Gaijin

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 27, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 20 live flies noted scattered in various area: in bar area, on walls near utility sink, and warewashing unit. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: PRE SET TABLEWARE ON DINING TABLES NOT WRAPPED, COVERED OR INVERTED, INSTD TO COVER AND INVERT OR Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when a CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drains under rear warewashing unit with excessive debris, organic matter. Instd to detail clean drains and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (beef, rice, etc). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Sep 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Apr 24, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: NOTED: The LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASING MACHINE IN USE IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MANAGER SERVICED UNIT DURING INSPECTION. NOW SANITIZING AT 50PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4. Sep 19, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   No violations

5. Apr 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front exit door. Must provides a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry.

     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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     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: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the basement storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Apr 11, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the front exit door. Must provides a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent pests ' entry.

     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 milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     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 grease spilled on top of container, wall of building, and ground at grease container. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside waste grease area and waste grease container. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the basement storage area. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. May 9, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling damaged with insulation hanging down directly above the ice machine in the basement. Instructed to repair ceiling and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no inspection summary report posted in public view from previous inspection on 3/30/22. Management was given today's inspection summary report and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued. New summary report from todays inspection is posted.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

8. Mar 30, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Mar 23, 2022 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

10. Mar 23, 2022 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical3 general3 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea kit on site. Instructed to provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grime build up inside of ice machine in basement. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (SALMON ROE, SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS). Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no haccp plan on site for fermented kimichi and green beans prepared on site. Must provide haccp plan and must be approved by cdph. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators on site for high temperature dish machine. Must provide on site at all times to accurately measure the utensil surface temperature inside high temperature dish machine. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH CARD BOARD BOXES PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RECYCLABLES INSIDE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must have a person in charge on site at all times with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Summary report from 10/25/2019, report #2320491 not posted in plain view of establishment's customers. Must post summary report visible to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

11. Oct 25, 2019 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No signed employee health policies for food and conditional employees during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. 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: No written procedures on site or necessary items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. 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: Must provide handwashing signage for all sinks designated for handwashing in prep areas

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates for all city of chicago certified food manager certificate holders. Must meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Oct 23, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No signed employee health policies for food and conditional employees during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site for review. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. 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: No written procedures on site or necessary items outlined in the policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. 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: Must provide handwashing signage for all sinks designated for handwashing in prep areas.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate food protection in the front prep area by customer seating area instructed to install or provide adequate sneeze guards, protective casing, or effective mean to protect food being prepared and on display.priority foundation violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates for all city of chicago certified food manager certificate holders. Must meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Oct 16, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations