Food Safety Report: Gaijin, 950 W Lake St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60607 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 27, 2026
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (beef, rice, etc). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: over 20 live flies noted scattered in various area: in bar area, on walls near utility sink, and warewashing unit. Instd to remove all flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020(a) priority foundation

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: pre set tableware on dining tables not wrapped, covered or inverted, instd to cover and invert or preset tableware may be exposed if: (1) unused settings are removed when a consumer is seated; or (2) settings not removed when a consumer is seated are cleaned and sanitized before further use.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor drains under rear warewashing unit with excessive debris, organic matter. Instd to detail clean drains and maintain

Source: chicago.gov