Pass

Perilla Steak

225 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 20, 2026

Perilla Steak was last inspected on October 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 10 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 20, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

10 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed a gap along bottom of front man door must make door tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 : must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-904.13 : observed preset table wear glasses and silverware upright and uncovered must invert & cover to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 44)

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

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in 1st fl. And basement.

    Official wording (code 44)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table in 1st fl. Main prep area.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets and wheel bases, grill table, prep tables, prep cooler and freezers,meat slicer,walk in cooler-shelving units and fan guard covers.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 : must replace missing lids on some garbage cans in customer's women toilet room stalls.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases including floor drains throughout premises.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment 1st fl.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed moldlike substance on shields of both ice machines in basement. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  2. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e): observed moldlike substance on shields of both ice machines in basement. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed approximately 30 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity on first floor of facility. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 5/15/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.(note citation issued during canvass inspection on 5/15/2025)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived on site at 10:15am. Priority foundation violation.

      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 improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 62.4-63.0f at handwashing sinks in men and women's washrooms on second floor. Instructed to repair, instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed fresh oysters in container in cold holding unit with no shellstock tag in container. Corrected on site container of fresh oysters voluntarily denatured and discarded by management,valued at $25 and weighing 0.5lbs. Observed multiple shellstock tags from feb, march, april and may 2025 with no date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served. Instructed the date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed moldlike substance on shields of both ice machines in basement. Instructed to destroy ice and clean and sanitize interior of ice machine to prevent contamination of ice.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area improperly santizing at a concentration of 0ppm chlorine. Corrected on site low temperature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area repaired before conclusion of inspection, observed low temperature dish machine in first floor dishwashing area properly sanitzing at a concentration of 100ppm chlorine after repair. Priority violation 7-38-025 consolidated with violation below citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper fresh hot water sanitizing rinse for a high temperature dish machine at 120f. Instructed to repair high temperature dish machine, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be less than 180f. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on rightside high temeperature dish machine on first floor in hallway. Consolidated with violation above priority violation 7-38-025 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 without asterisks on menu identifying them as animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order and observed disclosure on menu not stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served raw, undercooked, cooked to order or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Instructed to add asterisks to all animal derived foods that can be served raw, undercooked or cooked to order and to update disclosure on menu so that it states that animal derived identified with an asterisk are served raw, undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity on first floor of facility. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 5/15/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Corrected on site city of chicago certified foodservice manager arrived on site at 10:15am. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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