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Hot Woks Cool Sushi

3930 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 17, 2025

Hot Woks Cool Sushi was last inspected on June 17, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 17, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 paperwork
  • PaperworkFood handling

    The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2618930 dated 6/10/2025. See comments. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 61)

    Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed handwashing sink located in front food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of black and pink slime in interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, detail clean, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside 2 door prep cooler opposite cook line: egg rolls at 52.5f, chicken at 50.7f, beef at 46.2f, and shrimp at 46.2f. Management discarded approximately 10lbs of product valued at approximately $100. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door prep cooler opposite cook line containin tcs items such as egg rolls, chicken, beef, and shrimp maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 52.1f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace cooler and ensure all coolers maintain proper ambient temperature at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observe 1 live roach at cook line in front prep area. Instructed to remove all pests, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pest activitiy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple dead roaches along cook line in front prep area and inside of ice machine. Instructed to remove dead pests and maintain facility free of dead pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight gap at side of rear exit door located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain tight fitting outer openings.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both gaskets on interior of 2 door cooler located opposite cook line broken and in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located outside in parking lot. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2614482 dated 3/25/2025. Summary from september of 2024 was covering most recent summary at begining of inspection. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperature...raw crab at 50f, raw shrimp at 50f, and bean sprouts at 55f. Instructed to maintain cold items at 41f or below. Pic voluntarily discarded approximately 2 lbs of raw crab, 1 lb of raw shrimp, and 3 lbs of bean sprouts, valued at approximately $50. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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 removed from its original packaging and use by date.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handwashing sink in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed interior guard of ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed cardboard being used as liner on storage shelves in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard from shelves and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on 2-door refrigerator in rear prep area. Instructed the person charge to repair or replace gasket and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: O6-501.12 observed accumualted dirt and food debris on floors throughout prep, warewashing, and dry storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors throughout and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handwashing sink in the front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior guard of ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed four live cockroaches on floor surrounding floor drain underneath the three compartment sink in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all roaches clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receive additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as liner on storage shelves in the rear dry storage area. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardboard from shelves and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on 2-door refrigerator in rear prep area. Instructed the person charge to repair or replace gasket and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumualted dirt and food debris on floors throughout prep, warewashing, and dry storage areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors throughout and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some items on the menu missing the consumer advisory disclosure asterisk to identify which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked. Management also instructed to identify all raw or undercooked items on the lunch menu and link them to a reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave, interior of the sushi prep coolers, storage shelves above the prep coolers, wire storage shelf next to the deep fryer and grease trap located next to the wok station.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Regrout the floor tiles in the front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walls in the front food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the 1st floor employee washroom is not operational. Management instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several light fixtures missing a light shield in the food prep and dish washing areas. Must provide light shields where missing in the dish washing and prep areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of ice machine bin and interior guard with some dirt, not clean. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food accumulation on shelving units in walk-in cooler. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floor underneath cooking equipment and underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in floor in rear dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to seal hole and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rough, unfinished floor inside walk in cooler. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods salmon held at improper temperature (50.7f)in prep cooler and shrimp held at improper temperature(44.6f) in walk in cooler. Instructed to discard approximately 6 pounds of products at approximately $50. Priority. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots improperly stored on storage rack in dish washing area. All equipment must be stored in inverted position to dry and prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in rear prep area with deep, discolored grooves. Must replace/resurface and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of grease and food debris between fryers and oven. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken stopper on right side of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black mold-like substance on caulk at 1 compartment sink near dishwashing machine. Must replace and maintian. Observed food splashes on ceiling in rear prep area. Must clean and maintain. Observed rough, unfinished floor inside walk in cooler. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in unisex washroom on second floor. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from previous report dated 06/04/2019: #37 all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. #47 must replace broken gasket on reach under refrigerator doors. #56 noted employee belongings on shelves at the dry storage area and prep area with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Osberved two of four certified managers with allergen training. All certified managers must acquire allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods on site (sliced tomatoes,precooked beef, chicken shrimp and pork meats) with no date marking. Instructed to provide proper labeling on all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours with a 7 day discard date. (priority violation no citation issued) 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder of raw and under cooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued) statement that eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that laboratory log statement from gabriel environmental services expired 7/23/2017.must provide new sushi rice analyzing and update lab letter. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: All bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage area. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All employees including managers must have proper hair restrain if working with exposed food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken gasket on reach under refrigerator doors

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior of ice machine

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in employees and unisex bathroom upstairs

