Sushi Nova

Chicago Health Dept

160 N FRANKLIN ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

6 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 20
2026
PASS 5 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING OPEN FOODS (RAW SALMON AND CUCUMBER) IN DRY STORAGE AREA (BETWEEN SERVICE HALLWAY AND KITCHEN, ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE) DIRECLTY BENEATH VENTILATION EXHAUST. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE PREPARING FOOD IN PROHIBITED AREAS WHERE CONTAMINATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENT IS LIKELY TO OCCUR SUCH AS BENEATH VENTILATION EXHAUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LARGE WOODEN BOWL (APPROXIMATELY 2.5' IN DIAMETER) USED FOR COOLING SUSHI RICE THAT IS CONSTRUCTED OF WOOD THAT APPEARS ABSORBENT AND NOT EASILY CLEANED OR SANITIZED AND IS TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS OR WAREWASHING MACHINE. LARGE WOODEN BOWL NOT IN-USE FOR PREPARING FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LARGE WOODEN BOWL WITH SMALLER BOWLS CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF CARDBOARD, SOILED LINENS, AND GENERAL DEBRIS CLUTTERING REAR LOADING DOCK AND REFUSE AREAS IN REAR ALLEYWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ANY REFUSE PROPERLY CONTAINED WITHIN REFUSE CONTAINERS (DUMPSTERS) TO PREVENT CLUTTER BUILD UP IN REAR LOADING DOCK AND REFUSE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES ON-SITE WITH OUTDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 30
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 22
2025
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 COOKED FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.

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.

MAR 12
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MAR 5
2025
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.

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DEC 12
2024
PASS 5 violations
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.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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