Simply Thalia
108 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602
Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Jan 21, 2026
Simply Thalia was last inspected on January 21, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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 a liner on the bottom shelving units in the prep areas. Instructed to remove or replace with a material that is easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean grease build up from cooking and frying equipment.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must hang mops to allow to dry properly when not in use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training for certified food managers. Instructed management that all certified food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a light build up on the interior shoot of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counters in the food prep area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths in proper sanitizer solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food residue on the bottom of reach-in prep coolers. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and residue on the floors under and behind food storage equipment throughout the kitchen and splattered on the wall behind soda machine rack. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No food probe thermometer in facility, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no records available for parasite destruction. Instructed manager to provide if raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records of the retail food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish supplied are frozen to a temperature and for a time specified under section 3-402.11 may substitute for the records specified under paragraph (a) of this section. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: 3-402.12 found no records available for parasite destruction. Instructed manager to provide if raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records of the retail food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish supplied are frozen to a temperature and for a time specified under section 3-402.11 may substitute for the records specified under paragraph (a) of this section. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance. Found the following violations not corrected by correct by date from inspection report# 2356928 on 1/17/20. 5-204.11 observed no handsink in the rear prep area near dish machine and dry storage. A cutting board and knife were observed in the area where curry food items are prepped. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. 3-603.11 observed raw fish and crustacean on menu said items are served raw. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation.7-38-005 citation issued. Instructed manager to comply. Priority violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance. Found the following violations not corrected by correct by date from inspection report# 2356928 on 1/17/20.-404.13(b:4) found the following previous core violation not corrected by correct by date from inspection report #2303460 :2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation.7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: 3-402.12 found no records available for parasite destruction. Instructed manager to provide if raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records of the retail food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish supplied are frozen to a temperature and for a time specified under section 3-402.11 may substitute for the records specified under paragraph (a) of this section. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found the following previous priority foundation violations not corrected by correct by date from inspection report #2356434: 5-204.11 observed no handsink in the rear prep area near dish machine and dry storage. A cutting board and knife were observed in the area where curry food items are prepped. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued. 3-603.11 observed raw fish and crustacean on menu said items are served raw. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation.7-38-005 citation issued. 8-404.13(b:4) found the following previous core violation not corrected by correct by date from inspection report #2303460 :2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No designated person in charge. Observed no food employee with possession of city of chicago food manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: . 2-501.11 observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handsink in the rear prep area near dish machine and dry storage. A cutting board and knife were observed in the area where curry food items are prepped. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at handwashing sink located at front prep. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no records available for parasite destruction. Instructed manager to provide if raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records of the retail food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish supplied are frozen to a temperature and for a time specified under section 3-402.11 may substitute for the records specified under paragraph (a) of this section. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish machine inadequately sanitizing cooking utensils at 0 ppm. Instructed manager to provide a chlorine based sanitizing solution of 50 ppm -100 ppm at all times. Low temperature dish machine serviced at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (sushi food products) 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. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw fish and crustacean on menu said items are served raw. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation.7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Found no cold or hot running water at rear prep 3 comp sink. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the retail food establishment.priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Violation corrected 1/10/20 when returned to type report and issue citations.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found the following previous core violation not corrected by correct by date from inspection report #2303460 : 2-102.13 observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation.7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (raw tuna) is being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager and valid certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical3 general4 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No designated person in charge. Observed no food employee with possession of city of chicago food manager certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer eliminate norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handsink in the rear prep area near dish machine and dry storage. A cutting board and knife were observed in the area where curry food items are prepped. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods (sushi food products) 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.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure and reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered raw or undercooked. Instructed to provide a disclosure on the menu for all items (raw sushi products) that can be ordered undercooked or raw and add a reminder on the menu that reads *these items can be ordered undercooked or raw. Consuming undercooked or raw foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed management to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed shelving unit shelves in poor repair, peeled and chipped edges. Instructed to replace
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods (cooling soup, preparing sushi, handling raw meats etc.) without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site. No designated person in charge. Informed food handler that a 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.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no persons with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREMISES WITHOUT A POSTED SUMMARY REPORT REFLECTING MOST RECENT INSPECTION IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Pots and pans taped with duct tape all around, instructed to remove. Shelves in poor repair, peeled and chipped edges, instructed to replace
