What is Sushi Koi's health inspection score?

Sushi Koi has a SafeDine safety score of 51 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sushi Koi last inspected?

Sushi Koi was last inspected on February 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sushi Koi have?

Sushi Koi has 17 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sushi Koi safe to eat at?

Sushi Koi has a safety score of 51/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sushi Koi serve?

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

Official Health Record

Sushi Koi

Name: Sushi Koi
Address: 2154-2156 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 51

2154-2156 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/26/2025

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0Fair

Sushi•Lincoln Park

Ranked #572 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 73% of sushi restaurants

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2 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

8.5

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-15 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

2154-2156 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High8 Basic

10 total

64/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND HAND SINK IN DISH AREA TO NOT HAVE HAND WASHING SOAP AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT BOTH SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND SINK.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PIECES OF WOOD (2X4) USED BELOW CUTTING BOARDS TO ELEVATE AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE ITEMS TO ELEVATE CUTTING BOARDS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE WOK/FRYER STATION TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE EDGES OF THE LIDS, BEHIND THE LID, AND ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE SMALL TOASTER OVEN AT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP COOLER SURFACES AND SMALL TOASTER OVEN TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE BELOW 80F EVEN AFTER RUNNING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIOR OF TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INDIVIDUAL RESTORED HOT WATER BY ADJUSTING HANDLE BELOW BASINS BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER TO BE HEAVILY CAKED AND COVERED IN GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER ALONG THE TOP LID, FRONT OF THE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION, PROVIDING ACCESS FOR PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AND WASTE IN CONTAINERS AND TO ENSURE WASTE SUCH AS GREASE IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS AND RODENTS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED. UPOR RETURNING TO COMPLETE REPORT ON 2/27, MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AND HAD LID AND EXTERIOR CLEANED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER OF THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE DEBRIS AND TRASH. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO HAVE TRASH, LOOSE DEBRIS, AND PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH, LOOSE PLASTIC, AND FOOD DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYER/WOK AREA TO BE DISLODGED AND CREATING A LARGE GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FILTERS AND ENSURE ALL ARE ADEQAUTELY SECURED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE WOK/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

Base deductions−36 pts

Mar 24

License InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OBSERVED 1/2 INCH ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR COMPLETE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TOOLS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 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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