Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods)
Last inspected: Jan 4, 2022
95
Score
Going back to 2010, Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods) has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 4, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods)'s record stops at Jan 4, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods)'s latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 4, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT SUSHI FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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95
Oct 5, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 7, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELFS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN SUSHI PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE.
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Jan 23, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area shall be replaced. Kitchen cabinet door frame in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeing paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAIN INTERIOR CABINET UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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90
Aug 6, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTER TOP, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER COUNTER, AND EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSIPCUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA.
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Jan 6, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
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May 8, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILT UP. (FREEZER SHARED WITH WHOLE FOODS). ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE MAIN KITCHEN.
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95
Sep 27, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/sealed, walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
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Jul 8, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Damaged caulking around dish machine, shall be repair/replaced, caulk by exposed hand sink shall be repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning. Rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas by dish mchine not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles, walls by dish machine areas not clean need cleaning, wll by dish machine was missing cove moulding, shall be provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in dish machine area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, prep areas, rear storage areas need detailed cleaning.
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Feb 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in center and light bulb covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs under exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods) on file is from Jan 4, 2022. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods).
Has Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kikka Sushi (Inside Whole Foods) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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