What is Jieyi Sushi's health inspection score?

Jieyi Sushi has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jieyi Sushi last inspected?

Jieyi Sushi was last inspected on January 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jieyi Sushi have?

Jieyi Sushi has 46 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jieyi Sushi safe to eat at?

Jieyi Sushi has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Jieyi Sushi serve?

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

Official Health Record

Jieyi Sushi

Name: Jieyi Sushi
Address: 1178 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 74

1178 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/10/2025

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Sushi•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 76% of sushi restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jan 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

5.8

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

16 basic

Mar 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE PREP COOLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES AND ROLLING CART IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, BROILER, STOVE, MICROWAVE, STAINLESS STEEL SHELVING ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, WOK STATION, AND INTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE SAGGING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591053 ON 3/14/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE.

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF COOKED EGGROLLS. THE EGGROLLS WERE STORED IN THE PREP COOLER INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN A PROPER CONTAINER SO AS NOT TO CROSS-CONTAMINATE THE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU TO NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AFTER THE DISCLOSURE THAT "ROLLS CONTAIN RAW SASHIMI." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, ON THE OUTSIDE DOORS AND HANDLES OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS, ROLLING PREP CART AT THE COOK'S LINE USED FOR SPICES, DEEP FRYER, STOVE AND BROILER IN THE PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. STORE ALL REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THE COOK'S LINE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND SOOT FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580631 ON 8/24/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED A VIOLATION OF THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER USED AS AN ASHTRAY IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH ASHES IN THE CONTAINER AND ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND THAT ASHTRAYS CANNOT BE STORED INSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12 OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED BASEBOARDS COMING OFF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING 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.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med9 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

42/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE 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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CELAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER LAB RESULTS INDICATING SUSHI IS AT PROPER PH DATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS OF PH TESTING METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOOD, COOKED CHICKEN, IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER MAINTAINED AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS ON REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASEBOARDS COMING OFF THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING 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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2561371 DATED 7/27/2022: #10 6-301.14 "MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT SUSHI PREP HANDWASHING SINK" #58 2-102.13 "OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT SUSHI PREP HANDWASHING SINK

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHICKEN AND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 51.6F-54F INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 3.5 POUNDS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST RENEW.

Base deductions−19 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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