Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop has 28 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop was last inspected on Aug 5, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 19 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
28
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COOKS LINE RED REACH-IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 50.F WITH TCS FOOD SUCH AS SPICY MAYO AT 53.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F. C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKED EEL WRAPPED IN FOIL AND BEING HELD HOT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 125.F INSIDE THE SUSHI PREP TOASTER OVEN. REVIEWED ALL HOT HELD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT A MINIMUM OF 135.F OR ABOVE. EEL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #22 FOR CITATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS SPICY MAYO INSIDE THE COOKS LINE REACH-IN RED COOLER HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WOKS COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: COOKS WOK LINE THREE DOOR COOLER WITH A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TAPE, FOAM OR CARDBOARD AS GUARD ON EDGES OF THE COOKS WOK LINE HAND WASHING SINK AND AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAME SINK. MUST USE CLEANABLE MATERIALS.----RAW WOODEN PALLET UNDER THE DISH ROOM BOX FREEZER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE NON-ABSORBENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REFRIGERATION/FREEZER ROOM, WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED NEWLY INSTALLED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNABLE TO CLEAN WITH BUMPY UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CUT/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. WALL AT ENTRANCE TO THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH OPEN CREVICES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE THE SUSHI PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND REPAIR ANY LEAK FROM SUSHI COOLER.----PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE/REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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50
Nov 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 12-7-23 REPORT #2586510 NOT CORRECTED. #47-: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER WITH DESERTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#47-NOTED BROKEN INNER DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TAPED WITH DUCK TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.#56- NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP RED COOLER WITH CUSTOMER TOGO CONDIMENTS INSIDE.
36
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 67.8F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS LEADING INTO THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE TALL WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM WITH PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: COOKS LINE FOOD CART, GAS STOVETOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING FRONT PREP/COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SMALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP UNDER SINK WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP WITH THE SMALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FREEZER/COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS PILED WOOD, BROKEN POTTERY, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES.
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55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (SUSHI SEAFOOD(CRAB)) WITH BARE HANDS. AT THE SAME TIME, EMPLOYEES WIPED THEIR HANDS ON THEIR DRESS PANTS AND CONTINUED WITH PREPPING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS, OR SPOONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN INNER DOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TAPED WITH DUCK TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND - OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER WITH DESERTS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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64
Oct 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.114-- ALL STORED ITEMS, SUCH AS PLASTIC CARTS WITH STORED CHEMICALS AND FLOOR MATS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11---EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS OF THE COOK'S LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AROUND THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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90
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER USING AN EXTREMELY SOILED WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE OFF THE PREP COOLER, DIRTY CUTTING BOARD, AND ADDITIONAL DIRTY PREP SURFACES. THEN, USED THE SOILED CLOTH TO WIPE OFF TWO DIRTY KNIVES AND PLACE THEM ON TOP OF THE FOOD INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR COOLER TO BE USED FOR PREPPING. REVIEWED PROPER SANITIZING OF IN-USE UTENSILS AND PREP SURFACES. THE MANAGER REMOVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD. NOTED COOK PEELING, SLICING FRESH CUCUMBERS TO BE EATEN RAW AND STORED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REVIEWED NO BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CUCUMBER DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS-PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 3 LBS COOKED TEMPURA SHRIMP AND COOKED VEGETABLE TEMPURA IN A CONTAINER ON A FOOD CART IN THE HALLWAY ADJACENT TO THE COOKS LINE AT 60.4F. ALSO NOTED WERE 3 LBS OF COOKED EEL WRAPPED IN TINFOIL INSIDE A TOASTER OVEN THAT WAS TURNED OFF AT 82.4F. ALL FOODS ARE DISCARDED. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COOLERS IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM. ALSO NOTED WERE APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SMALL PREP ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. THE LAST PEST-SERVICE REPORT WAS DATED 6-22-22, WITH MICE ACTIVITY AT THAT TIME. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6-30-22 REPORT #2560162 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #55-- 6-201.11-- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. #55- 6-501.11- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. #55- 6-201.11-- OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.11-- OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOTED STORED INSIDE THE ICE. MUST PROPERLY STORED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS TO ENABLE CLEANING AND MONITORING OF ALL FLOORS.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE WALL-MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER ON THE COOKS LINE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A PROP UNDER THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR.----NOTED SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN SEVERAL ENTRANCEWAYS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS DIRTY.----DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, CABBAGE, AND ONION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE SMALL PREP ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT IS EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE.----METAL RACK SHELVING WHERE CLEAN PANS ARE STORED ABOVE THE SMALL PREP ROOM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS NOTED TO BE DIRTY/GREASY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOLER AT THE SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS OF THE COOK'S LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR WALLS NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.----WALL ON THE COOKS LINE WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AROUND THE MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS AND DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS, SUCH AS PLASTIC CARTS WITH STORED CHEMICALS AND FLOOR MATS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS, SUCH AS HANDBAGS AND SHOES, IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES.
