Gorilla Sushi

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Inspections

1. Jul 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     2-402.11--- FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     4-803.11--- MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS TO HAND DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE PREP HAND SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jul 16, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE SUSHI PREP AND WASHING SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     NO CURRENT DOCUMENTATION/PROOF OF P.H. TESTING OR P.H. TESTING TOOLS FOR SUSHI RICE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT DOCUMENTATION WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF LABORATORY P.H. TESTING FOR SUSHI RICE OR PROVIDE A P.H. TESTING KIT/TOOLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

     SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION AND CITATION DETAILS.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS TO HAND DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE PREP HAND SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     SOILED MOP HEADS IN THE MOP CLOSET MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FROM REPORT #2607762 ON 11-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #57-: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

3. Nov 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CENTER PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELFS NEXT TO THE HAND SINKS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

4. Dec 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

5. Oct 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC).

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS/CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

6. Nov 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE SOUTH END OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Nov 8, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE IS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THEM WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE SOILED WALLS AND BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT POSTED WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

8. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND FACE RESPIRATORY MASK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORKS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE REACH UNDER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE 20-50 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA

9. Sep 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THAT FISH TUNA, SALMON IN AMOUNT OF 6 LBS VALUE $70.00 , STORED IN STAND UP REFRIGERATOR HAS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005;NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

     NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 52.5 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (FISH) FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA

10. May 29, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      DEBRIS ON THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.