What is Q Sushi Bar & Omakase's health inspection score?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Q Sushi Bar & Omakase last inspected?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Q Sushi Bar & Omakase have?

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase has 19 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Q Sushi Bar & Omakase safe to eat at?

Yes, Q Sushi Bar & Omakase has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Q Sushi Bar & Omakase

Name: Q Sushi Bar & Omakase
Address: 4845 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 91

4845 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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0Excellent

Lincoln Square

Ranked #86 of 447 in Lincoln Square

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 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.

Location

4845 N DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Nov 2025

2 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, TINFOIL OR DUCT TAPE AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
BASEBOARD COVING NOTED SEPARATING FROM THE WALL WITH AN OPEN GAP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE REAR DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN AND STORAGE RACK NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CELING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE BIN WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED ON SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS , ALONG WALLS AND IN ALKL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM IN REAR AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−21 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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