Okami Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 11, 2024
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Score
Okami Sushi appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2021. On Jan 11, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Okami Sushi is from Jan 11, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH LARGE POT OF GREASE, OIL CONTAINERS INFRONT OF SINK AND FRYING SPOON AND SOUP CONTAINER INSIDE THE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE CLEAR THE STUFF FROM THE FRONT SINK AND INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR BAR AREA NOW USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON 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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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (TUNA, SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 1, 2022
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED GAPS ALONG WHERE THE CEILING AND WALL MEETS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PATIO ROOM. ALSO NOTED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WOOD PANELS ON THE WEST WALL OF THE PATIO ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING SO THAT THERE ARE NO GAPS OR HOLES TO THE OUTSIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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May 25, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (FISH, CRAB) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH BAGS OF FROZEN FOOD INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE QR MENUS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MENUS UPDATED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/13/2021 REPORT #2472632 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #38 (6-202.15) OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR SWEEP ON EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ENCLOSED PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED GAPS ALONG WHERE THE CEILING AND WALL MEETS ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE PATIO ROOM. ALSO NOTED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WOOD PANELS ON THE WEST WALL OF THE PATIO ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL/REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING SO THAT THERE ARE NO GAPS OR HOLES TO THE OUTSIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 FROZEN PACKAGES OF CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES THAWING INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
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Jan 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR SWEEP ON EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO ENCLOSED PATIO AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEILING, FLOOR, AND WALLS IN REAR ENCLOSED PATIO USED FOR STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES ON ALL FLOORS, CEILINGS, AND WALLS.
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Jan 8, 2021
License
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER OBTAIN A LETTER FROM A LABORATORY INDICATING PROPER PH LEVELS FOR SUSHI RICE OR MAINTAIN A LOG, PH METER, AND ALL NECESSARY TESTING SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS SUSHI AND SASHIMI. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE,REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE TO MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING KIT FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS AND BOTTOM OF FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM RUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED WOOD, PALLETS, AND COLD HOLD UNITS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Okami Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Okami Sushi on file is from Jan 11, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Okami Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Okami Sushi.
Has Okami Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Okami Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Okami Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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