What is Bowl & Sushi's health inspection score?

Bowl & Sushi 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 Bowl & Sushi last inspected?

Bowl & Sushi was last inspected on July 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Bowl & Sushi have?

Bowl & Sushi has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Bowl & Sushi safe to eat at?

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

Official Health Record

Bowl & Sushi

Name: Bowl & Sushi
Address: 1062 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 90

1062 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

West Loop

Ranked #217 of 1000 in West Loop

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jul 21, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Aug 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Feb

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med6 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

48/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DISHWASH PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOR AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASH PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR THE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDES A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PESTS ' ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FRAMEWORK OF FRYERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER SUPPLY VALVE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112 OBSERVED TWO DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER METAL STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS OF THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND REAR COOKS LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED TWO BURNED-OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR COOKS LINE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionFail

4 High1 Med6 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

33/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED CURRENT MENU WITH ITEMS THAT INCLUDE SUSHI RICE (VINEGAR ADDED TO RICE). OBSERVED THE FACILITY WITHOUT A SUSHI LAB LETTER OR A PH METER CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE PH OF THE RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN A PH METER OR A SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER AND MAINTAIN IT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLER (WITH A BROKEN SLIDING DOOR) CLOSEST TO THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 44.0 F. MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT IT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TWO DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER METAL STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS OF THE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST LOCATE AND PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALL BASE, THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND REAR COOKS LINE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE GREASE TRAP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVING PEELING OFF THE WALLS IN THE REAR EXIT HALLWAY. MUST REATTACH BASE COVING AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BURNED-OUT LIGHTS IN THE REAR COOKS LINE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−57 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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