Sakana Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
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Score
Sakana Japanese Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food properly labeled”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sakana Japanese Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MSG, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD COVERED WITH GARABAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OUT 2 OF THE HANDSINKS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 19, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. ITEMS NOT STARRED ON MENU ARE UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ITEMS (SUSHI ENTREE, SUSHI CONE ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY BY ADDED REMINDER (*) NEXT TO ITEMS THAT ARE NOT FULLY COOKED. MUST PROVIDE FOOTNOTE THAT STATES IF ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION
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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 AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TURN OFF DUE TO THE HANDSINK LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION DUE TO BAR NOT IN USE YET
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED /FRIED SHRIMPS, COOKED/SWEET POTATOES: IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BAR NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. ALSO OBSERVED SECOND 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE BAR WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MSG, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD COVERED WITH GARABAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OUT 2 OF THE HANDSINKS IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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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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Jul 16, 2025
License
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sakana Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sakana Japanese Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sakana Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sakana Japanese Restaurant.
Has Sakana Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sakana Japanese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sakana Japanese Restaurant 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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