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Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar

3276 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar six times, with records going back to 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT(OLD EQUIPMENT)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
55
95
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUSHI RICE PH LETTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
29
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND TRASH CANS UNCOVERED AT RESTROOMS.MUST PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH COVERS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT(OLD EQUIPMENT)MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
55
78
Apr 6, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back rear back dining area door with gap between the door and floor. Instructed to provide a tight fitting door to prevent pest entry.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dried food debris on surfaces of Saki warmer located in rear bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain equipment.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucet base at 3 compartment sink located in rear back prep area of facility. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Instructed to clean floors throughout rear bar prep area under shelving units and maintain.
55
82
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE GRILL AREA AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES.
55
86
Apr 14, 2020
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar?

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

Has Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar 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 Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Raiz Kitchen Sushi Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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