Nori Chicago

954 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Nori Chicago has been inspected 20 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Nori Chicago is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CPDH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LAB REPORT DATED ON 3-5-2019. MUST HAVE A HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATON UNIT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASING AREA. MUST CLEAN ANDN MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-11-22 REPORT #2554168 NOT CORRECTED. #39-: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT FRONT PREP SUSHI AREA, OR RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.#47- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, THE FRONT SUSHI PREP, COOKS LINE AND DISH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FOUND SINKS FILLED WITH PANS, STRAINERS, CLEANING ITEMS, UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IMPROPERLY POSTED AT THE SUSHI PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.----ALL TOGO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE SUSHI PREP SMALL TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----EXTREMELY DIRTY AND TORN PLASTIC CURTAINS ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.
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Apr 11, 2022
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE EXPIRED AT BEGINING OF THE MONTH,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND PREP COUNTER AT FRONT PREP SUSHI AREA, OR RELOCATE FOOD ITEMS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: DIRTY KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN UNIT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SUSHI CUTTING BOARDS AT FRONT SUSHI AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Jan 26, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER, AND ON BURNERS/RANGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MJUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Dec 27, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW/MARINATED FISH THAT IS READY TO EAT (SUSHI FISH), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE INSIDE THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA WITH NO IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION LABELS ON ALL FOODS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND LOW GROUT ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND TRASH ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND SINKS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/IN THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Jun 27, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS INSIDE SHIELDS INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANEL HANGING OUT OF FRAME ADJACENT TO ENTRY WAY INSIDE REAR KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX CEILING PANEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT REAR KITCHEN AREA HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Apr 20, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE ROACH INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN DOOR GASKETS AND EXTERIOR OF REAR PREP AREA PREP COOLER,MOTOR OF REACH IN COOLER,IN CREVICES OF UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLE,IN CRACKS AT OVER HEAD SHELVES ABOVE ENTRY DOOR TO REAR PREP AREA & ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,CRAWLING ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,CRAWLING ON WALL ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA,AROUND DOOR GASKETS OF FRONT PREP FREEZER,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF WOOD VANITY HAND SINK COUNTER.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS HAS A APPX."3/4" OPENING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/16.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVE OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BINS INCLUDING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS & FREEZERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DEEP FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF SILVERWARE CADDY,DISH RACKS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARDS,DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND WALK IN COOLER INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR TROUT IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN WALL BASES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND REAR HALL WAY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR REGISTER AREA,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN REAR COAT CLOSET.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM CEILING TILES & LIGHT SHIELDS,VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR CLOSET.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM WORN OUT, WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Dec 19, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS-CONTAMINATION. SUSHI PREP EMPLOYEE OBSERVED RINSING MUSHROOMS IN A STRAINER IN THE SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE TAKING DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF PREP CUTTING BOARD AND WIPING OFF SUSHI PREP KNIFE, WIPING OFF DIRTY HANDS AND WIPING DOWN DIRTY CUTTING BOARD THEN LEAVING WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD FOR FURTHER USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BUCKET WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR WIPING CLOTHS AND THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. MUSHROOMS DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED, RAW, SLICED MUSHROOMS IN COOKS LINE COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-19-13 NOT CORRECTED #30- MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORED CLEAN DISHES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKS LINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR TWO LEFT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY HANDLE FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN.
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Oct 22, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BROILER, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WIRE STORAGE RACK ON TOP OF PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SEVERAL TYPES OF SUSHI AT 48.9-53.1F, SHRIMP AT 49.6F, CRAB MEAT AY 48.6F, FISH EGGS AT 45.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE STOVE AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BROILER, GAS LINES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WIRE STORAGE RACK ON TOP OF PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Aug 30, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE REMOVED SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR DRAIN ON COOKS LINE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORED BULK OIL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING MOLDY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nori Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nori Chicago on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nori Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Nori Chicago.

Has Nori Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nori Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nori Chicago 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 Nori Chicago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nori Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.