Pass

Sumi

1303 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 24, 2026

Sumi was last inspected on February 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

February 24, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed two cutting board with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment and inside fryer cabinet. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in front of cooking and cooling equipment, under prep table, wall at 3 compartment sink, under/around equipment with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean all areas and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several dead roaches throughout facility. Must remove and clean

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment and sinks with food, grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors throughout. Walls around sinks, cooking/cooling equipment with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine. Instructed to repair and maintain an adequate sanitizing concentration of 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Facility must use the 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize all equipment and utensils. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler with tcs foods inside not maintaining proper temperature 65.7f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several dead roaches throughout facility. Must remove and clean

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food stored inside plastic grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is leaking on prep area and collected with bowlswhen water from one compartment is drained. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment and sinks with food, grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors throughout. Walls around sinks, cooking/cooling equipment with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers with ingredients in rear prep area not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior/exterior of the deep fryers and cooking equipment with a build up of grease, food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The lower interior surface and rubber gaskets on all coolers/freezers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: There is a leak at the pipe under the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink in the rear. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains and the floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment and sinks with food, grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floor drains and floors throughout. Walls around sinks, cooking/cooling equipment with food splatter and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation filters/panels above the cooking equipment with thick grease, dirt and dust build up. Instructd to clean and maintain ventilation hood.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 observed no hand washing cleanser located in the rear employee toilet room. Instructed to provide hand washing cleanser at all hand washing sinks at all times. Manager provided soap during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.12 observed no hand drying provision at the hand washing sinks located in the food prep area and in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide a hand drying provision such as paper towels at all hand washing sinks at all times.manager provided paper towels during the inspection. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation above.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • 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 located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.114 observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine. Instructed to repair and maintain an adequate sanitizing concentration of 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Facility must use the 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize all equipment and utensils. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16 observed tcs foods at inadequate cold holding temperatures located in a 2 door prep cooler; observed about 3 lbs of octopus salad at 54f, observed about 6 lbs of potstickers at 60f, observed about 4 lbs of crabmeat/mayo mixture at 70f, 2 lbs of cooked tempura shrimp at 81f and about 3 lbs of chopped vegetables at 53f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed a cold holding unit with tcs foods inside at an ambient air temperature of 54f during the inspection. Instructed to repair and maintain said unit at 41f or below at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed facility not properly thawing tcs foods, at the time of the inspection facility was thawing frozen sushi in a bowl of water. Instructed to always properly thaw all tcs foods with cold running water (not exceeding 70f) at all times.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed food debris inside of the refrigeration units. 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: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate or provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's or customer women's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive accumulated grease and food debris under all of the cooking equipment and excessive accumulated grease debris on the vents located above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the ground (cardboard boxes, tubs of cooking oil) and unnecessary clutter in the rear and front food prep areas. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter and do not store items on the ground, all items must be stored at least 6 inches from the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) observed no most recent inspection summary posted for public view, facility had the most recent inspection summary in a folder and not posted for the public's view. Instructed most recent inspection report summary must be posted for the public's view at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-010(b).

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2561445 dated 7-28-2022 found roach activity which was to be corrected by 7-28-2022. Observed 4 live roaches in kitchen near 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

  7. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2561125 dated 7-21-2022 found roach activity which was to be corrected by 7-21-2022. Observed 2 live roaches in kitchen prep area and 1 live roach on customer toilet room sink. Priority violation 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several roach and other insect carcasses throughout kitchen floor behind equipment. Instructed manager to remove carcasses and sanitize areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  8. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    3 critical4 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) observed hot water reaching a maximum temperature of 82f at customer washbowl sinks. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks reach a minimum temperature of 100f. Violation previously mentioned in report #2560737 on 7-14-2022 priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2560737 dated 7-14-2022 found small fly and roach activity which was to be corrected by 7-21-2022. Observed 2 roaches in kitchen prep area and approximately 40 small flies in prep area. Priority violation 7-42-090. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several dead roach and other insect carcasses throughout kitchen including on walls, behind equipment and on interior of paper towel dispenser. Instructed manager to remove carcasses and sanitize areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed serveral boxes of food stored on floor. Instructed manager ensure all food is at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed inadequate number of drain plugs for 3-comparment sink. Instructed manager to provide at least 3 drain plugs for 3-compartment sink.

