Mikami

1400 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Mikami has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mikami is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COLD-WATER KNOB FROM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENT FAN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE OF RAW AND UNDERCOOKED EGGS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING COLD-WATER KNOB FROM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENT FAN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 17, 2025

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Sep 10, 2025

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY BARRELS OF BEER BLOCKING THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Food properly labeled; original container

Jul 18, 2024

License

1 minor violation.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS/COVERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mikami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mikami on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mikami?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mikami.

Has Mikami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mikami have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mikami 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 Mikami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mikami is inspected around three times per year on average.

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