Ryo Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2015, Ryo Sushi has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 18, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Ryo Sushi dates to Apr 18, 2024.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: LINENS ARE STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE BROCCOLI AND ASPARAGUS IN THE SMALL FOOD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE LINENS AND TO NOT STORE LINENES DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BLACK TRAYS AND CLEAR BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE SUSHI LINE. INSTRUCTED INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL DRAINS. INSTRUCETED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provided at main kitchen hand wash sink, Instructed to provide, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms. Instructed to provide.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Non-functional probe food thermometer, instructed to obtain one in good repair.
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May 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 41F DEGREES OR BELOW IN THE DESIGNATED COLD-HOLDING UNIT: IMITATION CRAB AT 48.7F AND RED TUNA AT 47.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Feb 25, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REAPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, FLOUR, SALT... INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT (RICE COOKER IN SUSHI AREA): RICE AT 112F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 10PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB FOLLOWING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED .
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AS LISTED ON POLICY. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A COMPLETED POLICY REFLECTIVE SET OF SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEA TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2244065 ON 1/4/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (41) 3-304.14 - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF HAND SINK AND ON THE COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE (58) PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/16/19 HAS NOT COMPLETED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE REACH IN PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Jan 4, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER CUP TRAYS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON THE SIDE OF HAND SINK AND ON THE COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT/ATTACH SOAP DISPENSER TO THE WALL BY THE HAND SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
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Jan 11, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REUSING OLD KETCHUP BOTTLES FOR SOY SAUCE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD SHELVES LOCATED NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR MOVE SHELVES AWAY FROM MOP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: WOODEN SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OPEN EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER OR WITH A LID.
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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO RUNNING HOT WATER INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COLD KNOB LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jun 29, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach in coolers in kitchen prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Sushi table counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)must remove dirt build up.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: above violation still remaining( Floors under storage shelving/racks in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
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Apr 12, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under storage shelving/racks in storage room 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: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and exhaust vents not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Coolers that were missing thermometer shall be provided, to maintain proper temperatures of 40F or less.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list, for next inspection.
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Jun 8, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHIPPING PACKAGING MATERIAL ON EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL PACKAGING MATERIALS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ryo Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ryo Sushi on file is from Apr 18, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ryo Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ryo Sushi.
Has Ryo Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ryo Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ryo 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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