OCT 30
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI NOVA.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
160 N FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 30, 2025 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
22
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since Dec 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 222025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 22
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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 COOKED FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(RICE, STARCH,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 122025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 12
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.
MAR 52025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
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)
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).
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No probe thermometer No food measuring devices available on site. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using deli cups as a food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoops.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.
DEC 122024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 12
2024
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
3-comp sink at dish area missing a sink stoppers at left compartment, instructed to provide.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Walk-in cooler walls and ceiling in basement not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Missing floor tiles in dish room , Instructed to replace.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inadequate lighting in Basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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