I Love Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2021
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Score
Inspectors have visited I Love Sushi 17 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. I Love Sushi's record stops at Mar 2, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; I Love Sushi is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON A GLUE BOARD BEHIND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FACILITY, DIRT AND TRASH NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Feb 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU BOARD AND PAPER MENUS, REGARDING RAW SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. (REFER TO CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT DATED 8/26/19. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #58 -OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (SEAWEED AND SUSHI) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (EX. CRAB MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, FLOOR CORNERS, AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOUR AND SUGAR STORED UNDERNEATH STORAGE COUNTER IN PREP AREA NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORE ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (SEAWEED AND SUSHI) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (EX. CRAB MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU BOARD REGARDING RAW SUSHI. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. (REFER TO CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN VARIANCE FOR SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR KEEP A pH METER ONSITE CAPABLE OF DETERMINING THE pH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #29
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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May 3, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS FOR DOUBLE DOOR COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF STAND UP FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALL FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS.
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Mar 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND COOK LINE, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER HAND SINK BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 2, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 8LBS OF CRAB MEAT AND SLICED CUCUMBER SUSHI ROLLS OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION CRAB SUSHI ROLLS WERE AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.1F-73.2F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CRAB, SLICED CUCUMBER) AT THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS. APPROXIMATE VALUE $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE, SUSHI MEAT) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE AND DRY STORAGE FOODS (RICE, FLOUR) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS/DRY STORAGE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FORKS AT FRONT COUNTER NOT COVERED NOR INVERTED. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (BOWLS) BEING STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT FORKS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY ON RACKS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ON SHELVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, PREP COOLER, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS; UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FLOORS IN THE FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA NOT ORGANIZE AND CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls/ceiling in rear kitchen prep are above 3 compartment sin not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Front counter/shelving that had exposed raw wood/peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Reach in freezer lower door frame in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in freezer lower shelving not clean, had excess frozen food debris, need detailed cleaning. Prep table counter area had food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under storage shelving/racks in storage room closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, must properly date foods in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 4, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: DISPLY PREP COOLER AT FOOD LINE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F. OBSERVED SEVERAL SLIDING DOORS ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,( BROKEN OFF). COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.MUST USE ANOTHER COOLER ON PREMISES THATS 40F OR BELOW,-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER.RAW SALMON FISH-56.F,RAW TALAPIA FISH-60.9F,COOKED,SHRIMP-60.5F,COOKED TUNA-58.1F,COOKED EEL-60.8F,RAW TUNA 56.8F.APPOX 19LBS OF FOOD AT COST APPROX $85.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION DURING INSPECTION,IE-TWO FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD ORDERS USED BOTH CUTTING BOARDS SIDE BY SIDE PREPING RAW FISH ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARDS THEN PROCEEDED TO PREPARE SISHI ORDER (COOKED CRAB STICK),AND OBSERVED COOKED RICE SISHI ROLLS TOUCHING THE SAME CUTTING BOARDS RAW SUSHI WAS PREPED ON.ALSO USING SAME GLOVES TO HANDLE RAW FISH, AND COOKED SUSHI.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE WASHED,RINSE AND SANITIZED . EQUIPMENT MUST BE SANITIZED IF GOING FROM RAW FOODS TO COOKED FOODS.-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOORS ON PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS NOT CLEANED OF FOOD AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEES WITH NEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE .MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUNTINE INSPECTION.
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Aug 26, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR TWO DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK NOT CELAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF 2-TOP STOVE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AS WELL AS THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE STAINLESS STEEL TABLE TOP TO REMOVE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL BEHIND COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO CLEAN PIPES AT THIS SAME WALL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ANS GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE 1DR FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE SMALL CLOSET SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN TERIYAKI AT 117.4F, BEEF TERIYAKI AT 120.8F, SOUP AT 125.8F, AND VARIOUS TYPES OF SUSHI AT 49-50.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 10, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK, NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS TO LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE PREP TABLE.S
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE SMALL DRY FOOD STORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Jan 25, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Jan 11, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, ONION BAGS, RICE BAGS.... ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING FOR SMALL CLOSET FOOD STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS AT 3 COMP SINK, PLASIC BAGS NOT ALLOWED TO USE AS STOPPERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET CLUTTERED WITH PERSONAL ITEMS AND UNORGANIZED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Love Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Love Sushi on file is from Mar 2, 2021. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Love Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at I Love Sushi.
Has I Love Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I Love Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at I Love 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.
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