Sushi Hall
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
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Public records show six inspections at Sushi Hall stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Warewashing facilities” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Sushi Hall is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED OFF MACHINE, REMOVED ICE AND CLEANED MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED COMPARTMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN FRYERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN OFFICE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NONPOROUS, EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD FILTERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM 6-7-22 REPORT #2556904 NOT CORRECTED. #58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL.----INTERIOR OF THE METAL GARBAGE CAN AT THE DISH AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.----EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 7, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O): FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.17: WOOD CABINETS, FRAME AT KITCHEN WINDOW, UNDER BAR COUNTER WITH ROUGH SURFACE, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.13: A DRAINBOARD IS REQUIRED AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HOLDING CLEANED UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING AT THE REAR BAR AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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May 26, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHBOWLS INSIDE THE THREE WASHROOMS AT TEMP OF 65.4F TO 66.7F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHBOWLS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOR SUSHI RICE MUST PROVIDE A LAB LETTER OR PROVIDE A Ph TEST KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION. MUST REPAIR UNIT. NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WOOD CABINETS,FRAME AT KITCHEN WINDOW,UNDER BAR COUNTER WITH ROUGH SURFACE, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: A DRAINBOARD IS REQUIRED AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HOLDING CLEANED UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING AT THE REAR BAR AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Hall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Hall on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Hall?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Hall.
Has Sushi Hall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Hall have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Hall 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 Hall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Hall is inspected around two times per year on average.
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