What is Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar's health inspection score?

Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar last inspected?

Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar was last inspected on September 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar have?

Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar has 17 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar safe to eat at?

Yes, Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar

Name: Wicker Park Seafood And Sushi Bar
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 92

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Sep 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

9 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

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

2 basic

May

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint

Sep 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON QR CODE MENU AND MENU INCLUDING UNDERCOOKED ITEMS, SUCH AS SUSHI, POSTED AT HOST STAND. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, ASTERISK, AND DISCLAIMER ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR AND DEAD BATTERY AT PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON COOLER AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BATTERY IN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND MAINTAIN BOTH IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED BROKEN GLASS AT DOOR OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANAD MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND THE UTILITY SINK.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVE DIRT ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED (1) CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF SUSHI PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED AT FAR LEFT PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED,WORNED-OUT CAULK ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH SPILLED DEBRIS BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR PREP/2-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TETHER HOLDING KNIFE TO SINK IS UNCLEAN AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REMOVE AND REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Base deductions−4 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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