Friends Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Friends Sushi 28 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Friends Sushi on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS EGGROLLS, 6 POUNDS SHRIMP, 1 POUND RICE ( $70) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 18, 2025
Non-Inspection
No violations found.
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Mar 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT 1 OF 2 SUSHI DISPLAY CASES. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SALMON AT 58.6F, WHITE TUNA AT 49.6F, YELLOW TAIL AT 50.7F, MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 7, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler at sushi station not wearing an effective hair restraint. instructed to wear.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Large spoons kept in a standing water container, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sink stoppers at 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
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Jun 12, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGD AND CANNED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF CABINETS LOCATED IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN PROHIBITED AREA SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS IN ORDER TO PREVENTS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN APPROPRIATE AREA.
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May 10, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, 1 LB COOKED RICE @78.4F, 1.5LBS SALMON @55.0F, 1.5LB COOKED MUSHROOM @63.5F, 2LBS YAKISOBA SAUCE @78.2, 2 LBS TERIYAKI SAUCE @81.3F,15LBS ALL STORED INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA, AND 15LBS OF MISO PASTE @79.0F STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHAGER TO STORE ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' DRINKS WITHOUT LIDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIND DISNATED SPACE AS WELL AS LIDS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION WHILE DRINKING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Non-food grade paper towels ( recycled paper ) used between layers of food, instructed to use food grade paper.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees toilet room, instructed to install.
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Nov 24, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SUSHI/RAW FISH DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING SUSHI RICE AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF FOOD (DRY GOODS) BEING STORED DIRECTY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT/OLD FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS, WALLBASES, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FAN IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 16, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER. FOUND RAW SHRIMP AT 48 F, COOKED RICE AT 46 F, RAW SOFT SHELL CRAB AT 46 F, DUMPLINGS AT 45 F, AND TOFU AT 48 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/20/2021 REPORT 2510027 NOT CORRECTED; #51 (5-205.15) HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOKS LINE IS IS DISREPAIR. SINK LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPE AND IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. AN ADDITIONAL WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE THAT EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EMPLOYEES OPEN BEVERAGE STORED IN A COOLER ABOVE PREPPED FOODS. MUST STORED PERSONAL BEVERAGES AWAY FROM FOOD.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE FRONT SUSHI/RAW FISH DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT CONTAINING SUSHI RICE AND OTHER CONTAINERS OF FOOD (DRY GOODS) BEING STORED DIRECTY ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE TRUE COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT/OLD FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS, WALLBASES, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, AND ON SHELVING IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON EXHAUST FAN IN RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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May 20, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOKS LINE IS IS DISREPAIR. SINK LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPE AND IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. AN ADDITIONAL WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE THAT EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE.
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May 13, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW EGGS, TOFU) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN PEPSI COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION; 15 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 48.3 F AND 2 LBS OF TOFU AT 50.3 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. NO INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOKS LINE IS IS DISREPAIR. SINK LEAKS FROM DRAIN PIPE AND IS CURRENTLY NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. AN ADDITIONAL WORKING HANDWASHING SINK IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE COOKS LINE THAT EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND GLASS LIGHT BULBS OVER CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD. MUST PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SWITCH TO LED PLASTIC LIGHTBULBS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND DUSTY VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.
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Nov 19, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: STYROFOAM DISPOSABLE CUPS USE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CONTAINERS.
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Jul 31, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO 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 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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED WIPING RAGS STORED ON THE HANDWASH SINK AND ON THE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE. -
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED KNIVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA STORED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER AND THE COUNTER IN BETWEEN USE. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, DRY LOCATION THAT PREVENTS EXPOSURE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION IN BETWEEN USE. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE SOUP/PREP AREA DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AT 20 FOOT CANDLES OR GREATER IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE SOUP/PREP AREA OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MISSING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Apr 24, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN HOOD FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND MAIN PREP COOLER AT 52.4F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE FISH AND BEEF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOLER TEMP AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROEPR TEMPERATURE, FOUND 30LBS OF BEEF, FISH AND CHICKEN STORED AT SAID COOLER AT 50.3F, INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITITCAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $500
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES NOT CLEAN INSIDE COOLERS , INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PLATE COVERINGS NOT SEALED AROUND EDGES PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTEDTION, OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE PLACEING A BOX WITH SOILD BOTTOM ON CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO PLACE SOILED SURFACES ON CUTTING BOARD. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SALT TUB ), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLED SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE LYING DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIGNIFICANT FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING AREA IN THE WAITER STATION IN BETWEEN THE TWO MAIN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX OR REPLACE THE CEILING VENT IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM THAT IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING AT THIS TIME.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. ALL RAW FOOD WAS STILL IN PACKAGAGE, UNOPENED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jul 14, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 18, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH O PPM CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING RINSE IN RINSE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE SANITIZING RINSE WITH PROPER CONCENTRATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGES OF RAW MEAT (PORK, CHICKEN AND BEEF)NOT PROTCTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS STORED IN SAME PAN IN MEAT JUICES AND BLOOD IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS SPILLED OVER TOP AND LID. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT EXTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO STAIRS WHERE UPRIGHT FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE ARE STORED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 23, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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90
Jul 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.3F WITH NON POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE (WHOLE VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 40.0F IN COOLERS. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A RED SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE RUNNING ONTO THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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78
Oct 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT CLEAN AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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86
Oct 3, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE SODA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
Jul 13, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS, CABINETS UNDER SUSHI BAR, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS-DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS & COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY HOLES/OPENINGS AROUND PIPES, GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS & WALLS MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Aug 24, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at rear storage areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friends Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friends Sushi on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friends Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Friends Sushi.
Has Friends Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friends Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Friends Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Friends Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friends Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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