SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AFC SUSHI @ WALGREENS #15196.

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151 N STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 24, 2025 · passed

13 of 18 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 24
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 18
2025
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 19
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ON BOTH SIDES ALONG THE WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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JUN 8
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INACCURATE THEOMOMETER IN DISPLAY SUSHI COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.

FEB 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER OR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; FISH AND RICE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE COLD SUSHI PREP ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TI REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 9/5/19. VIOLATION INCLUDES #58: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SUSHI GRADE FISH) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDLE TO THE SLIDING DOOR TO THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

APR 2
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FAN COVER IN PREP COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( sushi ), instructed to obtain. serious citation issued, 7-38-012.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

leak pipe noted under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.

MAY 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALSO MUST DETIAL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND IN THE MOP SINK ROOM FLOOR TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT CORNERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUL 25
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MAIN 3-COMP SINK SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TRACKING AT THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.

AUG 16
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER/PREP AREA. MUST ALWAYS POST IN PUBLIC VIEW A CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALLL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPES UNDER AND NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK IN THE WALK-IN PREP AREA COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUSTOMER RESTROOM FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE CUSTOMER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL RESTROOM.

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

FOUND 2 LARGE BAGS OF RICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 20
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 30
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 29
2011
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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