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Blocked hand wash sink, found a tray of food stored in sushi station hand wash sink, no soap nor paper towels provide to same sink. Instructed mgr to keep sink accessible at all times provided with soap and paper towels, critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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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: Inadequate insects control. Found around 40 live fruit flies in kitchen and dish washing areas. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas. Pest control service recommended serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Pots and pans taped with duct tape all around, instructed to remove. Shelves in poor repair, peeled and chipped edges, instructed to replace
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Back splash behind front prep area encrusted with food debris, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light fixture at rear missing a shield, instructed to shield.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Condensation on pipe lines running above kitchen, instructed to insulate.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Fly traps too close to open foods, instructed remove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Disposable containers used for bulk-food scoops, instructed to obtain proper ones.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage bins (rice) not labeled. Instructed to label all products that are out of the original packaging and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being reused as a shelf liner. Instructed to not reuse cardboard as a shelf liner all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed whole onions being stored in a box on the floor. Instructed to elevate at least 6 inches and maintain. Observed mop heads being stored downward in mop bucket. Instructed to store upright and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler's certificates not available for 2 male employees and 1 female employee. Instructed to meet requirement and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under equipment with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the bar 3 compartment sink draining slowly. Isntructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior food contact surface of the ice machine with a black substance dripping onto the ice used for consumption. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine and discard the ice. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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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 25 live fruit flies on the wall next to the bar, inside of the prep area, on the food trays inside of the prep cooler and flying around the front and rear prep areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize the noted areas and provide additional pest control to eliminate the activity. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under equipment with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the bar 3 compartment sink draining slowly. Isntructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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 in reach in cooler in rear kitchen area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in rear kitchen area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in bar areas under shelving/counter not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found/observed potentially hazardous foods(box of raw eggs) not meeting temperatures requirements of 40F or less, eggs were at 74.7F, siting under prep table, mgmt discarded at once.Citation issued 7-38-010(A).Critical violation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Reach in cooler door gaskets that were damaged(broken), shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Shelving that had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around sink by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices),cooler exhaust vents not clean, need detailed cleaning. Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage kitchen area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Broken ligth shield in kitche prep area, shall be replaced.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with a black substance that is dripping onto the ice. Instructed to discard all of the ice, clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light shields missing in the prep area. Instructed to shield all lights.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no drain plugs at the bar or rear 3 compartment sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain drain plugs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed prep coolers without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain thermometers for all prep coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed no theremometer on site to take temperatures of food., instructed to provide and maintain a dial stem thermometer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no proof of food handler education. Instructed to provide proof of food handler education.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Inadequate food protection, found several food items at improper temperature,3 lbs of cooked chicken 73.5f, 2 lbs soup a 68.3, 2 lbs chicken stew at 66.4. Items were placed in steam table to rehaeat food, facility using small individual burners to cook large pots of food. Instructed mgr to rapidly rehaeat food items and hold at 140 or higher, also instructed to obtain adequate cooking and reheating equipmet. Food discarded valued at $30.00 critical citation issued 7-38-005.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Bulk-food contianers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No lights in in rear storage room, instructe dto provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must install a hand wash sink in bar area.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1345298 dated june 05, 2013 not corrected and/or maintained: 34-must clean floors in the rear area behind the deep freezer boxes to remove dried food debris. 35-must seal or paint raw wood shelving at wall in the rear area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable. 42-all staff at food prep areas must wear hair restraints at all times. Instructed to correct and maintain all. Serious violation7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain walls around sinks and in prep and storage areas. Remove food spills and dead bugs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair loose and torn gaskets at 2door cooler located at the bar area. Must repair loose hanging 2dr cooler door closest to exposed handwashing sink at the sushi station.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior bottom shelves at the bar 2door cooler and at the rear 2-sliding door coca-cola cooler to remove pooling water.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the rear area behind the deep freezer boxes to remove dried food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal or paint raw wood shelving at wall in the rear area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All staff at food prep areas must wear hair restraints at all times.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Shrimps, fish, beef, pork, rice,etc.) instructed to have original city of chicago certificates and certified food managers on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards in the front prep area with deep dark grooves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain interior of all floor drains and floors around sinks, in corners and under/around coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide and conspicuously place thermometers in all coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution when not in use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean interior of dishmachine to remove lime build-up inside door of unit.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.