SEP 26
2025
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT SUSHI PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Chicago Health Dept
731 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025), 1 critical violation noted.
6 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
18
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 19
2024
PASS 1 violation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
No permanent sneeze installed at front service area, where food is assemble in front of customers. instructed manager to install one that is mounted to front prep area.
SEP 12
2024
FAIL 5 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
No permanent sneeze installed at front service area, where food is assemble in front of customers. instructed manager to install one that is mounted to front prep area.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Food containers stored in employees restrooms, instructed to remove.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry utensils after washing.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Styrofoam board used to cover food in chest freezer, Instructed to remove.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Only one restroom available for customers, facility has consumption on premises alcohol, instructed to provide 2 restrooms for customers. No citation issued.
MAY 4
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE WALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE WAITRESS AREA WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVED THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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FEB 14
2019
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVED THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD ON FRONT PREP AREA WHERE SUSHI WILL BE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE OR IF DEVICE IS INTERNAL, PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR REVIEW.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAITAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL & CEILING COVERINGS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AN KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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