What is Sushi + Chinatown's health inspection score?

Sushi + Chinatown has a SafeDine safety score of 85 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 + Chinatown last inspected?

Sushi + Chinatown was last inspected on March 3, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sushi + Chinatown have?

Sushi + Chinatown has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sushi + Chinatown safe to eat at?

Yes, Sushi + Chinatown has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Sushi + Chinatown serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sushi + Chinatown

Name: Sushi + Chinatown
Address: 2131 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 85

2131 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/3/2026

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Sushi•Chinatown

Ranked #154 of 464 in ChinatownBetter than 88% of sushi restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Mar 3, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

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

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Dec

Jun 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Feb

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint3 Canvass1 Complaint

Mar 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON PANEL. EMPLOYEE CLEANED ON SITE AND MANAGER CALLED COMPANY OUT TO SERVICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUE FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND ONE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEAR THE GREETER DESK IN USE AT THE TIME, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHWARE. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PLACED A TAG ON UNIT AND INSTRUCTED TO READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

24TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER DOCUMENTATION FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR THE TCS FOOD ITEMS ON THE CONVEYOR BELT. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SAKE NIRGIRI, HOTATE NIRGIRI, MAGURO NIGIRI, CALIFORNIA MASAGO MAKI, FIESTA ROLL, NEW FEATURED FISH NOT LISTED, CALIFORNIA MAKI. FOOD LOG PROVIDED WAS NOT DATED, THE FOOD ITEMS ON THE CONVEYER BELT WERE NOT LABELED WITH TIMES ACKNOWLEDGING STAFF THE 90 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD HAD LASPED, AND A NEW FEATURED ITEM WAS ON THE CONVEYOR BELT AND NOT ON THE LOG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. THE CONVEYOR BELT WAS RELOADED WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH TIME STAMPS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT TIMES ON FOOD ITEMS TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY ROTATE FOOD OFF OF THE CONVEYER BELT AND PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION WITH DATES AND ACCURATE TIMES FOOD ITEMS ARE PLACED ON CONVEYOR BELT TO MEET MONITORING LOG PROCEDURES PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A STICKY INSECT CONTROL TRAP FOUND STORED ABOVE TWO CONTAINERS FILLED WIHT LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED FORKS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE ICE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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