Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel

1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel 12 times, with records going back to 2016. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12--- MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11---DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT PREP METAL PREP TABLE..WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. 6-201.13---- MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK. DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN WALL UNDER THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES.
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Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 35 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. RECOMMEND TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FROM THE NON-HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE SUSHI BAR LEFT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BASEMENT COOLER'S. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK. DAMAGED BASEBOARD AND HOLES IN WALL UNDER THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTE TO REPLACE/REPAIR/SEAL ALL HOLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK DIRTY.----DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT PREP METAL PREP TABLE..---FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT PREP STATION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----BACKSPLASH WALL BEHIND THE SINK IN THE WASHROOM DAMAGED WITH OPEN HOLES/CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----
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Jun 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 5, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. INSTRCUTED TO INSTALLED AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMGED CEILING TILES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 60 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/05/2023 INSPECTION REPORT#2578256. VIOLATION#51. NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. INSTRCUTED TO INSTALLED AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMGED CEILING TILES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jul 5, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 5-203.13---- NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.15--- NOTED CARPETING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO ENABLE SWEEPING AND MOPPING OF SMOOTH FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14---- MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT USED ON THE PREMISES.
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: NOTED THE CHEF IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION HANDLING READY TO EAT RAW FISH PREPARED FOR SUSHI WITH HIS BARE HANDS AT THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER WHERE FISH WAS BEING COOLED. REVIEWED PROPER HANDLING OF READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS ASSORTED READY TO EAT RAW FISH FOR SUSHI BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED. THE CHEF STATES THE FISH WAS PREVIOUSLY BLANCHED. OBSERVED THE FISH INSIDE COVERED WOODEN BOXES INSIDE THE SHARED BASEMENT PREP REACH-IN COOLER. FISH TEMPERATURES NOTED AT 54.6F, 55.2F, 59.1F, 54.5F, 51.2F AND 50.1F. NO COOLING TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. ALL FISH DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR THE ABOVE RETAIL FOOD PREMISES. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING SERVICE REPORT FOR THIS LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT/ (POTS, PANS,ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS/PANS OR PROVIDE A SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMODATE AND ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES THAT DISCLOSES AND INFORMS CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD. MANAGER STATES THERE IS NO PRINTED MENU. THE CHEF CHANGES WHAT IS SERVED DAILY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR ANY REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK BEING USED AS A DUMP SINK WITH A METAL MESH STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. EMPLOYEE REMOVED STRAINER. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS ON SITE OR PH METER FOR PH OF SUSHI RICE TESTED, OR TO TEST FOR PH APPROVED LEVELS OF SUSHI RICE PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED BOWLS, PANS ETC. THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.-----MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PLUMBING SUPPORT FOR THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CARPETING THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE TO ENABLE SWEEPING AND MOPPING OF SMOOTH FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT USED ON THE PREMISES.
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Nov 16, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH THE FOLLOWING: NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILTY IT WAS MADE AND INGREDIENT LIST.
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Feb 20, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT AREA USED TO RE-PACK AND PREPARE FOOD IN BASEMENT AREA; AT MENTIONED LOCATION WAS: PREP TABLES,COOLERS,HOT FLAT GRILL,SPICES KNIVES ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SERVING AREA.UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: HONEY BOTTLE USED BY CUSTOMERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,REPAIR ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FLOOR LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS RUSTY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GRIME ON WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 15, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZNG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS UNDER RANGES AND GRILL DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER RANGEAND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING OVER ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIQUID GREASE INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENTILLATION SCREENS DUSTY UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION SCREENS.
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Apr 12, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,MISSING HANDLES ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER,LID ON ICE BIN IN OUTSIDE BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HAND SINK BASIN IN OUTSIDE BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP AND BOTH BAR AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN INSIDE BAR 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 DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISING WALL BASES IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM &HOLE IN WALL IN HANDICAPP STALL AND AROUND FAUCET AT HAND SINK,THRESHOLD IN POOR REPAIR LEADING TO OUTSIDE BAR AREA,DAMAGED WALL PAPER IN DINING AREA OF INSIDE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN INSIDE BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel.

Has Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel 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 Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hotel Lincoln — Sushi Suite 202@Hotel is inspected roughly once per year on average.