Isshin

1103 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 28, 2021
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Isshin has three inspections on file, the first dated 2019. On May 28, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Isshin's record stops at May 28, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Isshin is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING (CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEARLY INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE DISCARDED HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. THE DAY OF PREPARATION WILL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON MENU. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING RAW SUSHI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALONG WITH AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEM. ALSO, REMINDER STATEMENT NEEDS TO BE WRITTEN STATING, "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SEAFOOD MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUSHI LAB REPORT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT SERVES SUSHI RICE. MUST PROVIDE A SUSHI LAB REPORT VERIFYING THE PH FROM A CERTIFIED LAB. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 9, 2019
License
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THE CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Isshin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isshin on file is from May 28, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Isshin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Isshin have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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