Sushi + Chinatown
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2020, Sushi + Chinatown has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation & lighting”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sushi + Chinatown on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
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90
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN. SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON PANEL. EMPLOYEE CLEANED ON SITE AND MANAGER CALLED COMPANY OUT TO SERVICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUE FOR FOOD REQUIREMENTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
56
78
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEAR THE GREETER DESK IN USE AT THE TIME, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHWARE. STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. PLACED A TAG ON UNIT AND INSTRUCTED TO READ COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DOCUMENTATION FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL FOR THE TCS FOOD ITEMS ON THE CONVEYOR BELT. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SAKE NIRGIRI, HOTATE NIRGIRI, MAGURO NIGIRI, CALIFORNIA MASAGO MAKI, FIESTA ROLL, NEW FEATURED FISH NOT LISTED, CALIFORNIA MAKI. FOOD LOG PROVIDED WAS NOT DATED, THE FOOD ITEMS ON THE CONVEYER BELT WERE NOT LABELED WITH TIMES ACKNOWLEDGING STAFF THE 90 MINUTE GRACE PERIOD HAD LASPED, AND A NEW FEATURED ITEM WAS ON THE CONVEYOR BELT AND NOT ON THE LOG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED PRODUCT APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. THE CONVEYOR BELT WAS RELOADED WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH TIME STAMPS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT TIMES ON FOOD ITEMS TO BE ABLE TO PROPERLY ROTATE FOOD OFF OF THE CONVEYER BELT AND PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION WITH DATES AND ACCURATE TIMES FOOD ITEMS ARE PLACED ON CONVEYOR BELT TO MEET MONITORING LOG PROCEDURES PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STICKY INSECT CONTROL TRAP FOUND STORED ABOVE TWO CONTAINERS FILLED WIHT LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FORKS NOT INVERTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BLACK BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 3, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SANITIZER BUCKETS WITH PROPER CONCENTRATION ARE BEING USED HOWEVER TO MANY TOWELS IN SANITIZER TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE ENTIRE TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE TOWEL LIMIT OR ENLARGE SANITIZER BUCKET. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREE FROM DEEP CUTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: AIR VENTILATION UNIT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2021
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE SERVICE STATIONS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA SERVING HOT SOUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINKS OR REMOVE ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS AND ONLY SERVE FOOD AND DRINK FROM FOOD PREP AREAS THAT CONTAIN HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector notes: 3-501.19 OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LBS OF SUSHI AT A IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70.4F-73.4F BEING STORED ON A CONVEYOR BELT FOR CONSUMPTION AND USED AS TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW TCS FOODS TO EXCEED 70F WHEN USING TIME AS A TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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82
Jan 21, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi + Chinatown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi + Chinatown on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi + Chinatown?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi + Chinatown.
Has Sushi + Chinatown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi + Chinatown have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi + Chinatown 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 + Chinatown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi + Chinatown is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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