SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GORILLA SUSHI.

YOUR CALL. 69/100

1408 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 20, 2025 · passed

8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 13
2025
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47-49F INSIDE OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WERE RAW SALMON, TUNA AND YELLOWTAIL. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SUSHI RICE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 73F. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LAB REPORT DATED 1/21/2020. MUST PROVIDE A RECORD FROM A CERTIFIED LAB VERIFYING THE PH OF SUSHI RICE AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS OR PROVIDE A PH METER ON SITE CAPABLE OF DETERMING THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

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

OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP AT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

OBSERVED SLIDING DOORS AT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER NOT FULLY CLOSED ALLOWING WARM AIR TO ENTER COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 7
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI LINE AND STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON FILTERS ABOVE COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND EQUIPMENT(COOLERS) AND UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AREA. NEED TO CLEAN BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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MAR 29
2019
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA. AND FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE DRAIN TUBE CONVEYED TO MOP SINK IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA. AND FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF: 48.3F, 2LBS OF SALMON, $50.00 46.5F, 3LBS OF TUNA, $30.00 45.6F, 3LBS OF WHITE TUNA, $40.00 46.7F, 1LB OF YELLOW TAIL, $20.00 47.7F 1LB OF IMITATION CRAB, $10.00 47.8F, 1LB OF SEAFOOD MIXED PLATTER, $10.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 11LBS OF FOOD AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $160.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE NOTED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING: 1LB OF SEAFOOD SALAD, $10.00 1LB OF SEAWEED SALAD, $5.00 1LB OF SLICED SCALLIONS, $1.00 1LB OF PICKLED SHREDDED CARROTS, .50 .25LB OF FISH EGGS, $10.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND DISCARDED/DENATURED, 5LBS OF READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, AT TOTAL VALUE OF $26.50 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT/DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT PREP LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F TO 52.0F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DISH MACHINE DRAIN TUBE CONVEYED TO MOP SINK IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 22
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS/DISHWASHINFG AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C):(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI RICE NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. (FISH/SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(D)(D(OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SUFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ABD MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12.(A)OBSEERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHHIND PREP TABLES, 3COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11(A)EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS SHOES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING

JAN 23
2018
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 20
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EAILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED

JUL 12
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND LEAKY SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION NOTED ON 11/21/2016 SEE REPORT #1976784 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EAILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

NOV 21
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT DRINK AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND OVER HEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLES IN UPPER WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AT SERVICE COUNTER,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL TILES NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND LEAKY SPRAYER ON 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT .

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