What is Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya's health inspection score?

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya 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 Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya last inspected?

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya was last inspected on June 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya have?

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya has 30 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya safe to eat at?

Yes, Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya 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 Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

Name: Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya
Address: 372 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 85

372 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Sushi•River North

Ranked #179 of 547 in River NorthBetter than 92% of sushi restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Jun 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

44%

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

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

372 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

2 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Jun 2025

3 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

3 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

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

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME COLOR CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN .
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED CHEST FREEZER AT FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING MIDDLE LIGHT IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING MIDDLE LIGHT IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AREAS OF DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FROM REAR OF MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON GROUND IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE NON SMOOTH AREAS OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR NON SMOOTH AREAS OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK BURNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND COVERS OF FLOOR DRAINS IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NON WORKING MIDDLE LIGHT IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING MIDDLE LIGHT IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−21 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med6 Basic

9 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING IMPROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND DISHES IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES WITH 50-100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 50PPM CHLORINE BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FRONT ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOOR IN MIDDLE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND REAR EXIT DOOR RIGHT AND BOTTOM BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH MONTHLY INSPECTION REPORTS DATED 6/30/2022-3/29/2024 DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A GRAY SUBSTANCE ON BOTTOM BASE OF SHIELD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH SELF CLOSING DOORS OF MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER IN ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH COLD AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP, FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINKS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHTS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Mar 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERICIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPEN HOLES ON BOTTOM OF SIDEDOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT FOUND ON ICE MACHINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTFICATION, MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−14 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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