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed steamer leaking potable water in area 306, the works. Instructed to repair or replace to eliminate leak and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed loose rubber gasket on upright 2-door cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed wheels of heavy frying equipment with excessive grease and food debris in area #126 and in area #439 the works. Also observed fryer cabinets with accumulation of grease and food debris in areas #134 and #242. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed rust inside basins of 3-compartment sink, instructed to remove and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed soda cooler condenser condensate discharge hose discharging into bucket at shoreline bbq, area 213. Instructed to route discharge to floor drain. Also observed drains in area 119 with accumulated organic debris. Observed 3-comp drain plumbing with small leak but funtional in area 205 taqueria 77 and in area 438 the works. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing and lifted floor panels in area vc113 south marche. Instructed to replace and maintain.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Certified food manager arrived on site more than 25 minutes after start of inspection. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed ice machine with black slimy build up on interior. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed frozen food in walk in freezer held at 41 f. Frozen food must be kept frozen.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed pans with heavy stuck on grease build up and heavy dents. Instructed manager to ensure all multiuse food contact surfaces are smooth and free of pits, inclusions and similiar imperfections. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed hand sinks located in meat/deli and fish prep areas were not properly supplied at the time of inspection. Both prep areas were in use by food employees at this time. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at hand sinks and maintain proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued. Person in charge provided soap.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed no shellstock tags attached to display case containng clams and oysters located in meat prep during time of inspection. Approimately 7 lbs combined were discarded and denatured by pic, cost $60. Instructed manager that tags must remin attached to shellstock in container until the last one is sold as required.must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed large ice machine located in rear bakery/ restaurant prep internal ice dispenser with accumulated black and pink slimy buildup and dripping onto ice stored in bin used for human consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize and maintain food contact surfaces. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed approximatley 60 lbs various tcs food items (crab rangoon mix, braised beef, ground turkey, radishes, rice, chopped garlic mix stored in cooling units throughout facility without labels. Instructed to provide discard date labels for food stored on site for more than 24 hours. All said food items were voluntarily discarded by person in charge. Total cost $200. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers throughout prep area and storage without labels. Instructed to provide common name label and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximatley 65 small and large black live flies flying throughout sushi prep, dishwashing /prepared food prep, bakery and dining area orolling cards, cooling equipment and dried kitchenware. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed uprigh cooler located in prep directly outside walk in cooler with missing door handler with food and duct tape residue on said equipment. Instructed to replace handle, clean and sanitize.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed all cooking equipment, cooling units, prep table shelving units and rolling carts in all rear prep/dishwashing/storage areas in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Instructeed to remove food debris and maintain to prevent feeding source for pest.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed window ledge located in rear prep areas, in all corners, under storage carts, and floor drains accumulated with organic matter and dried food debris. Instructed to clean.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed mineral build up on interior of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed copper pipe above 3 comp sink with a leak. Instructed manager to repair pipe.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage in restroom for customers. Instructed person in charge to provide handwashing signage and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed cardboard on shelving in rear prep areas throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to remove all cardboard from all shelving and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed gaskets of three door cooler in rear prep area behind deli in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed rear unisex staff restroom with no covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed walls in the rear meat cutting room and vegetable prep room in need of cleaning with black mold-like substance in crevices and corners, and behind sinks.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed damaged and peeling paint in rear storage areas. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain walls smooth and easily cleanable.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed grout behing three compartment sink in area behind deli in need of cleaning with black mold-like substance throughout. Instructed person in charge to remove and replace.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed ceiling vents/fan covers in cold hold rooms with build up of dust and grime. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 observed a slight brownish substance in the ice machine by the ice slot. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 5 live large flies flying in the food prep area and inside of the walk in cooler. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed a male food handler with a beard and without a beard guard. Instructed to provide.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5-501.17 observed the receptacle inside of the women's toilet room without a fully enclosed cover. Instructed to provide.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11 observed some floor tiles cracked. Instructed to repair or replace.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 40 small black live flies in rear prep where unused equipment and bulk containers are stored, flying throughout sushi prep, main prep area on exterior surfaces of cooling units, prep tables and upstairs storage area. Instructed to contact pest control for service, clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate fly activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed 2 door prep cooler located on cookline detached, torn gaskets on cooling units throughout sushi prep and main prep area, and 2 door beverage cooler located in bar with excessive tape mending base of unit and on door handle. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean the interior of the prep coolers and freezers, the exterior of the dish washing machine and icemachine, stainless steel storage shelves above the 3-compartment sink, small oven located in sushi prep, microwave in bar, rolling cart in the food prep area and rear storage area, shelving units located in walk in cooler, and exterior of the grease trap. Must maintain equipment free of accumulated food debris .

