What is Sushi's health inspection score?

Sushi has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sushi last inspected?

Sushi was last inspected on August 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sushi have?

Sushi has 40 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sushi safe to eat at?

Sushi has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sushi

Name: Sushi
Address: 1136 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 84

1136 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Aug 19, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

11x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Apr

May 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Nov

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using foam cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to add more lighting.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOASTER OVEN, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DEGRADED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOORING WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE DRYWALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585500 ON 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
8-304.11(A) THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/3/24 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE MOP SINK, BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET, HVAC UTILITY CLOSET, AND ON THE SILL PLATES OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, TOASTER OVEN, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND DEGRADED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE FLOORING WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE DRYWALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER UNIT NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2585500 ON 11/20/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med11 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

58/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:10AM TO 11:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TUNA WERE PREPARED. AT 11:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER STEVEN LOU ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED TEMPURA FLAKES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL THE FREEZERS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AS IT SITS OVER A COLD PREP STATION
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Med5 Basic

11 total3 risk factors

25/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (SUSHI). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:45PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (SUSHI). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PREP SINK AND SINK IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ONLINE MENU. MUST PLACE ASTERISK ON ALL FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED ALONG WITH DISCLOSURE ON BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BETWEEN 75-100 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE AND FRYERS, INSIDE CLOSET NEAR UTILITY SINK, IN CORNER NEAR BASEMENT DOOR AND ALONG BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL TOWELS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
3 COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AT 200PPM. PIC PROVIDED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST STRIPS TO CORRECTLY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE WASTE CAN WITH LID INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. ALL FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY DIM. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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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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