I Love Sushi

869 N Larrabee Ave, Chicago, IL 60610

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited I Love Sushi three times, with records going back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. I Love Sushi's record stops at Aug 18, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2016

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.3F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS ASSORTED SUSHI ROLLS,SEAWEED SALADS.AT THIS TIME,THE DISPLAY COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. OBSERVED ASSORTED SUSHI ROLLS AT 50.1F-55.7F,SEAWEED SALADS AT 49.1F,CONTAINER OF SALMON AT 50.2F,CONTAINER OF TUNA AT 51.9F,CONTAINER OF SHRIMP AT 55.9F,SUSHI RICE AT 95.4F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP AREA SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 29, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI,CHICKEN,SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORING FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 6, 2015

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED A PREP TABLE WITH UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE SURFACE.ALSO INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was I Love Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I Love Sushi on file is from Aug 18, 2016. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at I Love Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two 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 four 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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