      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: 6-501.114 observed heavy clutter in kitchen area. Instructed manager to de-clutter floor and counters in kitchen area.

      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: 2-101.11 observed no certified food manager on duty upon arrival while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (sushi) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed employees handling food with no food handler certification. Instructed manager to ensure all employees have food handler certification.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to ensure there is a certified food manager on site with food allergen training at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 critical9 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water reaching a maximum temperature of 82 f at customer restrooms. Instructed manager to ensure all hand washing sinks reach a minimum temperature of 100 f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing soap at any hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide soap to all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at any hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide paper towels at hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030 (c). Combined with previous violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee using hand washing sink to rinse carrots. Instructed manager to ensure hand washing sinks are for hand washing only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c). Combined with previous violation

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Sanitizer concentration measured at 0ppm at dish machine. Instructed manager to repair dish machine. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food thermometer on site. Instructed manager to provide food thermometer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 30 small flies around kitchen prep area. Observed 2 live roaches in food prep area including on clean utensils. Instructed manger to treat areas accordingly (pest control recommended) and sanitize equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of at least 2 pest control services within the past year. Instructed manager to provide recent proof of pest control services. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed several dead roach carcasses throughout kitchen including on walls, behind equipment and on interior of paper towel dispenser. Instructed manager to remove carcasses and sanitize areas.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed serveral boxes of food stored on floor. Instructed manager ensure all food is at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate number of drain plugs for 3-comparment sink. Instructed manager to provide at least 3 drain plugs for 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several soiled surfaces including on interior of coolers, exterior of coolers, griddle and cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean all non food contact surfaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy clutter in kitchen area. Instructed manager to de-clutter floor and counters in kitchen area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed walls and floor throughout the facility with soil and dirt build up. Instructed manager to clean all soiled areas.

      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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (sushi) must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employees handling food with no food handler certification. Instructed manager to ensure all employees have food handler certification.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with food allergen training. Instructed manager to ensure there is a certified food manager on site with food allergen training at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to label the bulk storage container with rice on prep table in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment to remove grease and build up, interior bottom of fryer to remove grease, prep tables, interiors of refrigeration units and freezers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors and walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    6 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-2102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide employee health policy and signatures for review. 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: Observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without required documentation for parasite destruction of fish sold(consumed) in facility. Must obtain and have on site for cdph review. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not meeting temperature requirements in rear prep area. Rice and shrimp at 74 degrees f sitting out on prep counter. Informed person in charge of cold food holding requirements, food handler voluntarily discarded food out of temperature. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 observed facility missing date marking for ready to eat temperature control for food safety item,chicken, tuna, soup,fish, pork, house-sauces etc. Stored inside reach in cooler located front and rear prep refrigerator and walk in coolers in rear food prep area. Informed person in charge to always date mark food items store more than 24 hours in facility with discard date and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING SPECIAL PROCESS REQUIREMENTS, FACILITY WITHOUT LAB RESULTS LETTER, pH TEST STRIPS FOR SUSHI RICE AND OR pH READER IN FACILITY PREP KITCHEN AT SUSHI AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS, LAB RESULTS AND OR pH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with bare wood apparatus on floor in prep kitchen holding stove in place. No bare wood in facility, must seal/ paint bare wood in facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-2102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide employee health policy and signatures for review. 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: Observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device installed on both ice machine or utility sink; could not locate the backflow device for inspection. Must obtain, install and maintain backflow prevention device.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light above front prep sushi area in disrepair ( non functional). Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility missing required food handler training certification for all food handler employees. Facility must obtain and maintain all required food handler training certification for all food handler employees on site for inspection review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed facility food service sanitation managers without required allergen training certification. Must obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.