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Sushi Avenue

3 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Sushi Avenue has been inspected five times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SUSHI PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH SPILLED RICE DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
55
90
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58
95
Apr 7, 2022
License
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NORORVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Avenue on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has Sushi Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sushi Avenue have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Avenue 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 Sushi Avenue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Avenue is inspected around two times per year on average.

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