Gorilla Sushi
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
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Going back to 2016, Gorilla Sushi has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gorilla Sushi is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47-49F INSIDE OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WERE RAW SALMON, TUNA AND YELLOWTAIL. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SUSHI RICE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 73F. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LAB REPORT DATED 1/21/2020. MUST PROVIDE A RECORD FROM A CERTIFIED LAB VERIFYING THE PH OF SUSHI RICE AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS OR PROVIDE A PH METER ON SITE CAPABLE OF DETERMING THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP AT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIDING DOORS AT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER NOT FULLY CLOSED ALLOWING WARM AIR TO ENTER COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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May 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI LINE AND STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON FILTERS ABOVE COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND EQUIPMENT(COOLERS) AND UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AREA. NEED TO CLEAN BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Mar 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA. AND FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE DRAIN TUBE CONVEYED TO MOP SINK IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 28, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI COLD HOLDING UNIT/DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT PREP LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F TO 52.0F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 41F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF: 48.3F, 2LBS OF SALMON, $50.00 46.5F, 3LBS OF TUNA, $30.00 45.6F, 3LBS OF WHITE TUNA, $40.00 46.7F, 1LB OF YELLOW TAIL, $20.00 47.7F 1LB OF IMITATION CRAB, $10.00 47.8F, 1LB OF SEAFOOD MIXED PLATTER, $10.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 11LBS OF FOOD AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $160.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE NOTED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING: 1LB OF SEAFOOD SALAD, $10.00 1LB OF SEAWEED SALAD, $5.00 1LB OF SLICED SCALLIONS, $1.00 1LB OF PICKLED SHREDDED CARROTS, .50 .25LB OF FISH EGGS, $10.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION AND DISCARDED/DENATURED, 5LBS OF READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, AT TOTAL VALUE OF $26.50 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, DISH WASHING AREA. AND FRONT BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE DRAIN TUBE CONVEYED TO MOP SINK IN REAR. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH WASHING AREA SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 22, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(C):(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI RICE NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. (FISH/SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A)(A)THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(D)(D(OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SUFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ABD MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-305.11(A)EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS SHOES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12.(A)OBSEERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHHIND PREP TABLES, 3COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS/DISHWASHINFG AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FRONT AND REAR PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 20, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EAILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND LEAKY SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATION NOTED ON 11/21/2016 SEE REPORT #1976784 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EAILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Nov 21, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NEXT TO PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELF.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA AND AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORING IN FRONT DRINK AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND OVER HEAD VENTILATION UNIT IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLES IN UPPER WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR PREP COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AT SERVICE COUNTER,GAP IN BETWEEN WALL TILES NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK AND LEAKY SPRAYER ON 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT .
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Feb 18, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOPSINK AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE
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Feb 17, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR SHELVING UNIT AND UNDER SAME ,ON TABLE,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR CHAIRS AND IN WALL OPENING .ALSO FRONT,SIDE ,REAR,BASEMENT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.FRONT SLIDING WINDOWS HAS GAPS LEADING TO OUTSIDE AND MISSING LOCK .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND WINDOWS.MUST SEAL BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN DINING ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL GAPS IN BRICK WALL IN BASEMENT,UPPER WALL NEAR VENTILATION IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING IN ENTRY HALLWAY,STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA,MISSING WALLTRIM IN DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOPSINK AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMNT.
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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 May 20, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gorilla Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gorilla Sushi.
Has Gorilla Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gorilla Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 around two times per year on average.
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