Sushi-San

63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Sushi-San appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 7, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Sushi-San's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 7, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Sushi-San's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2021

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE SCOOP STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

Jun 14, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY PRINTED ON MENUS. MUST CONNECT CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND STATEMENT THAT ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED TO THE ITEMS WHICH ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BY ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE WATERPROOF THERMOMETERS OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS ARE NEEDED FOR HOT WATER DISH MACHINES TO DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jul 6, 2020

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF SLIME AND DIRT ON CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Jun 7, 2019

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT SUSHI STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIME DURING OPERATION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: UTENSILS IN USE STORED IN A STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Sep 6, 2018

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . NO CITATION

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP SINK 1ST FL PREP NOT MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MOP SINK/ MAINTAIN.

Nov 30, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINKS AT PREP AREAS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST AND 2ND FL TOILET ROOMS. NO MOP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Nov 29, 2017

License

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD AT SUSHI STATION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINKS AT PREP AREAS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST AND 2ND FL TOILET ROOMS. NO MOP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi-San last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi-San on file is from Oct 7, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi-San?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi-San.

Has Sushi-San's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi-San have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi-San 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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