Sushi World
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
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The health department has logged 11 inspections at Sushi World, the earliest from 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
“Allergen training as required” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
License
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FRONT PREP AREA BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Oct 4, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204-12 BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SERVICE SINK,IN DISHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Sep 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH UNITS IN USE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-6-23,REPORT#2583029 #16)4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-202.16: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE SIDE HALLWAY SUSHI PREP TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: COVER IS REQUIRED IN ALL RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SERVICE SINK ,IN DISHROOM. MUST REPLACE. ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED AT HANDLE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM BY THE SRALLS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE SOILED, USED EGG CARTON FLATS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT ON THE GRILL LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR WASHABLE CONTAINER TO HOLD IN-USE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH FOOD STORED IN IT MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR ETC.
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 14, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 5, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 31, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW/MARINATED FISH THAT IS READY TO EAT (SUSHI FISH), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE COOLER, LOCATED UNDER THE SUSHI DISPLAY UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE TO BE 62.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ALL COLD HOLD UNITS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THIS COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. USE OF THIS COOLER AND/OR REMOVAL OF THE TAG IS PROHIBITED AT THIS TIME. ONCE COOLER HAS BEEN REPAIRED CONTACT CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR A TAG REMOVAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS/PACKAGING AND WITHOUT IDENTIFYING LABELS. MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS ON ALL FOODS STORED OF OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS/PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ORGANIC DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON/INSIDE THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATIONS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS & DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE VENTS AND THE VENT COVERS. -
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Feb 20, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS NOT COVERED AND IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN AND CONTAINERS COVERED ALL TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A) NO CITATION
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN DRY CONTAINER , UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135 F) NOT IN CONTAINER WITH COLD WATER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 4, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS SUSHI RICE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 112.1F IN A CONTAINER AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PH TESTING OF SUSHI RICE. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE DISCARDED TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT SUSHI PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND END OF PREP CUTTING BOARD. ALSO BLOCKED BY FOOD CONTAINER LID STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER AND COUNTER TOP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON KITCHEN COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PREP SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MINIMUM OF 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PREPPING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi World last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi World on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi World?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sushi World.
Has Sushi World's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi World have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi World 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 World inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi World is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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