Miso & Nori

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 11, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Apr 5, 2024 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no prep sink in sushi front prep area. Instructed to install one prep compartment sink in front sushi prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a utility service sink/mopsink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected at the 3-compartment sink in front bar area. Instructed to install or show location.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt on floor under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile underneath cooking equipment in main kitchen food preparation area. Must repair and make floor smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Obsrved dirt and grease on walls throughout main kitchen food prep area including rear exit door. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 2, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     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: Observed the front 3-compartment sink not accessible at the front sushi prep area. The walkway is blocked by an installed ice machine. Diswasher has no easy access to the hand washing sink. Instructed to remove the ice machine or install a hand sink near to the 3-compartment sink area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no 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 sign or poster near hand washing sink in front sushi bar area. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer advisory and disclosure provided on the menu for raw and undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose and describe which food items can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed at the front sushi prep cooler. Must provide and maintain.

     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: Person in charge unable to provide a complete pest control logbook. Instrcuted to provide a complete logbook with the required documentation from the pest control company.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no prep sink in sushi front prep area. Instructed to install one prep compartment sink in front sushi prep area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a utility service sink/mopsink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap connected at the 3-compartment sink in front bar area. Instructed to install or show location.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt on floor under around and behind all cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile underneath cooking equipment in main kitchen food preparation area. Must repair and make floor smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Obsrved dirt and grease on walls throughout main kitchen food prep area including rear exit door. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must obtain food allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required