Seadog Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2023
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Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Seadog Sushi Bar stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Seadog Sushi Bar dates to Apr 27, 2023.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 26, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT SUSHI IN THE FRONT SUSHI AREA AND BEHIND THE FRONT GLASSWARE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVING BEHIND THE SUSHI AREA----OBSERVED 2X4'S HOLDING UP THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE BASEBOARDS OF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 12, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Aug 28, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT BRUNT OUT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL FROM THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE LOWER SURFACE INSIDE THE OVEN AND PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, THE BOTTOM SURFACE AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE 3-COMP. SINK TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND RECAULK AROUND IT. MUST REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. REMOVE THE GREASE, FOOD/DIRT SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PULL THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OUT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS/VENTS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER IN THE BOX FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. LID OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS PLUGS FOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PLASTER ON WALL AT MENS WASHROOM WASH BOWL. MUST REPAIR. MUST NOT USE TAPE, PLASTIC WRAP CARDBOARD TO COVER WINDOW IN REAR KITCHEN. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AND ABOVE BOX FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAINAGE PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. LEAK UNDER THE SUSHI BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS USED IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON BACK OF CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT ON WALL IN KITCHEN ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Must provide food grade bags for storing foods in cold holding units.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN-PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN-PREP AREA PLUMBING FIXTURES MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 2, 2010
License
9 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.CERTIFICATION FROM A CERTIFIED FOOD LABORATORY FOR THE SUSHI RICE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.ADDITONAL EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP,DISHROOM IN BASEMENT FOR HANDWASHING.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.SNEEZEGUARD IS NEEDED ALONG WEST END SUSHI BAR MUST PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR SLIGHT TEAR ON BASIN TOP SURFACE MUST APPLY A LIGHT WELD TO SMOOTH SURFACE,FAUCET MUST EXTEND SUCH THAT IT REACHES ALL COMPARTMENTS EVENLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARDS ALONG EXPOSED HANDSINKS ARE NOT INSTALLED,RAW WOODEN SURFACES BEHIND 3 COMP SINK MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.BRICK WALLS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,AT REAR BY WINDOW ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS AT SUSHI PREP ARE NOT SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS IS NOT WORKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREAS,BACKYARD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seadog Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seadog Sushi Bar on file is from Apr 27, 2023. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seadog Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Seadog Sushi Bar.
Has Seadog Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Seadog Sushi Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Seadog 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.
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