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed floors throughout prep and upstairs storage with heavy food and grease debris under heavy equipment and prep stations. Instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed upstairs dry/liquor storage space in need of cleaning. Instructed to organize, remove items not being used and elevate items at least 6 inches of floor to prevent hiding space for pest and allow proper cleaning. Must maintain premise

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed ventilation hood with heavy grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed employee washing kitchenware and utensils at 3 compartment (1st floor) rinse, then hang on drying rack. Noted employee washing large cutting boards at small 3 compartment sink located in basment prep without sanitizing prior to hanging on drying racks.instructed to properly set up 3 compartment sink basins designated for washing, rinsing and proper sanitizing solution as required. Must maintain. Priority violation. #7-28-025. Citation issued.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed ice machine internal lid with pink and brown mold like build up on surfaces and dripping into ice bin used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain food contact surface without buildup.priority foundation violation. #-7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed tcs foods (7 lbs duck, 10lb housemaid sauces, 5 lbs pork, 7 lbs brown rice) stored in various cooling units/walk in cooler without proper labels. Instructed to provide discard dates not to exceed 7 days for tcs food prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours.must maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. All said food items were voluntarily discarded and denatured at this time.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed cooling unit located adjacent to deep fryers without a thermometer inside. Instructed to provide.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers located near ice machine containing ingredients (sugar, salt, etc) without labels. Instructed to provide common name

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed oepened hot hold unit, utensils and working ingredients stored on a shelf directly next to handsink in prep. Noted porous wall in place in between drying rack and mop sink located in dishwashing area. Instructed to install smooth and easily cleanable splashguards in said spaces to prevent contamination of food items as well as dried kitchenware.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed prep table shelving in basement prep accumulated with food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Hands clean & properly washed

Observed poor hygienic practices by male dish washer handling dirty dishes and then proceeded to remove clean dishes from dish rack and placed on shelving unit without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Must repair or replace slow drain at staff men's toilet room hand sink.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed a low temperature dish machine in use sanitizing at 0.0 ppm's in bar area.manager changed sanitizer solution during inspection now is reading at 100.0 ppm's at this time.(cos)(priority 7-38-025)(citation issued)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 5lbs. Raw fish-48.8f dated 7/28/26.5lbs. Raw chicken-48.2f.1lbs. Diced ham-50.0f.4lbs. Cut lettuce-54.9f and 3lbs. Cut mixed greens-48.2f.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.18lbs.$170.(priority 7-38-005)(consolidated violation)(cos)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed improper temperatures of 2- door prep cooler at 58.8f and lettuce prep cooler at 54.9f with tcs foods. A held for inspection tag has been placed on units. Must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometers for prep coolers on main prep line must provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed front man door along bottom right corner with a gap must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies flying around,on walls and ceilings,pictures in dining room,prep & dish washing areas,bar area,men's staff toilet room,basement (liquor storage/hot water tank/electrical panels).recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/29/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must adjust loose door gaskets on prep coolers.must remove rusty screws from interior of ice machine to be in good repair.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must repair or replace discolored and deep grooves on cutting boards.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets, wheel bases,grill tables,dish racks.must defrost ice build up in reach in freezer.must delime dish machine.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed cooked potatoes held at an inadequate temperature of 67 f. Instructed manger to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 12 pounds cooked potatoes ($10) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP

