Sushi-San

1950 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Sushi-San stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Sushi-San's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAN WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED A CUP/GLASS RINSER INSTALLED DIRECTLY AT FRONT OF THE HAND SINK, ALLOWING FOR THE SINK TO BE USED FOR RINSING CUPS/GLASSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING, AND TO REMOVE CUP/GLASS RINSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD PRESENT ON BOTH SIDES OF BASIN OF SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SIDE OF HAND SINK TO BE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS DRINK MAKING UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK AS WELL AS BOTTLE DRINKS AND CUPS ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES ON BASIN OF SINK IN BAR AREA USED FOR HAND WASHING TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET DISLODGED ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR NEAR THE TEMPURA PREP STATION IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE COOLER GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE THE PREP SURCACE OF THE TEMPURA PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS IN THE MAIN KTICHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON PREP AREAS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT/SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO LARGE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE TO HAVE HANDLE FOR SPOUT THAT IS STRIPPED, AND UNABLE TO ALWAYS TURN ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER. HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE THROUGH SPRAY HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SCRAPE SINK FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Apr 9, 2024

License

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HELATH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi-San last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi-San on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi-San?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi-San.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi-San have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the 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.

How often is Sushi-San inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi-San is inspected around two times per year on average.

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