What is Sushi Taku's health inspection score?

Sushi Taku has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 Taku last inspected?

Sushi Taku was last inspected on March 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sushi Taku have?

Sushi Taku has 19 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sushi Taku safe to eat at?

Sushi Taku has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Sushi Taku

Name: Sushi Taku
Address: 1904-1906 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 80

1904-1906 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Wicker Park

Ranked #264 of 579 in Wicker Park

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.2

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

1904-1906 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60622

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Mar 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint2 Canvass

Mar 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med

3 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAITSTAFF PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EVERY HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IS CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER TUBES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE AND HOOKED UP TO DEGREASER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ONLY FOOD CONTACT SURFACE-APPROVED CHEMICALS ARE USED IN THE PROCESS OF WASHING DISHES. MANAGER REMOVED DEGREASER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−25 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 1:50PM-2:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE SUSHI WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHCIAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVE NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRACK IN PLASTIC DOOR FOR FISH COOLER LOCATED ON TOP OF SUSHI BAR AND LOW BATTERY AT SOAP DISPSENER LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED LID IS ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE AND BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. 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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRACK BULK CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE KITCHEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−4 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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