56
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Jun 30, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH JEWELRY ON THEIR HANDS(WATCH AND BRACELETS) WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS DON'T WEAR ANY PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHES HANGING ON A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT THE END OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHES PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND LEAKING PIPE IN FOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEES ARE WASHING HANDS AND UTENSILS AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED, COMBINED WITH VIOLATION BELOW.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEES ARE USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE RICE FOR SUSHI. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER WAY OF PROTECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 57.2 F) IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOOD AT 41 F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT RAW SEWAGE IS BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN TO THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD COOKING AREA WHEN NEAR BAY HAND SINK IS USED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE ONLINE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITH JEWELRY ON THEIR HANDS(WATCH AND BRACELETS) WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS DON'T WEAR ANY PROHIBITED JEWELRY WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DIRTY CLOTHES HANGING ON A CUTTING BOARD LOCATED AT THE END OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHES PROPERLY.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WITH GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO WORK IN FOOD DINING ROOM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED NO RECEPTACLE WITH NO COVER IN LADY'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINRECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR AT THE DEEP FRYING STATION AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND LEAKING PIPE IN FOOD COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILT UP DUST AND GREASE UNDER THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE COURSE AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COPIES OF RECORDS.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS AT FOOD STORAGE BY MOP SINK. (TOOLS, ETC.)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM.
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90
Jan 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 15, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR, RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CARROTS, VEGETABLES AND NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE RAW FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FROM MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING RAW SUSHI. FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT MARKED WITH AN ASTERIK TO IDENTIFY FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. THERE IS A REMINDER STATEMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK CONTAINER BINS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA BETWEEN WALL AND REFRIGERATOR AND IN CORNER BEHIND TABLE ACROSS FROM REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND BOILER TANK IN REAR BY LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS FROM ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSIS TEST LETTER DATED ON 9/20/2011. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LAB REPORT IS ONLY VALID FOR 5 YEARS. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED SUSHI LAB REPORT. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN SITTING OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN CHICKEN UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER OR STORE IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT SUSHI BAR STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE NOT COMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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May 30, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SUSHI) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.(RAW SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALLS IN SUSHI BAR AREA AND ALONG FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN FOOD PREPRATION, STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR WITH GREASE BUILD UP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SUSHI) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.(RAW SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 MICE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES. DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER RACKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SIGNAGE AT PREP SINK AT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH SOME PITTING. MUST REFINISH AND CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF 2 GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN.(GREASE BUILD UP). MUST DEGREASE/CLEAN. INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMUALTED GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALLS IN SUSHI BAR AREA AND ALONG FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN FOOD PREPRATION, STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. DIRTY LIGHT SWITCHES THROUGH-OUT. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. LITTER, DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE.
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Jun 1, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed containers of seasonings in front prep area & bottles of sauce not in original containers in rear prep refrigerator, without labeling. Must provide name and date on containers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dry storage area. Must remove and store all items 6" off floor with easily cleanable access underneath
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed flooring in rear prep area was rough, and broken by the freezer. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed floor in front prep area under the equipment was encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Observed floor in rear prep area had accumulated debris along the wall bases and under equipment. Floor under three compartment sink in rear prep has a large accumulation of grease and food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain affected areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Facility has broken and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dry storage areas. Must replace. Inside of fryer in front prep was encrusted with a thick layer of grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Walls in front prep and rear prep areas have accumulated food debris on them. Ice machine in dish washing area has debris on the inside of the ice holding compartment. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no visible back flow prevention device located on the mop sink in dry storage area. Must provide. Designate sinks behind sushi counter for intended use. Sink with splash guards for hand washing only, west side sink for prep/rinsing/water source.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Wash cloths not in use are stored on counters. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizer when not in use.
