Golden Gai Sushi

1144 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2021, Golden Gai Sushi has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Golden Gai Sushi on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED SEWER PIPE LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FILTERED WATER STATION IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR DIRECTLY NEXT TO GLASSWARE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS AND DO NOT STORE ANYTHING NEXT TO EXPOSED SEWER PIPES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION AROUND THE SEWER PIPES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Dec 7, 2023

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM OR FRONT BEVERAGE BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FISH ON MENU. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OR DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN PINK SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGER POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Aug 24, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2021

License

1 critical violation. 6 major violations.

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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION AS REQUIRED FOR FISH USED FOR SUSHI. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OR PROOF OF SERVICE WITH A LICENSE DISPOSAL SERVICE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B).

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON THE SUSHI RICE(VINEGAR ADDITIVE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION FOR VERIFYING THE PH (LAB LETTER FOR THE SUSHI RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE OR PROOF A CONTACT WILL A LICENSE PEST CONTROL AS REQUIRED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C).

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU'S FOR SUSHI AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Gai Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Gai Sushi on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Gai Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Gai Sushi.

Has Golden Gai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Gai Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Gai 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.

How often is Golden Gai Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Gai Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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