SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

AFC SUSHI@JEWEL-OSCO #3241.

EAT. 99/100

1341 N PAULINA ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2025 · passed

Passed all 18 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 1
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEFT TOILET IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR UNABLE TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH STOPPER UNABLE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. PAPER TOWELS HAVE TO BE USED IN THE DRAIN TO KEEP WATER FROM DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 23
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 26
2022
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2020
PASSED
0 violations
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MAY 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS (SALMON) ARE SERVED OR SOLD AND THERE IS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY THE FOOD ITEM IS NOT DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CADINETS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

SEP 26
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLE ON MARKET/DELI FREEZER DOOR, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR OF MARKET/DELI FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, AT SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER, TO ENSURE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOLER UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 6
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

TWO DOOR COOLER USED FOR DRY STORAGE WITH EXCESS ITEMS/NOT ORGANIZED.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE FOOD HANDLERS PERSONAL ITEMS,MUST STORED THEM AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS

APR 23
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 7
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND DISPLAY CASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON PHONE AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.

SEP 30
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER

JUN 12
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD ITEMS HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

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

REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM THE STAND-UP SHELF BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLE.

MAR 1
2011
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 28
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

JUN 8
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING SUSHI RICE DURING THIS INSPECTION.

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