Susupuato Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Susupuato Restaurant stretching back to 2019. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Susupuato Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jun 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS RICE 70F, CHORIZO 70.5F, STEAK 56.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Oct 19, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: RICE BEANS AT 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15-- THE FRONT EXIT DOOR WAS NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. IT MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14--- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-602.13-- RAW WOOD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING AT THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING.----PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPING AT THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-303.11-- INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE DISH AREA AND THE NORTH HALLWAY AREA TO CHEMICAL STORAGE AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER-INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. O PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: RICE BEANS AT 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: THE FRONT EXIT DOOR WAS NOTED WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE DOOR. IT MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELVING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING.----PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR METAL OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE DISH AREA AND THE NORTH HALLWAY AREA TO CHEMICAL STORAGE AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER-INTENSITY LIGHTING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE RECENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 10, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES NOT COMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 24, 2019
License
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED AT PREPARATION AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CIATTION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO PREPARATION AREA.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATIOIN MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Susupuato Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Susupuato Restaurant on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Susupuato Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Susupuato Restaurant.
Has Susupuato Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Susupuato Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Susupuato Restaurant 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 Susupuato Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Susupuato Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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