Sushi Dokku / Booze Box
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sushi Dokku / Booze Box 15 times, with records going back to 2014. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food”, showing up four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sushi Dokku / Booze Box is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA TO THE SIDE OF THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES AND PREP SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT IN BOTH AFFECTED AREAS.
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Dec 20, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT BASEMENT HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE DINING ROOM ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 9, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2022
Recent Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST SEAL GAP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CANS IN ALL WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
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Jan 20, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 11/15/2019, REPORT #2345758. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. MUST SEAL GAP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CANS IN ALL WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3.603.11 MUST POST DISCLOSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR STAFF TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3.603.11 MUST POST DISCLOSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4.602.11 (E)(4) MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OR ICE MACHINE, PANEL SLIGHTLY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK ALL RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND KEPT IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4.501.11 MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN (SUSHI) FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5.205.15 MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP, NEAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT, AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET AN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL STAFF THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 20, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK ON MICROWAVE DOOR, IN GARDE MANGER PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS, ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD, ABOVE UTILITY MOP SINK, NEXT TO ICE MACHINE, AS WELL AS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND OR PLACE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 9, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ALONG WALL AND BASE LINE OF DISHMACHINE NEAR SCRAPE SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. SMALL PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA WITH CONDENSER LEAKING, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT BOTTOM OF COOLER (USING CLOTH TO SOAK UP EXCESS WATER). INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE SURFACE REMAIN CLEAN AND DRY
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK WALLS NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA, IN SMALL PREP ROOM BEHIND SAME AREA, AND IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GLASSWARE DISHMACHINE LOCATED. WALLS MUST BE IN A LIGHT FINISH IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON BRICK PILLARS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Aug 2, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: LIVE FLIES (OVER 25) NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED ALONG WALL AND BASE LINE OF DISHMACHINE NEAR SCRAPE SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. SMALL PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA WITH CONDENSER LEAKING, CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION AT BOTTOM OF COOLER (USING CLOTH TO SOAK UP EXCESS WATER). INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE SURFACE REMAIN CLEAN AND DRY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD 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: BLACK WALLS NOTED AT 1ST FLOOR SUSHI PREP AREA, IN SMALL PREP ROOM BEHIND SAME AREA, AND IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GLASSWARE DISHMACHINE LOCATED. WALLS MUST BE IN A LIGHT FINISH IN PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON BRICK PILLARS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 16, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINKISH BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 24, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. (INCLUDING THE UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS AN ICE BIN) ALSO, NOTED COUNTER SEATING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION ALONG THE COUNTER TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST ALSO INSTALL PROPER SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BASMENT DINING AREA AND THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. (SWING DOOR MISSING NEAR THE SINGLE ICE CHEST)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BASEMENT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 18, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. (INCLUDING THE UNUSED ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS AN ICE BIN) ALSO, NOTED COUNTER SEATING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SEPARATION ALONG THE COUNTER TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST ALSO INSTALL PROPER SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BASMENT DINING AREA AND THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE MISSING. (SWING DOOR MISSING NEAR THE SINGLE ICE CHEST)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF THE TWO REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE DOORS COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE BASEMENT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK CLOSEST TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE AREAS AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Dokku / Booze Box last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Dokku / Booze Box on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Dokku / Booze Box?
Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Dokku / Booze Box.
Has Sushi Dokku / Booze Box's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Dokku / Booze Box have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Dokku / Booze Box 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 Dokku / Booze Box inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Dokku / Booze Box is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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