Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant

1375 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 29 inspections at Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 19 times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

29
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DARK RESIDUE IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WASHING MACHINE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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82
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
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82
Oct 25, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
58
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON TWO GLUE BOARDS UNDER SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER AND STOVE) AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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67
Apr 18, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES A LITTLE CLUTTERED AT THE FRONT PREP STATION. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE THE DUST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. REPLACE DIRTY CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOMS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DOSE NOT HAVE HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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67
Dec 8, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER LINE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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90
Oct 19, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE VALVE CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER LINE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT VALVE. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM; REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND VENT ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR OF KITCHEN DUSTY; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT (ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES ETC). ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN HALLWAY UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FISH TANK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN ONE WASHROOM IN MIDDLE AREA OF RESTAURANT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE IN THAT WASHROOM.
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82
May 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.
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90
May 6, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
25
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINS SLOWLY; REPAIR SO THAT IS DRAINS PROPERLY. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; PAINT WALL.
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74
Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR READY TO EAT , RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINTATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005
14
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
29
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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35
Mar 19, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FREEZING RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE FOR READY TO EAT , RAW, RAW-MARINATED, PARTIALLY COOKED OR MARINTATED-PARTIALLY COOKED FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005
14
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
25
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS OUTDATED(2008) LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
29
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WHITE SHELVING UNIT NEAR BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE PACKAGED STARCH CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STAINLESS STEEL PADS BOX, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE NEAR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PITCHER STORED IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE-MARKING FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS ON FLOOR AND NOT PROPERLY DRYING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE THROUGH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS OUT DATED LAB LETTER BEYOND 5-YEARS. MUST UPDATE LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE WITH VINEGAR AS A FOOD ADDITIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
29
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP BY 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHER WITH PROPER SHELVING.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE ACCUMULATION. MINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN LADIES WASHROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AT REAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND CORNERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR HALL LEADING TO MEN'S WASHROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 10, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD BETWEEN MICROWAVES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS,SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,DISH MACHINE, NEAR EXPOSED SINK, AND ICE MACHINE. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS). CLEAN CEILING VENT NEAR REAR DOOR(DUST BUILDUP).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 16, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, WASHROOM CABINETS, AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Sep 8, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE RESTING ON WALLS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASHROOM,THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WOMENS WASHROOM, AND ON TOP OF SOILED DISHES FROM THE PREVIOUS EVENING. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASHROOMS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS, WASHROOM CABINETS, AND THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ABOVE AND UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH MACHINE.
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May 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED
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May 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (FISH,RICE,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT MULTI-USE ITEMS. ALSO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE SOILED DISHES STORED IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE MENS WASH ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD,SINKS, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS AND SINKS IN WASH ROOMS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER SINKS, IN PREP AREAS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Apr 8, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Mar 31, 2015
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED A UP RIGHT REACH IN COOLER , CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE IN HALL WAY LEADING TO WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND SEVERAL OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOOD ON SHELVING UNITS BEHIND A CURTAIN OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND CONTAMINATION.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR FREEZERS AND COOLERS AND OR REMOVE AND REMOVE FOOD FROM SHELVING UNITS TO PREP AREAS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL PREP TABLE NEXT TO DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR BEHIND 3- COMP SINK,INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE BOX ON SHELF OUTSIDE OF WOMEN'S AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS LEADING TO MEN'S TOILETROOM,UNDER PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA,ON FLOOR INSIDE OF LOWER CABINET OF SODA MACHINE.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/31/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,COUNTER TOP UNDER SODA MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM DISH RACKS,PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVE,ROLLING CARTS IN COOLER,SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ICE BIN,GREASE TRAP,INTERIOR BASIN OF REAR PREP HAND SINK.MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES ,BEHIND AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALL VENTS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BASE BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT MEN'S HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 27, 2014 AS REQUIRED. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REWMOVE HEAVY GREASE BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS. #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT. #37 REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR. #41 ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ETC.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND PREP COUNTER, CLEAN IN REAR STOAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISHMACHINE, PREP TABLES, UTILITY SINK, ETC. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED AND IN WASHROOMS FROM CEILING VENTS. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. A COVER IS MISSING FROM PANELING ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER; REPLACE COVER. REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNIT.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; AVOID UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION FOR CLEANING/WIPING DOWN EQUIPMENT.
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May 28, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER 51.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW SALMON 51F STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS, $10 OF SALMON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
26
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING COVER ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE(DUST BUILDUP).
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 13, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Mar 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
26
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SPOONS AND FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Jul 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BROOMS AND MOP NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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Oct 29, 2010
Consultation
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS RESTROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE RINSE CYCLE. FOUND EMPTY CONTAINER OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION ATTACHED TO DISH MACHINE AND SANITIZING SOLUTION ON INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE NOT REGISTERING(0PPM). MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE RINSE CYCLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP.
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS RESTROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL NEAR PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND SINK. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant.

Has Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shinju Sushi Japanese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.