JUN 5
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI DOKKU.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
823 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 5, 2025 · passed
8 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA TO THE SIDE OF THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PREP SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT IN BOTH AFFECTED AREAS.
MAR 262024PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT BASEMENT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DINING ROOM ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 92023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 9
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 1
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST SEAL GAP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CANS IN ALL WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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JAN 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST SEAL GAP.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CANS IN ALL WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 11/15/2019, REPORT #2345758. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
NOV 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3.603.11 MUST POST DISCLOSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR STAFF TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4.602.11 (E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OR ICE MACHINE, PANEL SLIGHTLY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK ALL RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND KEPT IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3.603.11 MUST POST DISCLOSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.501.11 MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN (SUSHI) FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6.501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STAFF THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 202017PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 20
2017
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LARGE CRACK ON MICROWAVE DOOR, IN GARDE MANGER PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS, ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD, ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK, NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, AS WELL AS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR PLACE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 9
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ALONG WALL AND BASE LINE OF DISHMACHINE NEAR SCRAPE SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. SMALL PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA WITH CONDENSER LEAKING, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT BOTTOM OF COOLER (USING CLOTH TO SOAK UP EXCESS WATER). INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE SURFACE REMAIN CLEAN AND DRY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK WALLS NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA, IN SMALL PREP ROOM BEHIND SAME AREA, AND IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GLASSWARE DISHMACHINE LOCATED. WALLS MUST BE IN A LIGHT FINISH IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON BRICK PILLARS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
AUG 22016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
LIVE FLIES (OVER 25) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ALONG WALL AND BASE LINE OF DISHMACHINE NEAR SCRAPE SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. SMALL PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA WITH CONDENSER LEAKING, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT BOTTOM OF COOLER (USING CLOTH TO SOAK UP EXCESS WATER). INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE SURFACE REMAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACK WALLS NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA, IN SMALL PREP ROOM BEHIND SAME AREA, AND IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GLASSWARE DISHMACHINE LOCATED. WALLS MUST BE IN A LIGHT FINISH IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON BRICK PILLARS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 162015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 16
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED PINKISH BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 262014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
NOV 242014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. (INCLUDING THE UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS AN ICE BIN) ALSO, NOTED COUNTER SEATING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION ALONG THE COUNTER TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST ALSO INSTALL PROPER SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BASMENT DINING AREA AND THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. (SWING DOOR MISSING NEAR THE SINGLE ICE CHEST)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BASEMENT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO THE ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
NOV 182014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. (INCLUDING THE UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS AN ICE BIN) ALSO, NOTED COUNTER SEATING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION ALONG THE COUNTER TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST ALSO INSTALL PROPER SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BASMENT DINING AREA AND THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. (SWING DOOR MISSING NEAR THE SINGLE ICE CHEST)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BASEMENT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO THE ICE MACHINE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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