546 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
River NorthA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Failed inspection with 3 violations found.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB MISSING FROM EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ACCEPTABLE RANGES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER OR PH METER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER PH METER OR SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Akiro has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 75% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 21, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.