Nori Sushi Chicago
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
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Score
Nori Sushi Chicago has been inspected 11 times since 2019. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING AND COLD & HOT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Aug 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 : STILL OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE LIQUOR AND OTHER BEVERAGES ARE POURED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CARDBOARD,FOIL AND PLASTIC COVERING ALL STORAGE SURFACES AND INSIDE OF COOLER,EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING AND COLD & HOT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM SWEEPING THE FLOOR WITH A BROOM AND A DUST PAN IN HIS HANDS. THEN HE LAY THEM BETWEEN THE WALL AND WENT INTO THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND WAS HANDLING CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN BOTH PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS, SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED RICE-58.1F.24LBS. TOFU-46.3F-54.0F.4LBS. SPRING MIX-46.2F-60.1�F.1OZ. SALMON-49.5�F.2.5LBS. SHUMA-47.7�F-50.2�F..5LBS. CHICKEN-46.5�F.1LBS. TAKAYKA-49.5�F-50.0F.1LBS. NOODLES-55.4�F.1LBS. DUMPLINGS-46.4�F.1LBS. CALAMARI-50.0�F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.36LBS. $240.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 53.9F AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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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 (TUNA, CALAMARI, TOFU, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF SUSHI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A POWER STRIP WITH SEVERAL CORDS PLUGGED IN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF A BROWNISH AND YELLOW BUILDUP OF SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE LIQUOR AND OTHER BEVERAGES ARE POURED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISKING THE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED
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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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT OF SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST REMOVE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER AND VERIFYING THE SCALING OF THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIOROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD,FOIL AND PLASTIC COVERING ALL STORAGE SURFACES AND INSIDE OF COOLER,EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING AND COLD & HOT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD COVERED IN PLASTIC LINING THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE AREAS EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND SPLATTER ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE INSIDE DOORS AND BOTTOM FLOORS OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS ON THE SHELVINGS AND ON TOP OF THE LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACITIVITY AND FEEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN AREA AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Nov 2, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC BOWLS FACING UP AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER RUBBER MATS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RICE WERE BEING COOKED AND SUSHI BEING MADE. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, KRISTINE SUBIDO, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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May 28, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ALONG MAIN PREP LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Dec 17, 2019
License
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREA. PLUMBER ON SITE. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2268497 ON 2/25/19 #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN SUSHI FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #51 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2019
License
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PIC HAS LABELED ALL TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.-COS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN SUSHI FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nori Sushi Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nori Sushi Chicago on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nori Sushi Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Nori Sushi Chicago.
Has Nori Sushi Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Nori Sushi Chicago have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nori Sushi 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 Sushi Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nori Sushi Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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