FEB 24
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI-SAN.
YOUR CALL. 61/100
63 W GRAND AVE · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 24, 2026 · passed
5 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 232025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING DOOR IN MIDDLE AND AT CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.
JAN 212025FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 21
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 81.1F AT RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING DOOR IN MIDDLE AND AT CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LARGE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 29
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FEB 272024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 84.6F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM AND 82.4F AT RIGHTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, PANKO AND RICE ON SECOND FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IT SHALL BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWSHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE BIN IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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OCT 62023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANATIZED AND MAINTAIN UNIT. MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP 1 DOOR MEAT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORGE CONTAINERS IN 2NF FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
APR 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED WAGYU BEEF, WABI OYSTERS, AND FISH IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT FREEZER. DID NOT OBSERVE DISCARD DATE LABELS. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $125.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 2 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED CURED DUCK EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER PREPARED ON 3/20/23. CURRED ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS MUST A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN AN OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT AN APPRXIMATE COST OF $80.00 WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED WAGYU BEEF, WABI OYSTERS, AND FISH IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING IS PREPARED WITH REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, FOUND IN BASEMENT FREEZER. DID NOT OBSERVE DISCARD DATE LABELS. A HACCP PLAN WAS NOT SUBMITTED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN A ROP OPERATION WITHOUT A VARIENCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER ON SITE. ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED ON SITE AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $125.00 AND AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT VALUE OF 2 POUNDS. ROP MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INQUIRE MORE INFORMATION AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE BASEMENT STORAGE FLOOR. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MOLLUSK SHELLS ARE REUSED IN OMAKASE YUMA RESTAURANT AREA. MOLLUSK SHELLS MAY NOT BE USED MORE THAN ONCE AS SERVING CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LAUNDRY WASHER FOUND IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. IF A MECHANICAL CLOTHES WASHER OR DRYER IS PROVIDED, IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT THE WASHER OR DRYER IS PROTECED FROM CONTAMINATION AND ONLY WHERE THERE IS NO EXPOSED FOOD; CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE, AND/OR SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. FACILITY MUST REMOVE OR RELOCATE CLOTH WASHER.
JUN 12022PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 1
2022
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 202022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 20
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN DARK STAINS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE COMING OFF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM CEILING OF FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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