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SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC

3508 W 26TH ST · Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643842

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642561

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVES, AND BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE VENTILATION FAN TO CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625867 ON 10-23-25:36- MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS TO PROPERLY MONITOR TEMPERATURES.51-OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.58- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635565

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625867

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS TO PROPERLY MONITOR TEMPERATURES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609387

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GRESE AND OIL ON THE STOVE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608924

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587220

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2587039

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586583

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568153

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537772

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537369

Location recorded for this inspection · SORA TEMAKERIA, LLC · 3508 W 26TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

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