Sakura Karaoke Bar

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 16, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature warewashing machine (not in use) located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual concentration was observed at 0ppm at time of inspection. Instructed not to use until equipment is properly sanitizing at a minimum of 50 ppm. Tagged machine. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

2. Oct 6, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jul 3, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mops improperly drying on floor in the rear food prep area. Instructed to hang mops heads up on the holding rack to help dry, prevent mold and prevent possible small fly activity.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of dirt and dust build up along sides of equipment in the front bar area. Also instructed to remove any items from sides of equipment in the rear food prep area as a means of being able to clean clean and prevent possible pest and or insect harboring.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jun 28, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Jun 10, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Oct 17, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain covered receptacle for sanitary products.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall next to ice machine in rear hallway to be in poor repair with holes and peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Oct 4, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Jun 11, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site for vomit and diarrhea clean up. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated dirt and grease debris on the pipes behind the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed low hot water pressure at one of the hand washing sinks in the women's toilet room. Instructed to increase. Manager increased hot water pressure at said sink during the inspection.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Apr 5, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Mar 20, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to repory any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      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: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Mar 12, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to repory any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      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: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 80 mouse droppings on premises in the closet where the sub pump is located. Droppings located on the floor and on a shelf where the dishwashing chemicals stored. Instructed to clean areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean the interior bottom of the fryer to remove grease observed and the exterior surfaces of the fryer and stove to remove grease and food particles.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found no cover for the sub pump in the closet inside of the kitchen; instructed the pic to provide a cover for the sub pump.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean the floor and wall around and under the cooking equipment in the kitchen to remove grease observed; clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Oct 3, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build up on ventilation housing of walk-in beer cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor of grease around and under deep fryer in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean grease splashes on wall next to deep fyer in kitchen area. Seal openings at wall by floor in kitchen area under table where microwave oven sits to prevent rodent entry points.

13. Sep 19, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of the stove and fryer to remove grease and food particles. Interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and particles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors under and around cooking equipment to remove grease and food particles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing wall coving at the base of the kitchen wall between the storage rack and utility wall rack; replace coving where needed. A hole observed in the wall behind the fryer in the kitchen; seal hole in the wall.

14. Sep 9, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

15. Aug 18, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No drain board to 3-comp sink. Instructed to install a wire rack above sink or a drain board.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Soda gun despenser not clean inside, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.