DIVA RESTAURANT

3542 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

29 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionFeb 26, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
2. ComplaintFeb 20, 2026

   7 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO HAND SINK. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/20/26.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APROX. 4 DEAD ROACHES IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PEST AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN REACH IN BEER COOLER AND REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED NO LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
3. CanvassMay 30, 2025

   7 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BUCKETS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE TINT FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND CLEAN FREEZER.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ICE MACHINE AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLENA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. Non-InspectionMay 23, 2025

   0 infractions

5. CanvassAug 22, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN 2 DOOR REACH IN BLACK DOOR COOLER AT FRONT BAR: CREAM CHEESE AT 48.9F, FISH EGGS AT 49.1F, CRAB MEAT AT 49.1F, AND TUNA AT 50.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX. 10 LBS WITH A $250 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED HANDLES OF STANDING COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN NEAR WOK STATION TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL BROKEN EQUIPMENT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED WATER LEAK FROM DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE BELOW UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE DISLODGED DRAIN PIPE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PRESENT ON THE UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION FOR UTILITY SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SPILLAGE OF GREASE ON FLOOR AT CORNER OF OVEN AND BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNER BETWEEN STANDING FREEZER AND WOK STATION ON MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR BOTH MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE FOR EACH MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
6. Non-InspectionAug 12, 2024

   0 infractions

7. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 16, 2023

   7 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
8. CanvassJun 9, 2023

   9 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED PREP/DISHROOM. ONE HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT PREP AREA HOWEVER IS AWKWARD TO REACH FOR HANDWASHING MUST INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • REMOVE DEAD SMALL ROACHES BETWEEN COOLERS AT BAR AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER . MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REPAIR/REPLACE
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • GREASE INSIDE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER AND INSIDE THE STOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • PIPE BY THE GREASE TRAP IS LEAKING,UNDER DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,SEAL BASEBOARD WALL TILES AT SAME AREA. CEMENT BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, NORTH-EAST CORNER ALONG BASEBOARD WALL UNEVEN,POROUS NOT CLEANABLE(EXCESS GRIMES AND GREASE ON IT)REMOVE PREPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
9. ComplaintApr 27, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED IN ONE OF TWO OF THE UNISEX RESTROOMS, THE HANDWASHING WATER PRESSURE WAS LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
10. Non-InspectionApr 18, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 27, 2021

    0 infractions

12. CanvassOct 20, 2021

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER WITH GREASE AND PEELING DUCT TAPE. MUST REMOVE BOTH AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND HALLWAY TO KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-20-19 REPORT #2289117 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #37-INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #51- NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE-COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT.#56- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON PIPES/CONDUITS ON EDGES COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
13. Non-InspectionOct 12, 2021

    0 infractions

14. Short Form ComplaintJul 16, 2019

    0 infractions

15. CanvassMay 20, 2019

    0 infractions

16. ComplaintMay 20, 2019

    15 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TOFU 45.1F, PORK BELLY 45.9F, NOODLE 46.4FF, CHICKEN 45.5F, BEEF 45.9F, EGGS 46.4F, POT STICKERS 47.5F, VEGIE GHOZA 48.1F, RICE 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
      • NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 4/25/2008. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.8F AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE 48.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT SUSHI EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARD OR SHELVING FOR DRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD OR APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR DRYING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH CRATES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH THICK GREASE, GRIME AND DIRT, AT THE EXTERIOR DOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAY WITH STANDING WATER AND WHERE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
17. ComplaintMay 9, 2019

    0 infractions

18. ComplaintApr 10, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE PREPARATION COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE SUSHI PREPARATION AREAS IN POOR REPAIR(TAPE HOLDING UP FIXTURES). MUST REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE WATERINE. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER ABOVE RESTROOM AREAS.(STORAGE AREAS)MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED/ORGANIZED.
19. CanvassApr 3, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP TO COVER WIRE SHELVING TO LEFT OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ROUGH RESIDUE FROM UNDERSIDE OF COOK LINE COOLER HANDLES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTERS FROM WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
20. CanvassJun 22, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR SUSHI/SASHIMI. INSTRUCTED THAT A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW FOR MEAT, POULTRY, EGGS AND SEAFOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. A PLACARD WAS PROVIDED TO OPERATOR AND POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW DURING INSPECTION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP TO COVER WIRE SHELVING TO LEFT OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL STORAGE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ROUGH RESIDUE FROM UNDERSIDE OF COOK LINE COOLER HANDLES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTERS FROM WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.
21. CanvassJun 13, 2017

    0 infractions

22. CanvassAug 10, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED A FEW CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP ARE. MUST CLEAN A ND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN.
23. CanvassAug 5, 2016

    0 infractions

24. CanvassJul 2, 2015

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE OVERHEAD/WALL MOUNTED METAL WIRE SHELVES USED FOR POT, PAN, AND PLATE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP IN THE CARPETING ON THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOODS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
25. CanvassJun 12, 2015

    0 infractions

26. ComplaintJul 28, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN FOOD PRERATION AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILE ABOVE FREEZER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
27. CanvassOct 21, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
28. License Re-InspectionOct 18, 2010

    0 infractions

29. LicenseOct 14, 2010

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST TURN ON BOTH SUSHI COOLERS AND PREP COOLERS FOR INSPECTION. MAINTAIN ALL BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG TH BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ONE OF THE SUSHI COOLERS IS MISSING THE SLIDING PLASTIC DOOR. MUST PROVIDE. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BEER COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE BIN, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND MICROWAVE SHELF, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPAINT THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS BELOW THE VENTILATION HOOD. SEAL ALL WALLS AND WALL OPENINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. PROVIDE A GREASE TRAP ON PREMISES OR SHOW PRROF OF IT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROBE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPS.