Sushi Taku
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Sushi Taku has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up seven times.
Sushi Taku's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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95
Mar 4, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 71 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-28-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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67
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAITSTAFF PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT EVERY HAND WASHING SINK HAS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER TUBES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE AND HOOKED UP TO DEGREASER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ONLY FOOD CONTACT SURFACE-APPROVED CHEMICALS ARE USED IN THE PROCESS OF WASHING DISHES. MANAGER REMOVED DEGREASER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IS CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Mar 29, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY FROM 1:50PM-2:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE SUSHI WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:15PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHCIAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVE NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK IN PLASTIC DOOR FOR FISH COOLER LOCATED ON TOP OF SUSHI BAR AND LOW BATTERY AT SOAP DISPSENER LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID IS ON USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
54
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE AND BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Oct 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACK BULK CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE KITCHEN REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Sep 28, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( SUSHI, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Aug 17, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK JUST COLD WATER, HOT WATER KNOB IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( SUSHI, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
2
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PREPARING FOOD IN BASEMENT'S STORAGE ROOM ( CUTTING BOARD A KNIVES PLACED ON CUTTING BOARDS, PREP COOLER) NO HAND WASH SINK PROVIDED IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED NOT TO PREP IN BASEMENT IF THERE IS NO HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGER MOVED ALL PREP UTENSILS TO FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Jan 9, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FROM THE SUPPLIER FOR SUSHI GRADE FISH. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
14
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LAB REPORT OR PH METER FOR SUSHI RICE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT (80.6 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT THE MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK MUST BE 100 DEGREE F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SITTING ON THE COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND SUSHI BAR (CRAB 63.2 DEGREE F, CHICKEN 58.1 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IN 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 3 LBS AND $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORM DUTIES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FROM THE SUPPLIER FOR SUSHI GRADE FISH. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
14
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LAB REPORT OR PH METER FOR SUSHI RICE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Feb 15, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (SUSHI). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TVS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Taku last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Taku on file is from Mar 25, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Taku?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sushi Taku.
Has Sushi Taku's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Taku have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Taku 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 Taku inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Taku is inspected around two times per year on average.
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