AUG 19
2025
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SUSHI TAKU.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
2283 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 19, 2025 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF AND CHICKEN IN THANK YOU BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN DRY & LIQURE STOREROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WALL WITH PAINT CHIPPED OFF AND DRY WALL IS NOW BREAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SPRAYING TO THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 132025PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violationsDETAILS
MAY 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violationsDETAILS
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIREMENT OF 135°F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: TEMPURA HOT SUSHI ROLL & TEMPURA VEGGIES AT 107.9°F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $32.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF FISH ROE, ORANGE TOBIKO ROE AT 57.8F, BLACK TOBIKO 56.8F, AND RED TOBIKO 58.5F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 56.8F-58.5F LOCATED IN SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 2# WITH A VALUE OF 196.87. ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN IMATATION CRAB IN UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER AREAS. 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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED WET DELI CUPS STACKED TOGETHER, INSTRUCTED TO ALLOW DELI CUPS TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TABLES OR PAINT THE TABLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 3 BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. (SUMMARY POSTED ARE 06/13/2023 MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 1/26/24.) INSTRUCTED MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
JAN 262024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO SIGNAGE AT 2 HANDWASHING STATIONS IN FOOD PREPARATION STATIONS. MUST PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE/MOP SINK AREAS.MUST CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 132023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
AUG 182022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 18
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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AUG 82022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE PREMISES AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREA, WALLS OUTSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND WALLS IN THE DINING ROOM. OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE CEILING OF BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 32022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW TUNA FOR SUSHI AND TOUCHING THE FISH WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE CUTTING IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP BEING THAWED IN A CONTAINER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL COLUMN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES IN EITHER FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
SEP 302021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 30
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JUN 282021FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER AND BETWEEN REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR SWEEPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE TEST PAPERS FOR LOW TEMPERATURE CHLORINE DISHMACHINE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST PAPERS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
FEB 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 112020FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO pH TEST PROVIDED FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT PERFORMED FOR SUSHI RICE WITH pH AND WATER ACTIVITY TESTS OR PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST THE SUSHI RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO pH TEST PROVIDED FOR SUSHI RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT PERFORMED FOR SUSHI RICE WITH pH AND WATER ACTIVITY TESTS OR PROVIDE A pH METER TO TEST THE SUSHI RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A DRAFT BEER COOLER STORED NEXT TO THE HOSTESS STATION WHERE IT IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE OR INSTALL A BARRIER SO THAT THE BEER COOLER SO IT IS NOT ACCESSSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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