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Sushi Tokoro

4750 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

84cited violations
5serious tier
14inspections
46tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2569755
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252131
20242111
2023241
2022290
20213210
20191141
2018191
2017130

Inspections

  1. Nov 6, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      -WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Oct 30, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW FISH BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW BEEF AND RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE TEMPURA. RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED COOKED RICE. REVIEWED FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MENUS DO NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON ALL THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. ONE MENU ON PREMISES NOTED WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. ALL OTHER DOZEN MENUS DID NOT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP AND COOKS LINE KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN HOLDERS FOR ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED DRY GOODS FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL TOASTER OVENS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----ALL SHELVING IN ALL PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUCHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

  3. Dec 27, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  4. Dec 19, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK REMINDING EMPLOYEES THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT FOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE AND 2 DOOR GLASS COOLER IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CRATES OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, NEAR THE REAR DOOR, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE COOKING AREA AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF SMALL TOASTER OVEN AT FRONT PREP COUNTER AND ON THE SURROUNDING SHELF AROUND THE TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS BELOW THE ENTIRE COOKING LINE AND FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF SEEDS, DEBRIS, AND PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD TO BE BROKEN AND MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN HOOD IN GOOD REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.

  5. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND SUSHI) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  6. Oct 24, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 8 LBS OF DUMPLINGS, 1/4 LBS SHRIMP, AND 2 LBS FISH ($200). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, AND SODA MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS ARE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

  7. Aug 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  8. Jul 26, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND HANDSINK IN SIDE SERVER STATION AREA.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (OYSTER SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL LINER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN SUSHI PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • 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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2510196 ISSUED ON 05-24-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #43 - OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  9. May 24, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

  10. May 19, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2509542 ON 5/11/21: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIME, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

  11. May 11, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI AND SOUP IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED NO CURRENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE THAT IS PREPARED ON THE PREMISES AND HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT pH TEST (LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD) FOR SUSHI RICE OR HAVE A pH METER TO TEST THE SUSHI RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. 49 - DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIME, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

  12. Nov 20, 2019 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      TCS FOODS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SUSHI STATION ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, RED TUNA AT 44.5 DEGREE F, WHITE TUNA AT 43.9 DEGREE F, SALMON AT 44.6 DEGREE F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 38.0 DEGREE F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $250.00 TOTAL 8 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITTAION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE(7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL THE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE AND ALSO ASTERICK RAW FOODS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROPERLY LABELED ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA (VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP COOLER). AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIMES, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      WOMENS WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTTUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  13. Jan 11, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA (VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP COOLER). AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXTERIOR DOOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVE, ALL SHELVING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP KITCHEN,PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST) AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOLE/GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE SUSHI AREA. MUST SCRAPE PAINT AND RE PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ALL FOOD STOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOOD STOCKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      3 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

  14. Dec 12, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE,NOT GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.