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Sushi Nova

160 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Sushi Nova has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “personal cleanliness” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Sushi Nova's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
40
95
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.0PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
16
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FOUND 16 POUNDS SHRIMP TEMPURA AT 60.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 DISPOSED OF 16 POUNDS OF SHRIMP TEMPURA VALUE 100 DOLLARS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL COOKED FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE COOLERS.
22
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY AND HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FLIES.
38
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABELS.(RICE, STARCH,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.
40
61
Mar 12, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.
57
95
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low temp dish washing machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm of Cl obtained. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
16
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap provide at sushi Prep station hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink, using hand wash sink as a prep sink where utensils are placed in hand wash sink. instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: No probe thermometer No food measuring devices available on site. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
36
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, rice...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
2
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.
57
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to place on a clean surface. ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using deli cups as a food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoops.
47
45
Dec 12, 2024
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler walls and ceiling in basement not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to clean.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in dish room , Instructed to replace.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in Basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
58
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-comp sink at dish area missing a sink stoppers at left compartment, instructed to provide.
48
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Nova last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Nova on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Nova?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Nova.

Has Sushi Nova's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Nova have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Nova 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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