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on in storage - prep room. Must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following: -floors throughout premise especially along wall base and underneath equipment with dirt, grease and food debris, walls with food dirt and food spills -cracks on the walls instructed to detail clean and sanitize especially areas with pest activity, clean and maintain walls with cracks and spills. Must upgrade housekeeping.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee belongings on shelves at the dry storage area and prep area with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proper light shields on light bulbs over dishwashing area

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature inside the prep cooler for sushi. Fish eggs at 43.8f, 1/2 lbs; fake crab stick at 44.3f, 1 lb; tuna at 46.1f, and 47.7f, 1/1/2 lb; salmon at 44.4f, 1/2.lb;. Instructed manger that all raw fish must maintain a temperature of 38.0f or below,during storage inside the prep cooler. Critical violation 7-38-005(a). Manager discarded /denatured the said product worth $98.00, total 3.5 lbs.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two employees not washing hands before wearing the gloves. One employee was getting cooked rice using plate without wearing the gloves,almost touching the rice. The other employee removed his gloves,and starts wearing the new gloves without washing his hands. Manager asked those two employees to wash hands before wearing the gloves and after removing the gloves. Employees washed their hands during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1914937 dated 5/24/17. #32- must re caulk around the mop sink, walls by the dish machine and 3 compt sink. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance and maintain. Rubber gasket of the one door reach in cooler in the rear area ripped off. Must repair and maintain.#33- clean in detail the exterior of the large rice cooker in the cook line and maintain. #34-must clean in detail the floor drain under the 3 compt sink and one compt sink, and clean the floor under the 3 compt sink and maintain. Clean the floor inside the furnace room and inside the washroom 2nd floor and maintain. #36- cracked /broken light shield in the rear prep area. Must replace and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090. Manager corrected all the violations during inspection.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Re caulk around the exposed and sink in the front prep area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean,remove grease accumulated on the interior door of the deep fryer and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on the walls by the dish washing area. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees handling food in the prep area must wear a hair restarint to confine the hair.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must re caulk around the mop sink, walls by the dish machine and 3 compt sink. Caulk worn out with black moldy like substance and maintain. Rubber gasket of the one door reach in cooler in the rear area ripped off. Must repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean all the lids of the dry bulk food containers and maintain. Clean in detail the exterior of the large rice cooker in the cook line and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor drain under the 3 compt sink and one compt sink, and clean the floor under the 3 compt sink and maintain. Clean the floor inside the furnace room and inside the washroom 2nd floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the walls by the dish machine. Ceiling in the rear prep area with food stained, must clean and maintain. Wall vent cover in te first floor washroom with dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Cracked/broken light shield in the rear prep area. Must replace and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found 2-3 inch gaps along bottom of rear entry door (in kitchen). Instructed to repair. All doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found multi use utensils improperly stored (bowls in dry storage foods). Must store utensils out side dry food contents, in a clean container, or must provide scoops with handles (that can be stored with handle out of product). Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Found dirt build up on wheels and floor under reach in cooler in front prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found cleaning chemicals improperly stored with cooking oil and cooking equipment (sheet pans, pots, etc). Instructed to store chemicals in an area separate from any cooking equipment or dry storage products. Must maintain.

  15. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at the following temperatures: 125 eggs @ 48.0f; 20lbs beef @ 46.2f; 3lbs of eggroll mix @45.6; 1/2lb shrimp @ 46.3; and 60 lbs of chicken @ 46.2 - 50.1f.operator voluntarily discarded and denatured food. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at proper temperature. Critical violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepared foods without labels. Instructed operator to properly lable all prepared, stored foods.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on fan cover in walk in. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed items on floor throughout kitchen and storage. Instructed to elevate all items 6 inches from the ground for proper cleaning.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  17. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Front sushi prep exposed hand sink not maintained and accessible for hand washing. Cooks observed using the sink for food prep. Dirty food utensils being stored inside along with dirty cleaning sponges. Instructed exposed hand sinks must be used for hand washing purposes only. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation #18 from 8-17-15 inspection not corrected, still observe evidence of rodents. Wooden board against wall in dry food storage room under stairwell found not attached to wall revealing additional storage space in room under stairwell with over 50 mice droppings. Must remove all unnecessary items from area ie: construction material, patio furniture. Also sighted rodent droppings on top of bucket in front of above said storage space and on floor and shelves in front food prep area. Must remove all droppings. Wash, rinse and sanitize areas and seal all openings noted in that area. Have premises serviced by licensed pest control company. Critical violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: See violation #14

