Kaze Sushi & Thai
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
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Score
Kaze Sushi & Thai has been inspected seven times since 2022. Kaze Sushi & Thai was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 93F IN WALK IN COOLER AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES SHRIMP WAS COOKED AT 12 PM. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 84F IN WALK IN COOLER WHILE COOLING DOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 2:20 PM. CHICKEN WAS COOKED AT 12 PM. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE COOLED WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN 2 HOURS AND WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM 135F TO 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS APPROX. COST $25.00.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCES STORED IN BOTTLES AT SUSHI PREP STATION WITHOUT ANY LABEL. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY DIM LIGHT(FAR LEFT) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Jan 13, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-403.11--OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SUSHI CUTTING BOARDS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP ON SHELVES LOCATED AT SUSHI BAR. MUST STORE PLATES INVERTED.
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH OVERFLOWING AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON SUSHI CUTTING BOARDS. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP ON SHELVES LOCATED AT SUSHI BAR. MUST STORE PLATES INVERTED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' JACKETS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 27, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2552945 DATED: 03/16/2022 #51--FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED. #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/21/2023.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED ("RAW") OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MANTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (03/16/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 16, 2022
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaze Sushi & Thai last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaze Sushi & Thai on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaze Sushi & Thai?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kaze Sushi & Thai.
Has Kaze Sushi & Thai's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kaze Sushi & Thai have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kaze Sushi & Thai means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Kaze Sushi & Thai inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kaze Sushi & Thai is inspected around two times per year on average.
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