Ace Sushi @Potash Market

875 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Ace Sushi @Potash Market has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Ace Sushi @Potash Market is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR TU CHIN LIAN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2023

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW SALMON SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: WHILE ON SITE, OBSERVED IMPROPER SUSHI RICE LOGS THAT DOCCUMENT MEASURED PH AND TEMPERATURE. EMPLOYEE FILLED OUT LOG WITHOUT VERIFYING OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE OPERATION OR PROCESS THAT IS USED TO MEASURE SUSHI RICE, DID NOT MONITOR CRITICAL CONTROL POINTS OR PROCEDURES. DISCUSSED WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR MEAT CUTTING BOARD IN SUSHI AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Mar 14, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SUSHI WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2531368 DATED 9/14/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 14, 2021

License

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: THE LABEL FOR PACKAGED SUSHI IS MISSING THE CORRECT PLACE OF BUSINESS (NAME & ADDRESS) WHERE SUSHI IS PREPARED, PACKAGED, AND DISTRIBUTED. MUST PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: LOWER LEVEL MOP SINK HAS HEAVY DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ace Sushi @Potash Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ace Sushi @Potash Market on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ace Sushi @Potash Market?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ace Sushi @Potash Market.

Has Ace Sushi @Potash Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ace Sushi @Potash Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ace Sushi @Potash Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ace Sushi @Potash Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ace Sushi @Potash Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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