Kai Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
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Going back to 2013, Kai Sushi has 22 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Kai Sushi on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 9, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS 4 LBS OF SHRIMP 47.8F, 1 POUND OF POTATOES 48.9F, 1/4 POUND OF SHUMAI 52.8, 3 LBS OF SHELLED EGGS. MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY $50 OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURES AT HAND SINK 46.6F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS - 45.4F IN PREP/DISH AREA 50.8. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0 DEGREES F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0 DEGREES F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WOMEN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 77.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DUE TO HOT WATER RUNNING WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SALMON RANGING FROM 48.7F-53.9F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS 20 PONDS OF SALMON AT $200 DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LAB LETTER NOR A PH METER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE PH OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER A LAB LETTER OR A PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DISHWASING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 1, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ANYONE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: LOWER SURFACE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING RUBBER COVING ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE WALL IN THE REAR BY THE DOOR AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING COVING THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING.
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Oct 4, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM THE POSSIBLE ENTRY OF PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SCREEN OR MAINTAIN SAID DOOR CLOSED IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 24, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED TOWELS ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTERD MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOWELS ARE KEPT IN AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Aug 11, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 17 SMALL FLIES NEAR KITCHEN DOOR ENTRANCE; OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES NEAR DISH AREA; OBSERVED 7 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS ACCORDINGLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING QUAT SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROPRIATE TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOWELS ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTERD MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TOWELS ARE KEPT IN AN APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 9, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Nov 1, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRASPING READY TO EAT FOOD (SUSHI RICE) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS SCOOPER W/HANDLE OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS (RAW TUNA, SUSHI RICE, STEAMED RICE). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK SALT STORED IN THE STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIX KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE THEM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND SEAFOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP HAND SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL WORKING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Nov 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW TUNA ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. . PACKAGING STATES FISH SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN STRIPPED. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN OFF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMP WASH WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING SINKS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RAW TUNA) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2214114 "3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. " INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FISH THAWING IN VACUUM SEALED PACKAGING LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER OF FOOD PREP AREA. . PACKAGING STATES FISH SHALL BE REMOVED FROM PACKAGING BEFORE THAWING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASH BASIN STRIPPED. MANAGER UNABLE TO TURN OFF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2018
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12(A) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE FRONT SUSHI PREP COOLERS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(D) OBSERVED READY TO EAT SUSHI OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE FREEZER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POSTED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLEREGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed facility unable to maintain proper temperature in reach in cooler in front prep area. Observed ambient air temperature of 53.2F inside cooler. Must repair cooler to maintain ambient air temperature of 40F or less at all times. All potentially hazardous foods discarded during inspection. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection. May not be used until unit has been repaired. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed 20lbs of potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler and on counter in prep area. Found the following foods in the reach in prep cooler: shrimp shumi @ 53.2F- 54.5F; shrimp tempura @ 51.8F - 59.0F; lobster @ 53.6F; and soft shell crab @ 52.9F - 57.4F. Found eel @ 65.8F and crab mix @ 69.1F on the counter in prep area. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimated value of $400. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no valid city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. (expired certificate posted.) Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, sushi, etc) are being prepped, cooked and served. Instructed must have a valid city of Chicago food manager certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed plastic wrap and aluminium foil used as a liner throughout kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Instructed must have thermometers placed in a conspicuous spot in all refrigeration. Must maintain same.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed food handler in prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in food prep areas. Must maintain same.
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Feb 2, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SUSHI, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP. 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: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND THE WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD/DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITAION MGR ON SITE NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI, BEEF ) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1527275 DATED 2-24-15, FOR VIOL# 45: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN KNOB FOR ONE OF THE 3-COMP SINK FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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May 6, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Dec 11, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR AROUND THE 3-COMP. SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
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86
Apr 23, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kai Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kai Sushi on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kai Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kai Sushi.
Has Kai Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kai Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kai 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.
How often is Kai Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kai Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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