Kaisushi
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Kaisushi has six inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 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.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Kaisushi is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Apr 1, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED TAPE USED TO COVER FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT HOSTESS STATION AND BEHIND SUSHI STATION(IN FRONT OF SHELF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN HOSTESS STATION AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.4-58.5F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CRAB(49.6-50.5F), SALMON(49.5-51.8F), SHRIMP(52.5F), TUNA(46.4-49.8F), HAMACHI(48.7F) AND SLICED AVOCADO(55.6-58.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $1000 WEIGHING 53 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN HOSTESS AREA WITH SECOND FAUCET ATTACHED FOR OBTAINING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SECOND FAUCET FOR OBTAINING WATER. DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:07PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM SUSHI STATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TAPE USED TO COVER FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT HOSTESS STATION AND BEHIND SUSHI STATION(IN FRONT OF SHELF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN HOSTESS STATION AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Sep 26, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL AREAS. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN ATTACHMENT IN THE FRONT AREA HOST STAND WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
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Dec 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli ups as a scoop for bulk food. Instructed to use proper scoops.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Broken rubber gaskets at front prep cooler, instructed to replace.
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90
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2498089 DATED 4/12/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 12PM TO 12:25PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SUSHI WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER OYUNGEREL NATSAGDORJ ARRIVED AT 12:25PM. 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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN FIRST BATHROOM IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD FROZEN IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Apr 12, 2021
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SIGNED POLICIES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ONSITE. CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST KEEP ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ONSITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaisushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaisushi on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaisushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kaisushi.
Has Kaisushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaisushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kaisushi 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 Kaisushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kaisushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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