Alynia Zushi & Karaoke Lounge

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 4, 2026 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of detail cleaning and or replacing when worn or with deep cuts. Instructed to correct and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All food contact surfaces in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. 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: All food storage shelves, interior of reach in coolers and all door handles in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed 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: Floors throughout rear prep, dish washing area, sushi area and front bar area all in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 27, 2026 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

3. Jan 17, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices and oils out of the original packaging and in containers without the name of the product on the container. Instructed always to label all food items out of the original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed the top of the cooking equipment and the interior of the fryer needs to be clean. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and items stored on the ground in the basement. Instructed to organize, remove all unnecessary clutter, and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

     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 valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site nor posted. Instructed to always have a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jan 15, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Nov 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices and oils out of the original packaging and in containers without the name of the product on the container. Instructed always to label all food items that are out of the original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner on the prep tables located across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove and not reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

6. Nov 14, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(e) observed the dishwashing area hand washing sink above 120f due to the cold-water knob being stripped and cold water being unable to turn on properly. Instructed to maintain below 120f for hot water and repair cold water knob to maintain proper hand washing at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed spices and oils out of the original packaging and in containers without the name of the product on the container. Instructed always to label all food items that are out of the original packaging.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner on the prep tables located across from the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove and not reuse cardboard. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated grease debris on the floor around the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

     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 clutter in the basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 7, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Nov 3, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 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. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed flour bulk container not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area. Instructed manager to clean 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: Observed no valid chicago food sanitation manager or valid certificate on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

9. Oct 26, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

10. Aug 30, 2022 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign at the rear and front bar area hand washing sinks. 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: 4-602.11(b-e) observed a minor brownish substance on the panel of the ice machine. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the cold water knob stripped and not able to turn on properly at the additional hand washing sink located in the food prep area. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored directly on the floor in the basement. Instructed to remove any unnecessary clutter, and elevate all items at least 6 inches above the ground.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Aug 23, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

12. Jul 13, 2022 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

13. Apr 1, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No hand washing signage at the hand wash sink in the front service area. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

14. Nov 9, 2020 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed manager unable to provide an allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required