JUL 25
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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GORILLA SUSHI.
BEAT. 46/100
3407 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 25, 2025 · passed
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11--- FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-803.11--- MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS TO HAND DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE PREP HAND SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 162025FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2025
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE SUSHI PREP AND WASHING SINK.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NO CURRENT DOCUMENTATION/PROOF OF P.H. TESTING OR P.H. TESTING TOOLS FOR SUSHI RICE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT DOCUMENTATION WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF LABORATORY P.H. TESTING FOR SUSHI RICE OR PROVIDE A P.H. TESTING KIT/TOOLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION AND CITATION DETAILS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS TO HAND DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE PREP HAND SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SOILED MOP HEADS IN THE MOP CLOSET MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FROM REPORT #2607762 ON 11-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #57-: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 202024PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CENTER PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELFS NEXT TO THE HAND SINKS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
DEC 182023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
OCT 272022PASSED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2022
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS/CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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NOV 192021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 19
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE SOUTH END OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE IS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THEM WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE SOILED WALLS AND BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT POSTED WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
FEB 42020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND FACE RESPIRATORY MASK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORKS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE REACH UNDER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE 20-50 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA
SEP 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THAT FISH TUNA, SALMON IN AMOUNT OF 6 LBS VALUE $70.00 , STORED IN STAND UP REFRIGERATOR HAS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005;NO CITATION ISSUED)
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 52.5 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (FISH) FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA
MAY 292018PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2018
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DEBRIS ON THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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