Chicago
49
BEAT

Sushi Nova

160 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Troubled record — failed 2 of 5 inspections for employee hygiene, documentation & training

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-30
Pass Rate
60%
2 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-10-30)
Failed 2 inspections (2025, 2025)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Sanitation serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-10-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

2025-10-22 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 16 POUNDS SHRIMP TEMPURA AT 60.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 DISPOSED OF 16 POUNDS OF SHRIMP TEMPURA VALUE 100 DOLLARS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL C...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(RICE, STARCH,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FLIES.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

2025-03-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.

2025-03-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, rice...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provide at sushi Prep station hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink, using hand wash sink as a prep sink where utensils are placed in hand wash sink. instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Low temp dish washing machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm of Cl obtained. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No probe thermometer No food measuring devices available on site. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to place on a clean surface. ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using deli cups as a food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoops.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.

2024-12-12 Pass License
5
minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-comp sink at dish area missing a sink stoppers at left compartment, instructed to provide.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Walk-in cooler walls and ceiling in basement not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing floor tiles in dish room , Instructed to replace.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inadequate lighting in Basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.

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