Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196

151 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196 has 18 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 24, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS ON BOTH SIDES ALONG THE WALLS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Jun 8, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THEOMOMETER IN DISPLAY SUSHI COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED MANAGER OR THE DAY TO DAY OPERATION OF THE BUSINESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITH A VALID LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; FISH AND RICE, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 9/5/19. VIOLATION INCLUDES #58: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE COLD SUSHI PREP ROOM IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TI REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Sep 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK NEAR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SUSHI GRADE FISH) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDLE TO THE SLIDING DOOR TO THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 2, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER IN PREP COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving potentially hazardous foods ( sushi ), instructed to obtain. serious citation issued, 7-38-012.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: leak pipe noted under 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.
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May 11, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. ALSO MUST DETIAL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND IN THE MOP SINK ROOM FLOOR TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AT CORNERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT ALL TIMES. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 25, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MAIN 3-COMP SINK SURFACES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TRACKING AT THE SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER/PREP AREA. MUST ALWAYS POST IN PUBLIC VIEW A CONSUMER ADVISORY RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALLL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPES UNDER AND NEXT TO THE 3COMP SINK IN THE WALK-IN PREP AREA COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUSTOMER RESTROOM FLOOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE CUSTOMER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 LARGE BAGS OF RICE ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 20, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Dec 30, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 29, 2011
License
1 minor violation.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196 on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196.

Has Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196 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 Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Afc Sushi @ Walgreens #15196 is inspected roughly once per year on average.