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager present during initial inspection while foods were being prepared and served ie: sushi. Manager was telephoned upon my arrival and arrived during the re-inspection 15 minutes later. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk rice container must be labeled. Frozen prepared foods must be labeled and dated. All prepared ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means for repair for plastic food containers. Food containers must be cleanable.must not use cardboard as food containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must provide floor cover for drain next to the three compartment sink with accumulated food debris. Floors throughout rear prep under all refrigeration and paper goods storage with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain. At this time of re-inspection dead mouse noted on glue board next to open wall entrance. Since last inspection found broken floor tiles in walk-in cooler and in rear prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Moldy wall caulking at the three compartment and mop sink. Must replace. Peeling paint on the ceiling above the walk-in cooler and throughout the employee washroom also with peeling/damaged wall floor board coving. Must remove all peeling paint and reseal coving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield end caps in the rear prep area. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates for employees. Must provide for all food handlers.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following foods found held at improper temperatures. Approximately 2lbs peanut sauce in a hot holding unit at 119.1f. 8lbs cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler in a covered container at 50.3f. 12lbs cooked chicken in same cooler in tightly sealed plastic bags at 85.4f. All foods discarded. Management estimated value of all discarded foods to be $100.00.critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 mice droppings along baseboard throughout the dry food storage room under stairwell next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all areas and seal any openings or holes noted in area. Recommend having pest co.service for mice. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bulk rice container must be labeled. Frozen prepared foods must be labeled and dated. All prepared ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler must be labeled and dated.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean cutting boards must not be stored on the floor between coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil, plastic wrap as liner for shelving throughout. Must not use cardboard as food containers. Must not use duct tape as a means for repair for plastic food containers. Food containers must be cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must provide floor cover for drain next to the three compartment sink with accumulated food debris. Floors throughout rear prep under all refrigeration and paper goods storage with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Moldy wall caulking at the three compartment and mop sink. Must replace. Peeling paint on the ceiling above the walk-in cooler and throughout the employee washroom also with peeling/damaged wall floor board coving. Must remove all peeling paint and reseal coving.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shield end caps in the rear prep area. Must replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide an internal thermometer for the server station cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings throughout the food prep areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No idph food handler certificates for employees. Must provide for all food handlers.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and repaint exterior surfaces of grease box (by cooking line) in front cooking area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain light shields above rear prep/storage area.---------must clean and maintain walls in some area around rear prep area including exit and walk-in cooler door with excessive stain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair drain opener at 3 compartment sink (sanitizing compartment) or provide drain stopper at said compartment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to reorganize rear cleaning supply storage area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the following; interior surfaces of ice machine, sides, pipes and legs of all cooking equipment with grease build-up, storage and prep shelves.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris along the walls and in all corners especially underneath cooking equipment.---------must clean and maintain floor drain underneath 3 compartment sink to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with dried food spillage around prep area in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Food in walk in cooler,and reach in cooler not in original container and not dated nor labeled. Must labeled foods in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Rubber seal around cold hold units not clean. Must detail clean inner rubber seal around doors of cold hold units. Must install splash guards to expose hand sink in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Hallway floor next to three compartment sink, chemical room, is dirty. Must detail clean floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Cove is missing in dinning area toward front of premises . Must install cove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow prevention device to mop sink. Ventilation covers are dirty. Must detail clean all covers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers to all coolers.

  22. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

  23. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperatures requirements of 40f or less at time of inspection in reach in cooler, list of foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows:beef at 54.0f, chicken at 53.6f, eggs at 57.3f, shrimp at 46.7, tofu at 46.3f, egg roll 46.5f, cut tomatoes, cut vegetables at 47.8f, mgr discarded food products at once, citation issued.(reach in cooler air temperature was at 41.9f).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed rear kitchen exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 gap on bottom of door, and 1/2 inch on right side of door, shall be repaired/replaced. citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving in walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling shall be replaced/repaired.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas 1st floor, 2nd floor, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 2nd floor bathroom ceiling had peeling paint, shall be repair/sealed, peeling paint in rear kitchen, rear strage area walls, shall be repaired/sealed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, not clean need cleaning(detailed).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

  24. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MATERIAL CLINGING TO WALLS TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,NOT TO USE ICE; AT THIS TIME EMPLOYEE STARTED CLEANING THE MACHINE

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISHMACHINE AREA SINK NEEDS RECAULKING

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEWALL IN THE DISH AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WALK IN COOLER AREA MUST BE REPLACED

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE SMALL ROOM WITH CLEANING SUPPLIES

  25. Pass

    Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored on front counter. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine, can opener and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation and light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Faucet not maintained on three compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.