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5437 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL, 60625

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
June 1, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (8)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DRAINIG SLOW IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AEA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS RUN, THE PIPE LEAKS INTO THE BUCKET; OBSERVED LEAK FROM LEFT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT THE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (MILK CRATES, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ETC.) DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. OBSERVED TWO UNUSED AND NOT WORKING REFRIGERATORS AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE FROM PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

    OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ABOVE ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.