Gorilla Sushi Bar
4617 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 58047
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Aug 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
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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. SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER ON SITE ISSUED 0/03/2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF SUSHI PREP REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT (2) HANDSINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR BEHIND DISHMACHINE. CLEANING CHEMICAL MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
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May 5, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 30, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 22, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILL/DRIPPING FROM PREP TABLE TOP UNDER FRYERS ONTO SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID SHELVES/TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523256 DATED ON 07/27/21 WERE NOT CORRECTED-# 49 4-602.13 BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(CORNERS) MUST BE CLEANED,#55 6-201.12 DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 27, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC)STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE SECOND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BLACK SLIME AT INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(CORNERS), MUST BE CLEANED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, REPAIR ISSUE
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Oct 30, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE SUSHI PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 23, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE SUSHI PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 9, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED OBSERVED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 16, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USE BY DATE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF SMALL OVEN AT THE SUSHI BAR WITH DIRT, BURNT FOODS AND DEBRIS....NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS ON THE SUSHI CUTTING BOARD AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (COLD WATER FAUCET). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS RAW TUNA FOUND AT 61.9F IN THE SUSHI PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. COOLER FOUND AT 38F. ALSO NOTED, 5 LBS MISO SOUP AT 128.3F. SOUP WAS STORED IN A POT WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID ON AN ELECTRIC BURNER THAT WAS TURNED OFF FOR THE RESTAURANT CLOSING BETWEEN 2:30PM TO 5:00PM. EMPLOYEE STATES THE SOUP WAS TO BE TURNED BACK ON AT 5PM. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $25.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE OBSERVED PREPARING READY TO EAT SUSHI ROLLS WEARING RUBBER GLOVES THEN RECEIVING A PHONE CALL ON A CELL PHONE, ANSWERING THE PHONE WITH GLOVED HANDS THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOODS WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE WITH MANAGEMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND UNABLE TO REACH TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS. MANAGEMENT REMOVE GARBAGE CAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE THE FILTERED WATER PURIFYING SYSTEM FROM THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ATTACH TO AN INSTALLED ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: COOLERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
SUSHI PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 13, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE SUSHI REACH IN COOLER. TUNA AT 45.3F, 3 LBS; SALMON AT 44.5F, 3 LBS; AND CRAB STICK AT 43.7F, 2 LBS; COLD RICE AT 48.7F, 5 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 TOTAL 13 LBS. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS A LABEL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULB ON THE ONE DOOR REACH ON COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Serious
Critical
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Oct 2, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE BATHROOM DOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 30, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND NO BARRIER OR SEPERATION BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF ESTABLISHMENT DOWN THE HALLWAY ON NORTH WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO AN OPEN PREP AREA IN THE REAR AND SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT PLANS TO INSTALL A BARRIER BETWEEN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Sep 16, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION. FOUND FOOD ON PREMISES FROM UNKNOWN FOOD SOURCE: COOKED FISH,HOME MADE SAUSAGE,RICE AND PORK,ALSO BEEF JERKY WITH SESAME SEEDS.SOME RECEIPTS ON PREMISES ONLY HAD FOOD NAME, QUANTITY, COST AND DATE OF WHEN PRODUCT WAS DROPPED OFF,OTHER RECEIPTS JUST THE AMOUNT OF THE COST.NO INFORMATION WERE FOOD CAME FROM. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUNDS 2.5, VALUE $35.FOOD IS TO BE OBTAINED FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 6 PACKAGED FOOD:COOKED RICE AND KABOB PORK AT TEMP OF 82.7F TO 87.7F;COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 70F;FOOD WERE STORED ON TOP THE DISPLAY CASE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 2,VALUE $30.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXTREMELY STAINED CARPET IN SELLING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO SAID CARPET AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO STEAM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE UPON DELIVERY.
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Serious
Critical
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Nov 7, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETER INSIDE FRONT STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (DRINKS, MEATS INSIDE COOLER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 9, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 1, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED, PREMISES ABLE TO ONLY PRODUCE 4 INVOCIES FROM INTERNATIONAL EXTERMINATOR CO. DATED 09/17/08, 12/04/09, 08/05/10 AND 09/30/11. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE A MINIMUM OF 2 TIMES PER YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LICENSE FROM A LICENSED COMPANY BY REINSPECTION DATE (08/08/12).
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH BOXES AND MOVIES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.