Miru

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 8, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: At time of inspection unable to start cycle of high temperature dish machine in main bar to sanitize equipment and utensils. At time of inspection dish machine technician on site, technician informed person in charge a valve needs to be ordered because water will not flow to dish machine. Corrected on site 'held for inspection' tag placed on high temperature dish machine in main bar. Instructed once high temperature dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly at a minimum temperature of 180f e-mail food@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal prior to using unit.( note: high temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection.) priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some animal derived foods on menu missing an asterisk identifying them as animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add asterisk to all animal derived foods on menu identifying them as animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Corrected on site asterisk added to all animal derived foods on menu that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no variance/haccp plan approval on site for vacuum sealing time and temperature control for safety food found in refrigerator. Corrected on site six packages of vacuum sealed food, shrimp, voluntarily discarded and denatured by management, valued at $30 and weighing 0.5lbs. Instructed site not to use vacuum sealing machine informed site that to use said machine, a haccp plan/variance must be obtained by cdph. Instructed site not to use machine nor vacuum sealing material until haccp plan/variance is submitted to cdph and approval granted from cdph. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting compliance with variance/specialized process in facility noted reduced oxygen packaged shrimp stored in refrigerator during time of inspection. Informed person in charge that documentation and procedures must be submitted and approved by cdph before performing such specialized food processes and must be maintained. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured vacuum packaged food valued at $30 and weighing 0.5lbs. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation combined with violation #29

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at handwashing sink in eastside men's washroom. Instructed to increase water pressure at handwashing sink in eastside men's washroom and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low grout in between tiles underneath three compartment sink and in prep area in between cookline and cold holding units. Instructed to smoothly regrout inbetween tiles underneath three compartment sink and in prep area in between cookline and cold holding units for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 18, 2025 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the handsink piping in the employee restroom in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored in the bucket in the utility area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry when not in use.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jun 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a black like sticky substance in the middle of ice machine at the end of hot cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4. Nov 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard for the hand sink next to front sushi Prep station, Instructed to install.

     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: Found live pottery plant placed above sushi Prep tables, instructed to keep away from open food and clean dishes.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 4, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations