Gorilla Sushi
Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Gorilla Sushi 10 times, with records going back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gorilla Sushi is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 25, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11--- FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-803.11--- MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS TO HAND DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE PREP HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FROM REPORT #2607762 ON 11-20-24 NOT CORRECTED. #57-: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT DOCUMENTATION/PROOF OF P.H. TESTING OR P.H. TESTING TOOLS FOR SUSHI RICE ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT DOCUMENTATION WITHIN FIVE YEARS OF LABORATORY P.H. TESTING FOR SUSHI RICE OR PROVIDE A P.H. TESTING KIT/TOOLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE SUSHI PREP AND WASHING SINK.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR VIOLATION AND CITATION DETAILS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE SOILED LINENS TO HAND DRY ON THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE PREP HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED/NON-ABSORBENT.----NOTED CLOTH CURTAINS HANGING BETWEEN THE SUSHI PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE EXTREMELY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS IN THE MOP CLOSET MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Nov 20, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC). .
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CENTER PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STORAGE SHELFS NEXT TO THE HAND SINKS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS/CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK CLOSEST TO THE SOUTH END OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE IS PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THEM WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HVAC CLOSET AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS NOT POSTED WHERE IT WAS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE SOILED WALLS AND BASEBOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND FACE RESPIRATORY MASK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE RINGS AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FEMALE EMPLOYEE WORKS IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED FOOD AND NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE REACH UNDER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF FRONT PREP LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW INTENSITY OF LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE 20-50 CNDL/FT2 OF LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA
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Sep 10, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT FISH TUNA, SALMON IN AMOUNT OF 6 LBS VALUE $70.00 , STORED IN STAND UP REFRIGERATOR HAS INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52 F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 52.5 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE (FISH) FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED,FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005;NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA
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May 29, 2018
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gorilla Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gorilla Sushi on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorilla Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gorilla Sushi.
Has Gorilla Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gorilla Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gorilla 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 Gorilla Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gorilla Sushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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