SEP 23
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TSUKIJI SUSHI SAKE BAR.
EAT. 80/100
1156 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 23, 2025 · passed
4 of 6 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
18
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jul 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container (sugar) not labeled, Instructed to label.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow device for basements ice maker. Instructed to install in a clear view location.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Live pottery plants placed above sushi prep station, instructed to remove.
MAR 212024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 21
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
THE DOOR GASKET IS TORN FOR THE RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR THE DRAIN FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD CEILING SECTION ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
JUN 292023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 222023FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2023
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PROPANE HEATER INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE STORED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A SAFE LOCATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JUL 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Backflow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit
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