Mar & Suchii
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Mar & Suchii eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate ventilation & lighting”, which has been cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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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
Mar 26, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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90
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ASTERIK ON ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS OCTOPUS TACOS, GRILLED AND BREADED SHRIMP TACOS, BREADED FISH TACOS, FRIED CALAMARI, CHICHARRON AND SHRIMP AND FISH EMPANADAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ASTERIK FROM THESE ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
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82
Feb 19, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER (50.1F) AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SUSHI,RICE,EMPANADS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY WAY VESTIBULE, REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND WASH MACHINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TABLE TOP FRYER ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SUSHI LETTER THAT VERIFIES THAT VINEGAR IS USED AS A FOOD ADDITIVE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.
29
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.
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Mar 3, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 60.8F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE DISH WASHER NOT SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER IN FAR RIGHT BASIN AND RINSING DISHES UNDER RUNNING WATER AND THEN PLACING DISHES ON OVERHEAD SHELF OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO DRY. OBSERVED 0.0 P.P.M. FOR SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED STEAK AT 57.6F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREAS.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS ON 40LBS. RAW OYSTERS STORED IN A PLASTIC BIN IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL LAST ONE IS SOLD OR USED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)40LB.S $80.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PH METER TO TEST ACIDITY FOR SUSHI RICE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
29
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUSHI LETTER THAT VERIFIES THAT VINEGAR IS USED AS A FOOD ADDITIVE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #29.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2- ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOPSIDE LID OF ICE MACHINE AND 1- INSIDE ON ICE IN BIN.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH & PREP STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND FLOOR BASIN MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY WAY VESTIBULE, REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND WASH MACHINE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLE TOP FRYER ON PREP TABLE. MUST STORE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mar & Suchii last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mar & Suchii on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mar & Suchii?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Mar & Suchii.
Has Mar & Suchii's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mar & Suchii have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mar & Suchii 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 Mar & Suchii inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mar & Suchii is inspected around three times per year on average.
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