Observed no records maintained for approved HACCP plan for smoking and curing of meats. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink in (in use) rear prep area not accessible during time of inspection. Observed sink being used to prep coconut milk mix with large container along with whisk stored inside basin. Instructed to remove and use handsink for handwashing purposes only. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030 (c). Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed approximately 150 lbs tcs foods chicken, fish, beef, tofu, sliced tomatoes, dumplings, shrimp, housemade paste, spring rolls, eggs, found at temperatures ranging between 50-63f. All said food items were stored throughout cooling units and on prep tables. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @ 41f and below at all times. Priority violation. #7-38-005. See above violation for citation issued. Pic discarded and denatured food at this time. Total cost approx. $350.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed two prep cooling units with cold hold attached not at proper temperature (60f) (57f) during time of inspection while storing tcs foods (chicken, tofu, beef, shrimp, noodles). Noted upright cooler stored in rear storage space near bulk rice and chest freezer internal temperature @52f storing tofu, chicken , beef and dumplings. Instructed to repair and maintain all units to required internal temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Units tagged and held for inspection. Citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed cooling units without thermometers inside. Instructed to provide and maintain

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed missing lables on bulk containers stored on shelving units throughout prep area, without labels. Instructed to provide common name and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent pest entry.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed inadequate splashguard in place in rear prep area next to cooking stations. Noted working ingredients stored directly in front of handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate working ingredients or provide adequate splashguard. Must maintain

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout prep area on tables. Instructed to storewiping cloths inside solution @ 50ppm in between uses

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed dried food debris, pooling grease (under heavy equipment and miscellanues items stored on floors throughout prep in corners and under shelving units. Instructed to remove, clean sanitize and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed items stored on floors improperly throughout employee space and dry storage rooms. Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable surface shelving, remove all unnecesary items, organize and elevate at least 6 inches off floor.

Allergen training as required

Observed cfm without allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed 2 hand washing sinks at bar area with no water being dispensed. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sinks are accessible at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 45-63 f. Instructed manager ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 5 pounds yogurt, 5 pounds cottage cheese, 8 pounds sliced honeydew, 8 pounds sliced cantelope, 30 pounds buffalo chicken sandwiches and 10 pounds sliced deli meats ($300) priority violation 7-38-005 citation consolidated.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator on site for measuring the final surface temperature of the utensil coming out of hot water dish machine. Instructed manager to provide irreversible registering temperature indicator. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priroity foundation 7-38-012)

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (boiled eggs,cut lettuce,marinara sauce,chicken,etc) must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no signed employees health policies must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper temperatures of tcs ready to eat foods in coolers such as 4lbs. Salsa-46.2f.2.5lbs.-cut lettuce-46.6f.2lbs.mixed greens-46.9f .1lb. Marinara sauce-45.3f.0.5lbs. Chopped eggs-46.9f.product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. 10lbs. $30.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed some missing internal thermometers in prep coolers must provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of an infestation of appx. 40 or more live roaches scattered throughout premises in 1st fl. Front small prep area-in between gaps of lower conduit system,in between wall and 1- compartment sink,crawling on floor under rear 3- compartment sink and dish machine,underside of 3- compartment sink between wall and flashing,on floor in corner of dish machine,in basement crawling on exterior & in between shimms on floor of far right hot water tank on top of left hot water tank,on floor in between both hot water tanks, in corner next to hot water tanks,fell off a food storage shelf onto floor in basement,on backside of small couch and wall in basement and numerous dead roaches on floor scattered throughout premises.also,appx. 100 or more live small flies crawling on baked goods on display not for sale,on walls,ceilings and flying around premises prep & dish washing areas,basement storage area on lower wall underneath table and boxes next to walk in freezer.as well as appx. 30 or more rat droppings inside of an unused thermolizer machine in rear prep area,on floor under storage cabinet at register,on floor next to baked goods on display not for sale.must remove droppings,dead roaches clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/27/26.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Personal cleanliness

Observed jackets hanging from dry food storage shelving units must remove and store personal items in a proper manner away from food.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed knives stored in between equipment must remove and store properly to prevent cross contamintaion.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Must repair or replace missing handles on lids of soup kettles.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Must clean grease,food debris build up from all prep coolers,used and unused equipment,walk in cooler shelving units, shelving units at front service counter,exterior of stove,interior panel of ice machine,rolling carts,pipes and wires of cooking equipment.delime dish machine.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must clean grease and food debris build up from walls and ceilings throughout prep,dish washing areas and walk in cooler & freezer.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed chicken in prep area held at 80 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 12 pounds of chicken ($30) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued