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Blowfish Contemporary Sushi

1131 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 1, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Blowfish Contemporary Sushi appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2019. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Blowfish Contemporary Sushi since May 1, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE PREP SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
90
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 3/31/2016. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE PREP SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
82
Jan 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS SAKE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC DOOR OF THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR THE GREASE TAP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.
55
82
Apr 6, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND SUSHI RICE PH LETTER FROM LAB EXPIRED DATED 3-31-16. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT SUSHI RICE PH LETTER FROM LAB. SUSHI RICE PH LETTER MUST BE OBTAINED EVERY 5 YEARS.
29
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS/FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN/GREASY AT KITCHEN AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN.
55
78
Jul 24, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN. TOFU FOUND AT 51.3F AND POTSTICKERS FOUND AT 53.6F. ALSO FOUND COOKED BEEF AT 46.4F IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HAND WASHING SINKS AT SUSHI PREP AREA BOTH WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR.
55
64
Oct 15, 2019
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR TOP OF LIQUOR STORAGE CABINET NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. MUST SEAL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BASE BOARDS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS/UNDER SUSHI PREP STATION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blowfish Contemporary Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blowfish Contemporary Sushi on file is from May 1, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blowfish Contemporary Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Blowfish Contemporary Sushi.

Has Blowfish Contemporary Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blowfish Contemporary Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blowfish Contemporary 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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