2255 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Wicker ParkA follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Dead cockroaches found in basement; grease dripping over food prep areas without proper hood protection.
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 5 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AREA: 3 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH SHELVES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS ALONG THE WEST BASEMENT WALL, 2 DEAD COCKROACHES BENEATH CHEST FREEZERS NEAR STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS FREE OF DEAD INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER STORED COVERED WITH FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
Shinya Grill & Bar has had 23 inspections in the last 5 years with a 56% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 19, 2026.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection — A follow-up to a suspected food-poisoning inspection.
Suspected Food Poisoning — Prompted by a report of someone getting sick after eating here.
Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
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.
License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.