Arami

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 14, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Mar 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Mar 14, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem food thermometer on site for measuring the temperatures of hot and cold tcs foods. Instructed manager to provide priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink not in proper working order. When water is drained in one compartment, another compartment floods. Instructed manager to ensure 3 compartment sink is in proper working order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2571645 dated february 23 2023 instructed facility to #53 provide covered receptacles to all single occupant toilet rooms. Observed no covered receptacle in any of the 3 single occupant toilet rooms. Instructed manager to address previous core violation. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

4. Feb 23, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical3 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 exposed handwashing sinks located in the bar, sushi line, and upstairs prep area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on 2 door prep cooler located in first floor rear prep area. 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

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap. Instructed to install grease trap connected to 3-compartment sink following all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside any of 3 single occupant restrooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Jan 30, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Aug 26, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   5 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide employee health policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provided procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure with the necessary items gloves, masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs or posters near hand washing sinks throughout premises. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     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 improper date marking on tcs foods held more than 24 hours inside walk-in cooler and prep coolers. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and potential hazard of consuming such foods. Must provide a consumer advisory and disclose such foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind refrigeration units in rear prep area, and 2nd floor storage area and also observed dirt and debris on floor throughout basement. Must clean and maintain areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in the basement. Must remove clean and organize areas to prevent rodent harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in front food preparation area. Must repair replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food managers on site without the allergen training instructed that all certified food managers on site must complete food allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Aug 15, 2019 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

8. Sep 27, 2017 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

     Inspector’s note: Hand sink not accessible for use. Observed a small container of soft shell crab being thawed in the exposed hand sink on the right side of the cook line area. Management voluntarily corrected the violation during the inspection. Also, observed the exposed hand sink in the second floor food prep area with no paper towels. Management voluntarily corrected violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed black substance embedded along caulking at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to reseal and maintain area. Observed interior of ice machine on second floor with slight build up on interior ice shoot. Also observed interior of ice scoop holding unit, on said ice machine with debris. Instructed manager to 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: Observed raw unfinished wood ceiling, in dry storage area, in rear of operation. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing door device on employee restroom door, on second floor. Instructed manager to install self-closing device on door and maintain at all times.

9. Nov 8, 2016 Pass

   Complaint · 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 sand or replace the cutting boards with the deep, dark grooves and stains in the prep area. Must remove the thick ice build up in the upstairs reach in freezers. Maintain all.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior surface of all floor drains.

   • 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 clean and maintain the walls around the bar exposed hand washing sink and the 3-compartment sink on the 1st fl.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the leak at the base of the faucet on the 1-compartmetn sink in the prep area on the 2nd fl. Also, must provide working ventilation to the 2nd fl. Employee's toilet room. Maintain same.

10. Oct 13, 2016 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

11. Mar 17, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

12. Mar 10, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: cooked sushi rice at temp of 127.9f and 85.2f,also found cooked ground duck meat at temp od 48.6f. Cold food must maintain temp of 40f and below,hot food 140f and above. Products discarded and denatured by the chef. Pounds 18.5 value 19. 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: Outer openings not protected. We(chef and myself) observed a 1/4 of inch to 1 inch of gap under the front doors and side door.instructed to rodent/insect proof said doors. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 6-15-15,report #1454026 #34-floors at the 2 nd floor storage area in need of coving. Must install and maintain. Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spill and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times. #35-walls in dish area under sinks in need of cleaning to remove all splatter walls under front sushi counter in need of cleaning to remove splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times. Seriuos violation:7-42-090 today we observed the same violations.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Card boards are used for shelf liners at second floor storage areainstructed to remove.surace must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Washroom staff door not self closing, at second floor prep/storage area.instructed to provide a self closing device at said door

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink installed at second floor prep area. Observed rice soaking under running water at one compartment sink. Also observed a prep table and opened dry seasoning and dry food. Ice machine and freezer with food inside are located at mentioned area. Sink must be installed under plumbing city code.must provide soap and paper towels/hand drying device

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate items 6" off the floor itmes needed at rear storage area.

13. Mar 3, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

14. Jun 15, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors at the 2 nd floor storage area in need of coving. Must install and maintain. Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spill and build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls in dish area under sinks in need of cleaning to remove all splatter walls under front sushi counter in need of cleaning to remove splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light missing in hood ventilation system install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation unit above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All clutter in rear storage area in need of removal or organizing. Correct and maintain at all times.

15. Jul 3, 2014 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all cooking equipment, rolling carts, prep coolers, filters in ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls in dish washing areas. Clean walls along baseboards in prep and dish washing areas. Clean wall vent in dining area(dust buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair washbowl in second floor washroom(slow draining).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in rear and second floor storage area. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

16. Jul 2, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Rear low temperature dish machine not adequately sanitizing food equipment and utensils, chemical ppm 0. Instructed manager to repair dish machine and maintain 100 ppm. Dish machine is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until re-inspected by chicago department of health. Critical violation 7-38-030 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all cooking equipment, rolling carts, prep coolers, filters in ventilation hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls in dish washing areas. Clean walls along baseboards in prep and dish washing areas. Clean wall vent in dining area(dust buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair washbowl in second floor washroom(slow draining).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide themometers in all coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in rear and second floor storage area. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

17. Oct 2, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 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: Invert cups, plates and bowls on shelf or where necessary to prevent contamination.

18. Dec 28, 2012 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

19. Oct 22, 2012 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

20. Oct 16, 2012 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Food (ice) not protected during storage inside of the ice machine. Observed black slimy substance on interior surfaces of the ice machine on the premises. Management instructed to turn off machine, remove ice and have interior of ice machine cleaned and sanitized.the ice machine now tagged held for inspection .must fax letter to the cdph 312-746-4240 for tag removal att:a.lopez. Serious violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and misssing splashguards at the food prep sink,exposed handsink behind sushi bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean,maintain shelvings,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door must be self closing located on the 2nd floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean,maintain dusts accumulations on ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers are needed inside all refrigeration units.

21. May 6, 2011 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOWING ONTO FLOOR, LICENSE PLUMBER ARRIVE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO ROD OUT FLOOR DRAIN CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

    • 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. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR OF KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD KITCHEN PREP AREA

22. Jul 12, 2010 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

23. Jul 2, 2010 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place

      Inspector’s note: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFICATION FOR SUSHI RICE PH FROM A CERTIFIED LABORATORY.

    • 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.SPLASHGUARDS FOR EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT FOOD PREP AREAS NOT INSTALLED,MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT SUSHI PREP.

    • 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 COVING IN REAR DINING ROOM NOT INSTALLED.

    • 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.MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 COMP SINK.