APR 30
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KAISUSHI.
YOUR CALL. 50/100
600 N KINGSBURY ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 30, 2026 · passed with conditions
3 of 7 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON PSUSHI PREP LINE AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FISH AT 48.1F AND FISH AT 50.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER AT SUSHI PREP LINE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS FISH MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS A PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE COUNTERTOP COOLER USED TO STORE CUT FISH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA OPPOSITE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS ONSITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
APR 12025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED TAPE USED TO COVER FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT HOSTESS STATION AND BEHIND SUSHI STATION(IN FRONT OF SHELF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN HOSTESS STATION AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MAR 242025FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2025
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN HOSTESS AREA WITH SECOND FAUCET ATTACHED FOR OBTAINING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SECOND FAUCET FOR OBTAINING WATER. DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4-58.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CRAB(49.6-50.5F), SALMON(49.5-51.8F), SHRIMP(52.5F), TUNA(46.4-49.8F), HAMACHI(48.7F) AND SLICED AVOCADO(55.6-58.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 53 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TAPE USED TO COVER FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT HOSTESS STATION AND BEHIND SUSHI STATION(IN FRONT OF SHELF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN HOSTESS STATION AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
SEP 262024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 26
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL AREAS. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN ATTACHMENT IN THE FRONT AREA HOST STAND WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
DEC 272023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 27
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using deli ups as a scoop for bulk food. Instructed to use proper scoops.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Broken rubber gaskets at front prep cooler, instructed to replace.
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OCT 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12PM TO 12:25PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SUSHI WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER OYUNGEREL NATSAGDORJ ARRIVED AT 12:25PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN FIRST BATHROOM IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2498089 DATED 4/12/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
APR 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIGNED POLICIES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE. CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST KEEP ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ONSITE.
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