Umami Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Umami Sushi, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
21
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS OR PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA AND UNUSED DINING AREA WITH STICKY FLOORS
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86
Mar 15, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Mar 8, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 02/13/2019. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, SUSHI, SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LONG RUBBER TUBING CONNECTED TO THE PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TUBE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. ALSO AT THE DINING AREA
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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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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION
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Oct 3, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 25, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER (0 PPM CHLORINE) AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE FINAL RINSE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19-- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN THE KITCHEN) WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Jul 25, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN THE KITCHEN) WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION
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Sep 2, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING IN FRONT SUSHI CASES. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Apr 9, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN GARBAGE AREA OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP(SUSHI) AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR GARBAGE CONTAINER INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE CUSTOMER'S (MEN AND WOMEN'S) WASHROOM.
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 17, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING WASHROOM HANDSINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets at the rear 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration gaskets throughout to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipment, along wall bases, and under and around all cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the rear prep exposed handsink next to the ice machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a loose drain pipe at the dishmachine sprayer compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Found no chemical test kit on site to check either the low temperature dish machine or the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain the appropriate test kit and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1632805, dated 3-8-16: Violation 38-"INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK." Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets at the rear 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed refrigeration gaskets throughout to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipment, along wall bases, and under and around all cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the caulking along the wall near the dish machine to be in poor repair. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the rear prep exposed handsink next to the ice machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a loose drain pipe at the dishmachine sprayer compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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90
Sep 10, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREV ENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND TOP OF STOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED OT DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER.
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67
Sep 3, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT PROPER CONCENTRATION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WHILE IN USE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-380-030. "HELD OF INSPECTION" PLACED ON DISHMACHINE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED AND CLEANED. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND AROUND GREASE BOX AND ON TOP OF GREASE BOX CREATING RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. INSTRUCTED THAT EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AND GROUND MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREV ENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND TOP OF STOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED OT DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SUPPLIES INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW CHICKEN BONES IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- EXTERIOR OF PREP/DISHWASH SINKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 28, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW CHICKEN NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, CHICKEN TEMPERATURE AT 50.9 F, HOWEVER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF SAME WALK IN COOLER AT 40.8 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHER/FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR DISHWASHER/ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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86
Jun 4, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.
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May 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AT PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP ICE (INSIDE ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 5, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Umami Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Umami Sushi on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Umami Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Umami Sushi.
Has Umami Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Umami Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Umami Sushi 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 Umami Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Umami Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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