SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AFC SUSHI @ JEWEL OSCO #4500.

EAT. 100/100

1340 S CANAL ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2026 · passed

Passed all 20 inspections, but 4 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
17 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2026
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2025
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 4
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 29
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE IS READING AT 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3-COMPARTMENTS SINK.

APR 28
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 10
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 30
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 22
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR SAME.

JAN 21
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY SET UP, IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR. WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR BACKING UP FROM DRAIN AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR WHEN DRAINING SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

JAN 28
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER COMPARTMENT, ALONG WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM AREA NEED CLEANING.

AUG 8
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER USED FOR STORAGE OF FISH.

DEC 4
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL CORNERS.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT SUSHI COLD HOLDING STATION.

APR 17
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS WHICH MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.MUST ALSO PROVIDE A CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL SUSHI CABINET SHELVES TO REMOVE DUST.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES.

FEB 10
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE CUTTING BOARDS UNDER THE RICE COOKER AND ON TOP OF THE ROLLING CART ARE DIRTY AND NEED TO BE CLEANED.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE SUSHI PREP COOLER LIDS ARE DIRTY AND WERE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.

SEP 22
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean the rice cooker inserts insde and out to remove buildup.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Remove items in the sushi display cooler blocking air flow in the front of the unit and clean the dust in the vent area in front.

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