Chinese Kitchen And Sushi: health inspection history

May 12, 2026 Complaint

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR OUTER KITCHEN DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR DOOR BY KARAOKE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER MATTER.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS/TILE IN THE KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

May 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

May 12, 2025 Canvass

• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50.2F AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.8F. A MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 13LBS AT $100. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.0F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA, AND AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. ADVISED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
• 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Sep 18, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: 6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: 3-501.13: OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND THE INSIDE OF THE OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-501.13: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 6-201.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.

Sep 9, 2024 Complaint

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE. FOUND A 44 GALLON GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED A METAL BOWL STORED INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 21.PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND COOKED BEEF IN A STRAINER STORED ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT 73.9F. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $75 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUSED
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS. FOUND 34 EGGS IN THE PREP COOLER RANGING 51.2F-62.0F. ALSO, FOUND COOKED BEEF AT 47.0F IN THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS FORM THE WOK STATION. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATIION #21.
• 35.APPROVED THAWING METHODS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TWO BOXES OF SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS LEAVING ITEM IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED THREE DEAD MICE ON STICKY TRAPS UNDER THE WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MICE, REPLACE WITH AN ENCLOSED RODENT TRAP. ALSO, MUST REPLACE INSECT STICKY TRAPS WITH DEAD BUGS AND PUT NEW ONES DOWN TO MONITOR ACTIVITY.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AND COLD HOLING UNITS, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE DISHWASHING UNIT. ALSO, OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN…
• 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOL UNDER A SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA: THE OUTERIOR (ESPECIALLY HINGES OF EQUIPMENT) AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE SHELVES UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, AND THE INSIDE OF THE OPENING UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS FROM ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE TOPS AND CONTAINERS OF THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, AND ORGANIZE MENTIONED CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED ALL OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING ESPCIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD SPLATTERS AND CLEAN.

May 15, 2024 Canvass

• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SECOND LOWER TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH WORN AND TORN GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Nov 20, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 13, 2023 Complaint

• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AROUND HOT WATER HEATER, ON FLOOR NEAR DISHMACHINE, ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
• 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE ON WALL NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
• 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD VENITALTION SYSTEM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 25, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 15, 2022 Complaint

• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHICKEN AT 57.7F , EGG ROLLS 50.7F , SPRING ROLLS 80.2F , SHRIMP 49.6 AND EGGS AT 64.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROXIMATELY 100LB WITH A $1500 COST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F.…
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: OBSERVED BOTH PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLERS HAVE BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IDENTIFYING THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS BE LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA , AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING TO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPE OF THE HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEHIND THE MAIN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. ALSO FOUND DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.