What is Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar's health inspection score?

Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar last inspected?

Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar was last inspected on September 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar have?

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

Is Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar safe to eat at?

Yes, Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar

Name: Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar
Address: 1156 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 90

1156 W GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Sep 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Jun 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container (sugar) not labeled, Instructed to label.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
Unable to locate backflow device for basements ice maker. Instructed to install in a clear view location.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Live pottery plants placed above sushi prep station, instructed to remove.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass 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
THE DOOR GASKET IS TORN FOR THE RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DRAINING INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN OR THE DRAIN FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD CEILING SECTION ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-204.11 OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE 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 BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PROPANE HEATER INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE STORED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN A SAFE LOCATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER'S ALLERGEN TRAINING IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

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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