What is Gorilla Sushi's health inspection score?

Gorilla 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 Gorilla Sushi last inspected?

Gorilla Sushi was last inspected on February 9, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gorilla Sushi have?

Gorilla Sushi has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gorilla Sushi safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does Gorilla Sushi serve?

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

Official Health Record

Gorilla Sushi

Name: Gorilla Sushi
Address: 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 84

4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/9/2026

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Sushi•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 92% of sushi restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Feb 9, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+23 pts

100

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.

Location

4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Aug

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Feb 2026

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN A NON-HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASH SIGNAGE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED COOKED RICE BEING DISPENSED IN REAR OF FACILITY WITHOUT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE RICE COOKERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED UNSECURED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING AND CONTAMINATION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO WATER DRAINS WITHOUT BACKING-UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. MANAGER INSTALLED CURTAINS. MUST NOT USE CURTAINS MUST USE SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Base deductions−26 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED KNIFE AND SPONGE STORED IN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SHRIMP ON COUNTER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW OR 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STILL STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN UNDER COLD WATER OR THAW IN COOLER.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. HOT WATER RESTORED PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Base deductions−28 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATE IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COOLER: PREPACKAGED TUNA STEAKS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 53.6F AND 56.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIIFCATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 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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