What is Sushi With Gusto's health inspection score?

Sushi With Gusto has a SafeDine safety score of 97 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sushi With Gusto last inspected?

Sushi With Gusto was last inspected on September 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sushi With Gusto have?

Sushi With Gusto has 16 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sushi With Gusto safe to eat at?

Yes, Sushi With Gusto has an excellent safety record with a score of 97/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Sushi With Gusto

Name: Sushi With Gusto
Address: 2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 97

2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/16/2025

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #49 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Sep 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

57%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-3

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

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

2250 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

May

Aug 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Nov 2023

1 inspections

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O): FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND-DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E): BEGINING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOR COOLING PROCESS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: NOT LABELED DRY FOOD INGREDIENT:RICE.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: THE OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX WAS USED AS A SHELF TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDED A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med3 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
UPON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE NOT USING GLOVES TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOOD: SUSHI. HE REALIZED THAT I WAS THERE AND PUT ON GLOVES AFTER HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: HANDLES FROM COOLERS, MOVING BOXES, AND GARBAGE CAN, AND WITHOUT HANDWASHING BETWEEN TASKS, GLOVED HANDS AND CONTINUED TO PREP/ STORE SUSHI IN CONTAINERS. EXPLAINED HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AT MENTIONED AREA. PROVIDE HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND-DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
BEGINING OF MINERAL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOR COOLING PROCESS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
NOT LABELED DRY FOOD INGREDIENT:RICE.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
THE OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOX WAS USED AS A SHELF TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDED A RAISED SHELF WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−51 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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