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May 25, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed raw foods (fish, & beef) stored directly above ready-to-eat foods (avocado, mayo based sauce). Must store foods in order of final cooking temperature (lowest final temperature on top). All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Serious Violation # 7-38-005(A)
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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 evidence of rodent activity on site during inspection. Aprox 30 mouse droppings located throughout dish washing room. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed containers of seasonings in front prep area & bottles of sauce not in original containers in rear prep refrigerator, without labeling. Must provide name and date on containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed utensils being stored improperly at the rear server station. Must store with handles facing up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dry storage area. Must remove and store all items 6" off floor with easily cleanable access underneath.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed flooring in rear prep area was rough, and broken by the freezer. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed floor in front prep area under the equipment was encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Observed floor in rear prep area had accumulated debris along the wall bases and under equipment. Floor under three compartment sink in rear prep has a large accumulation of grease and food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain affected areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Facility has broken and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dry storage areas. Must replace. Inside of fryer in front prep was encrusted with a thick layer of grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Walls in front prep and rear prep areas have accumulated food debris on them. Ice machine in dish washing area has debris on the inside of the ice holding compartment. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no visible back flow prevention device located on the mop sink in dry storage area. Must provide. Designate sinks behind sushi counter for intended use. Sink with splash guards for hand washing only, west side sink for prep/rinsing/water source.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Rear outside area has an accumulation of unused articles and debris. Must remove and maintain area.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Wash cloths not in use are stored on counters. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizer when not in use.
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Mar 15, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 46.7F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TOFU,SHRIMPS,COOKED NOODLES ETC.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 48F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED WIDE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 55.9F;RAW SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.7F; TOFU 44.9F TO 45.6F; MARINADE SEAWEEDS FOR SALAD AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 46.7F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 46.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 2.75,VALUE 32 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEES AT PREP AREA GRABBED BEAN SPROUT WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AND PUT IT TO CUSTOMER PLATE. AFTER OPENING AND CLOSE COOLER,IN AND OUT THE PREP AREA.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING ONE GLOVE ONLY. NO HAND WASHING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HOLDING/TALKING ON THE PHONE WITH GLOVED HANDS IN PREP AREA(HANDLING FOOD) AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE KEEP ON PASSING THE PHONE FROM ONE PERSON TO THE OTHER. NO HAND WASHING NOR CHANGING OF THE GLOVES.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON GLOVES,AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE TO EMPLOYEE IN THEIR LANGUAGE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: LOOKING FOR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO LOCATED DUE TO NOT ACCESSIBLE, COMPLETELY COVERED WITH ITEMS(CONTAINERS,NAPKINS ETC),THE FAUCET TURNED TO THE LEFT.MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS AFTER NOTICE THAT I WAS LOOKING FOR IT.EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH ROOM NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT SUSHI BAR NO PAPER TOWELS; EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM NO PAPER TOWELS.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AFTER MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AAT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRIITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND PREP COUNTER AT SUSHI AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS STAINS AND BULGED CEILING TILES AT SOUTH PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE.
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Aug 16, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.((RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Aug 9, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-16 INSPECTION # 1676227. VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED. VIOLATION 35. FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(CHIPPING PAINT/HOLES). MUST REPAIR/SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORE FOOD CONTAINERS PROPERLY.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.((RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, TABLES AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION, SHELVING UNITS, AND TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIOINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL FOOD PREPARATION/STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(CHIPPING PAINT/H0LES). MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY (TO CLOSE TO FOOD). MUST RELOCATE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE IN DRY CONTAINER.
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Jan 14, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES AND NAMES OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.
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Jan 12, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKLINE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER WITH PROPER DRAINING AT COOKLINE PREP AREA, FOOD HANDLERS MUST TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT FRONT DISHWASH AREA LOCATED 10 FT AWAY FROM SAID PREP AREA. PREMISES IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS AT REAR DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) AT REAR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP SODA/HALF AND HALF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES AND NAMES OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.
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Mar 5, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 25, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
19
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
31
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 15, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 21, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER (RICE CONTAINER) IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAPS AROUND PIPE ABOVE BOTH HOT WATER TANKS. MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF REPAIR- DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING, DISHWASH HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING AND COOKLINE HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Sep 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND HAVE POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP AREA SHELVES, INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREAS AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Mar 2, 2011
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTER REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage racks not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be replaced, walls in rear kitchen need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in rear kitchen area not clean need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, bathroom need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop.
Has Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nori Sushi & Noodle Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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