MAY 4
2026
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KIN SUSHI & THAI CUISINE.
BEAT. 34/100
1132 N MILWAUKEE AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · passed
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STOR PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SOAP SCUM NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING A PLUMBER TO ROD OUT/SERVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.16 OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED FAN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT/DEBRIS/DUST IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 232026FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 23
2026
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED PROPERLY IN COOLERS 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. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY (3 ROACHES) CRAWLING ON THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BY CONTACTING PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STOR PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND SOAP SCUM NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SUGGESTED CONTACTING A PLUMBER TO ROD OUT/SERVICE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FAN WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT/DEBRIS/DUST IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 52025FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2025
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Found 3 live cockroaches on kitchen walls, Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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JUN 112024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 40 LIVE COCKROACHES (ADULT AND JUVENILE) INSIDE AND AROUND THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER AND ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AROUND THE DOOR OF THE OVEN, INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER, ON THE LEGS, SIDES AND UNDERSIDE OF THE WOK STATION, THE GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, AND THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 2 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 292023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN EGGROLL THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED RICE AND PEANUT OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA , REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.
MAY 112022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAY 11
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.
MAY 42022FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH APPROPIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
NO PARASITE DESTRUCTION LETTER ON SITE FOR FROZEN TUNA AND OTHER FISH SERVED RAW FOR SUSHI. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZER LEVEL 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CONTACT MAINTENANCE. SANITIZER MUST READ MINIMUM 50PPM. PRIORITY. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED RICE BOWLS RICE INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 45.8F-44.6F AND CHICKEN AT 66.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF FOOD AT COST OF $60. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU PAGES FOR SUSHI AND OTHER RAW/UNDERCOOKED APPETIZERS. MUST PROVIDE ON ALL MENUS (PRINTED AND ONLINE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOORS.
OCT 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEED HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE VOMIT KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS WITH APPROPIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALL NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMAR REPORT NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEWS CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAYS INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. EMPLOYEES TURN ON AND OFF THE HOT WATER FROM THE VALVE AT THE MAIN SHUT OFF UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE (7 YEARS) WITH NO PH METER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED RECORDS AND/OR HAVE PH METER ON PREMISES FOR TESTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA , REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.
SEP 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE SUSHI BAR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLENGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
FEB 162017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA(SUSHI BAR) NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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