What is Cafe Sushi-wells's health inspection score?

Cafe Sushi-wells has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Cafe Sushi-wells last inspected?

Cafe Sushi-wells was last inspected on April 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Cafe Sushi-wells have?

Cafe Sushi-wells has 13 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Cafe Sushi-wells safe to eat at?

Yes, Cafe Sushi-wells has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Cafe Sushi-wells serve?

Cafe Sushi-wells serves Sushi cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Cafe Sushi-wells

Name: Cafe Sushi-wells
Address: 1342 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 88

1342 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Excellent

Sushi•Old Town

Ranked #104 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 94% of sushi restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

70%

Clean Rate

1.3

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 93/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1342 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Aug 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

Aug 2024

2 inspections

Dec 2024

2 inspections

Dec

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass5 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EXTERIOR BACK EXIT DOOR (WHERE DUMPSTERS ARE LOCATED) HAS AN OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (FLY STICKERS) IS OVER FOOD PREP AREA. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN/PREPARATION AREA IS MISSING. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED FLOOR OF DUMPSTER STORAGE/ENCLOUSURE SLIGHTLY SOILED. AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED OF UNNESESSARY ITEMS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2565211 DATED 10/12/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med1 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

43/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE FROM CITY OF CHICAGO AND POST ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO LABORATORY LETTER REGARDING PH TESTING ON SITE INDICATING RICE HAS BEEN RENDERED NON-TCS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER LETTER FROM LABORATORY OR WORKING PH METER AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU CONNECTING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS TO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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