Gorilla Sushi Western

4652 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2021
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Low Risk

Going back to 2020, Gorilla Sushi Western has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 10, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Gorilla Sushi Western's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 10, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gorilla Sushi Western is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Aug 10, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED TUNA AT 45.9F, TOFU AT 46.4F, CREAM CHEESE AT 46.4F, AND UNAGI EEL AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE SUSHI AND CREAM CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE STAIRCASE OPENING IN THE FLOOR FOR THE BASEMENT AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY THE EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Nov 17, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 10, 2020
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BELOW THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE COLD WATER FAUCET FOR THE MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES WERE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gorilla Sushi Western last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gorilla Sushi Western on file is from Aug 10, 2021. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gorilla Sushi Western?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gorilla Sushi Western.

Has Gorilla Sushi Western's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gorilla Sushi Western have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gorilla Sushi Western means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.