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Sushi-San River North

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sushi-San River North seven times, with records going back to 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sushi-San River North is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS ALONG THE MAIN SUSHI PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, DRAIN COVERS CRACKED/SUNKEN INTO FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LISTED FLOOR DRAINS/FLOOR DRAIN COVERS AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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90
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: F;LOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS.
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95
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED�FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SUSHI, TUNA, SALMON) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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86
Oct 26, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND PRE-PACKAGED SUSHI FOR SELF SERVICE. FOUND THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR.
37
95
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TOFU AT 60F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. FOUND SUSHI RICE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 109F - 110F. MUST MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER DISCARDS 150 QT
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MANAGER MUST PROVIDE FOOD EMPLOYEE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGED AGREEMENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OR DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK FOR RAW FOOD ITEMS SERVED ON MENU, OR AT SELF SERVICE SUSHI COOLER. NOTED REMINDER ON DIGITAL MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LABEL FOR RICE STORED IN BULK CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND PRE-PACKAGED SUSHI FOR SELF SERVICE. FOUND THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUB-INGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER OF PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR.
37
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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61
Feb 18, 2021
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi-San River North last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi-San River North on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi-San River North?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi-San River North.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi-San River North 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-San River North 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 River North inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi-San River North is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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