Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
90
Score
Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF BOTH SUSHI PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASHCAN IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM ON THE RIGHT WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, SUSHI ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AND SUSHI) ARE BEING PREPARED AND COOKED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN NOODLES AND FROZEN CRAB RANGOON. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS SUCH AS RICE AND FLOUR ETC. NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS A FORM OF EQUIPMENT ELEVATION FOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND USE ANOTHER SOURCE OF ELEVATION FOR COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FOOD CONTAINER FOR FROZEN CRAB RANGOON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE STAFF COMPLETE TRAININGS AND PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES ONCE COMPLETED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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64
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SUSHI WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUSHI RICE LEETER ON SITE IS EXPIRED DUE TO TEST HAVING BEEN PERFORMED ON 10/21/2019. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO EITHER PROVIDE A NEW TEST INDICATING SUSHI RICE IS MAINTAINED AT PROPER PH TO RENDER IT SHELF STABLE OR PROVIDE A WORKING PH METER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND SHELF UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE (HANGING GREASE) ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
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Nov 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEMS (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD SPILL DEBRIS INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 29, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ADN DIRT ON TOP OF AND UNDERNEATH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Aug 24, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 74.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE SHOWCASE COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. RAW TUNA FOUND AT 51.8F, RAW SHRIMP FOUND AT 48.2F, RAW SALMON FOUND AT 50.7F, TILAPIA FOUND AT 58.3F, SUPER WHITE TUNA FOUND AT 49.5F AND YELLOW TAIL FOUND AT 51.6F. ALSO FOUND RAW BEEF AT 45.3F IN PREP COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F AND BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 45 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON MENU FOR FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL FOOD ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH AN ASTERIK. A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MUST BE WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." A REMINDER STATEMENT MUST BE WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/21/2019, REPORT #2305063. #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET HEAD AT 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 21, 2019
Recent Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLSOURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS DATED ON 09/12/12. MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS WITH pH AND WATER ACTIVITY EVERY 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER- TUNA AT 51.8 F, CRAB AT 55.7 AND FISH AT 54.0 F. HOWEVER FOUND SUSHI DISPLY COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.5 F. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHREA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH REMINDER (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND DISCLSOURE ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS DATED ON 09/12/12. MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB TEST RESULTS WITH pH AND WATER ACTIVITY EVERY 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS BEHIND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 13, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS BEING HELD UP BY A ROPE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO PROPELRY SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD TO THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SPLATTER ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROWN SPLATTER ON THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS BEING HELD UP BY A ROPE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO PROPELRY SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD TO THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ORIGINAL STICKY PLASTIC ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE EXTERIOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHLEVES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR.
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86
Jun 7, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS, 2DR COOLERS AND OTHER COLD-HOLDING UNITS. FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SMALL ROUND CONTAINERS AND MEDIUM SIZED SQUARED CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES OR LARGE SPOONS WITH HANDLES FOR ALL OF THE LARGE DRY STORAGE BUCKETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA HOLDING RICE, SUGAR, MSG, SALT, TEMPURA POWDER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CELAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALONG ALL WALL CORNERS AT THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP STAFF NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MAINTAIN PROPER LOGS SHOWING PROOF OF HIRE DATE FOR NEW HIRES.
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70
Mar 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 27, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: PREMISES WAS ISSUED A BOIL WATER ADVISORY NOTICE ON THURSDAY 2/26/15,BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT--------------- UPON ARRIVAL ON THE PREMISES IS OPEN/OPERATING AT THIS TIME. ALSO,FOUND EMPLOYEE WITH CARRY-OUT FOODS ON HAND AND ON HIS WAY TO DELIVER FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PREMISES IS PREPARING/HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI,CHICKEN,FISH)ETC. WITH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATED WATER. ALSO,THE WATER DEPT. HAD SAMPLES TAKEN AND NO RESULTS WERE GIVEN AS OF THIS TIME.. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED CARD BOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN WORK TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED FOR CLEANING REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Feb 17, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED CARD BOARD LINERS FROM BOTTOMS OF KITCHEN WORK TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED FOR CLEANING REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS AND DRY GOODS IN BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
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90
Jan 30, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE WALL FROM REPORT # 1188641, DATED 7/21/13, FOUND BAD SUMMARY REPORT HIDDEN AND TAPE TO THE BACK OF BUSINESS LICENSE FRAME, HIDDEN FROM CUSTOMERS AND NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POST AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES, TO ALL CUSTOMER, CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
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May 21, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FRESH GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE TOP OF THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI,FRIED RICE CHICKEN, PAD THAI. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE SERVING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. VINYU TOSAKULWONG ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35PM WHILE I WAS STILL DOING THE INSPECTION.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE WALL FROM REPORT # 1098418 DATED 7/2/12. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ON THE WALL AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH RICE, SUGAR,SALT,FLOUR, MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. FILTER AND HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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74
Jul 2, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle.
Has Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle 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 Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jaiyen Sushi and Noodle is inspected around two times per year on average.
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