Bento Sushi

5700 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Bento Sushi, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Sep 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Bento Sushi on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BENTO SUSHI DESIGNATED PREP AREA. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SCHEDULED TO BE INSTALLED ON 9-1-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

May 7, 2025

License

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDTION 7-38-005

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANIATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bento Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bento Sushi on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Bento Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bento Sushi have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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