Fin Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Apr 25, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 28 inspections at Fin Sushi Bar stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 25, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up 12 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXHAUST HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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May 30, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS AND PREP SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY AND GARBAGE BAGS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA
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Apr 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 30, 2022
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
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Jan 19, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON REAR PREP AREA WALLS AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALLS AND SHELVES AT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ROACH ACTIVITY MUST BE REMOVED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALLS AND SUSHI AREA PREP TABLES AND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL ALL SAID CRACKS AND CREVICES BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 27, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED(NOT A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA IN HANDWASHING SINK ADJACEN TO FOOD PREP SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 19, 2021
Complaint
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF PREMISES. ONE BABY ROACH UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, 4 LIVE BABY ROACHES INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER ACCROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT,ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA.CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SUSHI AREA. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED IT AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED(NOT A REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA IN HANDWASHING SINK ADJACEN TO FOOD PREP SURFACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PIECES OF WOOD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON SHELVES,DOORS ETC. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH RUST ON LID AND AT BOTTOM ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE RESTORED(WHICH PREVIOUSELY WAS DONE) OR REPLACED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND COOLERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: UNKNOWN PARTICLES AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AND DISHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE,FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
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Aug 6, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED.11-27-19. REPORT # 2352436. VIOLATION 47.OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH RUST ON LID AND AT BOTTOM ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. VIOLATION 58.OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.
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Nov 27, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. 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 PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS KEPT ON SITE FOR THE PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF FROZEN FISH. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN RECORDS AND KEEP 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD TESTING LETTER FOR SUSHI DATED 10/25/11. MUST HAVE CURRENT LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE THAT IS ONLY VALID FOR 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD MUST BE INSTALLED IN FRONT SUSHI AREA IN HANDWASIHNG SINK AND ADJACEN TFOOD PREP SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOOD PLANK RISERS BEHIND SUSHI BAR THAT NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH RUST ON LID AND AT BOTTOM ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 31, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 16, 2018
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 45 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING, BOXES AND SHELVES AT THE HALLWAY, DISH WASHING AREA AND COMMON AREA WITH THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Apr 3, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AND BETWEEN WALLS AND THE SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN AREA OR KNIFE RACK....NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AT THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 30, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER FRESH CHOPPED/PREPARED VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1966275 ON 10-11-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MAKER, DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP SINK AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. #43-WIPING CLOTH NOT BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING LINER INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS OR ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE INTERIOR LID OF THE PREP BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED, DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESSIVE, DRIPPING GREASE IN THE COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CERAMIC WALL BASEBOARD COVING CRACKED/MISSING IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND DRYER BROKEN NOT WORKING INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,BUT THERE IS NO PAPER TOWEL TO WIPE HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH WORKING HAND DRYER OR PAPER TOWEL.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HAND DRYER ALSO AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM DURING INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NEED LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE VEGETABLES AND FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE REMOVE STANDING WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MAKER, DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP SINK AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING/BASEBOARD ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE COOK LINE . MUST REPAIR, PROVIDE 4" COVING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS BURRIED IN A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN ON THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TONGS WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD IN BETWEEN USE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCUFFS AND SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE TOP AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE VERTICAL PIPE HAS BEEN DETACHED FROM THE HORIZONTAL PIPE AND THE LEAK IS BEING DRIPPED INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES ONSITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED.
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Apr 10, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-15-2013,REPORT #1235922. #32-OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE BURNER GAS UNIT INSTALLED BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, NO VENTILATION/HOOD PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL HOOD/VENTILATION OR REMOVE UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BURNED WALL BEHIND THE ONE BURNER UNIT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN POOR REPAIR,OBSERVED GRAY TAPE ON TOP GRAY TAPE AND WATER PROFUSELY STILL LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR WATER PIPE AT SAID SINK,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BACK FLOW PREVENTER BROKEN AT MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER WOK. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OFFICE FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, PAPER, ETC.). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Apr 24, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN COOLER GASKETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PLASTIC WALL PANELS LOOSE AT CORNER BY PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REATTACH AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL PANELS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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86
Feb 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2011
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARED BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & FRONT COUNTER/PREP TABLE.&REAR EXPOSED HAND BOWL &3COMP SINK//NEED PAPPER TOWEL HOLDER, LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS ARE NEEDED
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Feb 7, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fin Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fin Sushi Bar on file is from Apr 25, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fin Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Fin Sushi Bar.
Has Fin Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fin Sushi Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fin Sushi Bar 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 Fin Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fin Sushi Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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