SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC

3508 W 26TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant

18 inspections

Non-InspectionApr 23, 2026
0 infractions
CanvassOct 23, 2025
5 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS TO PROPERLY MONITOR TEMPERATURES.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - NOTED ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS INSIDE DEEP FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN DEEP FREEZERS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
CanvassDec 18, 2024
3 infractions
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12 OBSERVED GRESE AND OIL ON THE STOVE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Non-InspectionDec 11, 2024
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 19, 2023
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 15, 2023
1 infraction
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/8/23 REPORT 2586583 NOT CORRECTED. 14- NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH/SEAFOOD SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE THE SAME AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON-SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY
CanvassDec 8, 2023
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. HANDWASH CLEANSER/SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH/SEAFOOD SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE ELECTRONIC MENU DISPLAYED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERICK NEXT TO EACH SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW (SUSHI, MAKI, ETC ) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" . CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN
CanvassDec 7, 2022
2 infractions
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68.7F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5LBS OF RICE AT A COST OF $10. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionNov 4, 2021
3 infractions
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - 3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11: MISSING LOCKING DEVICE ON COOLER IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK DEVICE OR RELOCATE TO EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
ComplaintOct 27, 2021
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND USE SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - 3-402.12(B) 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MISSING LOCKING DEVICE ON COOLER IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOCK DEVICE OR RELOCATE TO EMPLOYEE ONLY AREA
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION
ComplaintOct 4, 2021
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 16, 2020
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
CanvassDec 9, 2020
8 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided, AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR IDENTIFY AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON MOP SINK, AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CANS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM FOR FEMININE HYGIENE NEEDS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 12, 2019
3 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
CanvassApr 2, 2019
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - 3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR SUSHI IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 17, 2018
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN BETWEEN WOOD AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING .
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 9, 2018
6 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGES UNDER AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES AND NEAR HOT WATER TANK.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/9/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,GAP IN BETWEEN WOOD AND STAINLESS STEELE WALL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING .
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR HOT WATER TANK.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseNov 20, 2017
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - ALL RAW WOOD UNDER COUNTER MUST BE SEALED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHTS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.