OIISTAR

1385 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622 · Restaurant

20 inspections

1. Canvass9 sept. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Mops and brooms hung next to clean utensils rack at rear section of kitchen, instructed to keep away. .
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • No sanitizer solution test strip on site for low temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
2. Canvass Re-Inspection28 juin 2024

   0 infraction

3. Canvass10 mai 2024

   5 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF EGGS, 5 POUNDS OF KIMCHI, AND 2 POUNDS TOFU ($200). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED 3 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-47 F, 1 REACH-IN COOLER, 1 SINGLE-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND 1 WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. 1 COOLER WAS RESTORED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION, AND THE OTHER 2 COOLERS WERE TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND VARIOUS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE NO ALUMINUM FOIL IS WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SMOOTH AN EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EVERY FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS A NON-EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
4. Canvass24 mars 2023

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED LOW BATTERY ON AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER AT END OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INSIDE OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR OF PREP AREA USED TO ABSORB SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
5. Canvass28 juill. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED UNPROTECTED LIGHT BULB ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass Re-Inspection4 déc. 2019

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
7. Canvass22 nov. 2019

   8 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCCEDURE WITH THE NECESARY ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATIO ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED COOKING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
8. Canvass18 nov. 2019

   0 infraction

9. Canvass Re-Inspection2 févr. 2018

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • PREMISES USE BOTTLE WITH SMALL OPENING FOR CUSTOMERS WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BOTTLES HAVE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
10. Canvass25 janv. 2018

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F. SAID COOLER HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. THIS PREP COOLER IS HELD FOR INSPECTION(TAGGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL UNIT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40F OR BELOW CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER: PRECOOKED DUCK(4 CONTAINERS) RANAGING FROM 48.2F TO 62.6F, EGGS AT 66.4F, AND DICE ONIONS AT 50.9F. A TOTAL OF 25LBS AT TOTAL COST $200 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED TABLE PRESET WITH EATING UTENSILS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPELY COVER UTENSILS ON TABLE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PREMISES USE BOTTLE WITH SMALL OPENING FOR CUSTOMERS WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BOTTLES HAVE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVED FROM SERVICE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
11. Canvass2 août 2017

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBORAD.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE HOSE FOR THE AUTOMATIC SANITIZER FEEDER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THE SANITIZING SINK. THE HOSE HAS BEEN CUT AND IT APPEARS TO BE TOO SHORT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE HOSE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE SHELVING NEAR THE NOODLE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED TO THE RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SOUTH WALL TO PROTECT THE MINI PREP TABLE WITH CLEAN DISHES FROM SPLASH DEBRIS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN HOLSTERS BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INDIVIDUAL BULB FIXTURES AND THE ELECTRICAL CORDS THAT HANG OVER THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection7 sept. 2016

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH NOODLE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER/OWNER IF THE ROOM IS USED TO PREP FOOD,MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE ALSO PROVIDE AT SAID SINK SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR RELOCATE NOODLE MACHINE IN PREP AREA WERE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING.
13. Canvass31 août 2016

    3 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5 PRESSURE COOK WITH COOKED PORK BELLY STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 114.4F-113.7F-109.7-123.6F-109.5F AND 100.5F.FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING AT 9:00am PER CHEF STATEMENT AND WAS INSIDE THE COOLER FOR COOLING PRODUCTS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CHEF.POUNDS 100,VALUE 500 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH NOODLE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED MANAGER/OWNER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE ALSO PROVIDE AT SAID SINK SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR RELOCATE NOODLE MACHINE.
14. Canvass13 août 2015

    1 infraction

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN KNIVES.
15. Plainte18 déc. 2014

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN REACH-IN FREEZER.
16. Canvass Re-Inspection18 avr. 2014

    0 infraction

17. Canvass11 avr. 2014

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND REAR DOOR WITH AN APPROXIMATE QUARTER INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO EDGES ARE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INFORMED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
18. Canvass9 oct. 2013

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Can opener attached to prep table not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after each use.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not clean. Instructed to detail clean daily.
19. License Re-Inspection22 août 2012

    0 infraction

20. License14 août 2012

    6 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • Must provide adequate hot running water under city pressure throughout the premises as required. Critical violation 7-38-030.No citation issued.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • The rear exit door to the food establishment is not rodent proofed 1/4" mode of entry all across the bottom. Serious violation 7-38-020.No citation issued.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Splashguards are needed at the exposed handsink at bar area,at the 1 comp sinks in the kitchen area.Also,seal raw wooden surfaces behind service counter using a non-toxic finish.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Seal all noticeable openings on walls throughout the basement storage areas and were noted in kitchen.Also, wall/ceiling in basement paper storage room must be smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Additional lighting is needed at the 3 comp dishwashing area.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet room doors must be self closing.