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Nori & Wasabi

3109 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 28, 2022
95
Score
Low Risk

Nori & Wasabi appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2019. The most recent visit was on Dec 28, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Nori & Wasabi's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 28, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

Nori & Wasabi's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Jul 1, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-202.16-- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG THE FLOORBOARD. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
90
Jun 23, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO FREEZE RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON-SITE FOR FROZEN FISH TO BE CONSUMED RAW FROM THE SUPPLIER OR FREEZE RECORDS MAINTAINED FOR FISH FROZEN ON-SITE FOR 7 DAYS THEN THAWED AND CONSUMED RAW. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH NOTED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
14
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: RAW FISH ITEMS SUCH AS TUNA AND SALMON ON BOTH POSTER MENU AND VIRTUAL MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED FOR THE WRITTEN CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED ON MENUS. ALL SUCH FOODS MUST BE DISCLOSED/REMINDED. REVIEWED AND GIVEN SAMPLE MEMO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
25
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG THE FLOORBOARD. MUST REMOVE/CUT DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER OR AS REPAIR FOR TORN COOLER AND FREEZER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPLACE.
47
67
Mar 23, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
16
95
Jul 19, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR BY THE HEATING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
90
Apr 11, 2019
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT INTENDS TO PREPARE AND SERVE UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
25
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK (PREP SINK)
51
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nori & Wasabi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nori & Wasabi on file is from Dec 28, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nori & Wasabi?

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

Has Nori & Wasabi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nori & Wasabi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nori & Wasabi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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