MAR 25
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI TAKU.
BEAT. 31/100
1904-1906 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 25, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Apr 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
MAR 42025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 4
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
FEB 282024FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2024
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAITSTAFF PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EVERY HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IS CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER TUBES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE AND HOOKED UP TO DEGREASER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ONLY FOOD CONTACT SURFACE-APPROVED CHEMICALS ARE USED IN THE PROCESS OF WASHING DISHES. MANAGER REMOVED DEGREASER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 292023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 29
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 1:50PM-2:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE SUSHI WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHCIAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVE NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRACK IN PLASTIC DOOR FOR FISH COOLER LOCATED ON TOP OF SUSHI BAR AND LOW BATTERY AT SOAP DISPSENER LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LID IS ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE AND BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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OCT 192022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CRACK BULK CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE KITCHEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SEP 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( SUSHI, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
AUG 122020FAILED3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2020
FAILED
3 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( SUSHI, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK JUST COLD WATER, HOT WATER KNOB IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PREPARING FOOD IN BASEMENT'S STORAGE ROOM ( CUTTING BOARD A KNIVES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLER) NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO PREP IN BASEMENT IF THERE IS NO HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGER MOVED ALL PREP UTENSILS TO FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.
JAN 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FROM THE SUPPLIER FOR SUSHI GRADE FISH. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO LAB REPORT OR PH METER FOR SUSHI RICE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
JAN 72020FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2020
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORM DUTIES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (80.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK MUST BE 100 DEGREE F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FROM THE SUPPLIER FOR SUSHI GRADE FISH. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SITTING ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND SUSHI BAR (CRAB 63.2 DEGREE F, CHICKEN 58.1 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IN 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 3 LBS AND $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO LAB REPORT OR PH METER FOR SUSHI RICE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FEB 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TVS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 42017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 4
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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