Kimura Sushi
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Kimura Sushi 15 times, with records going back to 2016. The most recent report on file is from Aug 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Kimura Sushi's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLY TRAPS FROM THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE GREASE TRAP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 20, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F REAR REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR, SUCH AS 3LBS OF EGGS AT 59.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 3LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR, AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Jul 31, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (FLOUR). MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 17, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 87.2F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $15.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/19/2022, REPORT #2546675. #58--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL (RICE). MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN 50-100PPM(CHLORINE) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. ALSO OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLD UNIT (SUSHI COOLER) IN REAR PREP AREA... 2 LBS OF SALMON @50.7F, 1LB OF WHITE FISH @51.3, 2 LB OF BBQ EEL @ 62.0F, 3LBS OF MACKEREL @ 52.0F, 2 LBS OF CRAB @ 49.5, YELLOW TAIL FISH @ 52.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP COLD HELD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.DOCUMENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL USED TO LINE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH CARDBOARD BOXES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT UNORGANIZED AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (SHOES/CLOTHES, USED MOP HEADS, ETC. IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING UNITS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT PROPER SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 30, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5.203.11(A)OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASIN OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, WATER NOT DRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED, AND STAFF MUST USE THE OTHER HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, TO WASH HANDS, UNTIL SINK IS REPAIRED. 5.402.13 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.502.17(D)(D) MUST DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FOR EXTERIOR OF OVEN, WOK, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO DETAIL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (RICE,FLOUR, SUGAR) IN THE PREP AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4.904.11(B) MUST INVERT PLATES STORED ON STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.102.11 MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.22.16 MUST DETAIL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS ON MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.21.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. ALSO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.501.114 MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AERA, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED OF ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ON-LINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dec 8, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON LOWER WALL AT STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOCKER/REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 5, 2017
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON LOWER WALL AT STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOCKER/REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Jul 21, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING COLD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER READING 50'F, ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, 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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN, CHEESE, EGGS (5) DOZEN, SWEET POTATOES, SPRING ROLLS, ALL AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 50-60'F, APPROX., 20 POUNDS TOTAL, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF $150.00, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, POTS BEING STORED INSIDE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT STORING POTS, PANS OR UTENSILS INSIDE SINK, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SINK BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE SINK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASTEWATER IS DRAINING, SINK NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Oct 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2016
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SUSHI REFIGERATED CASES NOT ON. INSTD TO BE ON AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, STANDING WATER IN BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. RAW WOOD STORAGE UNIT UNDER FRONT COUNTER LINE. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kimura Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kimura Sushi on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kimura Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Kimura Sushi.
Has Kimura Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kimura Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kimura 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 Kimura Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kimura Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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