Señor Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2024, Señor Sushi has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to three violations.
“Time as a public health control” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Peoria restaurants (averaging 97), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishwash unit in bar with 0 ppm chlorine based sanitizer. Sanitizer to be at 50 ppm. Person in charge contacted company for repair. Dishes to be washed at dishwash unit in kitchen until repaired. Advised person in charge to have staff check sanitizer at least when shifts start
4-501.114(A-E)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no discard time provided for sushi rice. When using Time as Control, documentation for when rice was removed from temperature control must be documented as well as the discard time on the container being used. Time was added to container for when to discard. Advised person in charge to discuss with staff proper time as control practices
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed unclean card board on wire shelving in dry storage area unclean with spilled oils and sauces. Surfaces are to be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent build up of old food and other debris
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Base coving on wall behind and beside ice machine is missing. Brought to attention of person in charge to repair/replace. Facilities shall be kept is good repair so that they are easily cleanable
6-501.11
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container of sushi rice that is held using time as a control did not have any documentation of when rice had been placed out. Per employee in sushi area, times for rice are documented on a spreadsheet but staff were unable to provide log for month of September. Instructed staff to start new log for sushi rice. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In small, single door cooler in kitchen a container of vacuum packaged fish was observed. Brought to attention of person in charge to have fish removed from packaging. All ROP fish labeled "Keep Frozen" must be removed completely from reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) prior to thawing under refrigeration or immediately after thawing under cold running water. All ROP fish was removed from ROP packaging at time of inspection
3-501.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Base coving on wall behind and beside ice machine is missing. Brought to attention of person in charge to repair/replace. Facilities shall be kept is good repair so that they are easily cleanable
6-501.11
82
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Base coving on wall behind and beside ice machine is missing. Coving on wall beside 3-compartment sink is separated from wall. Brought to attention of person in charge to repair/replace. Facilities shall be kept is good repair so that they are easily cleanable
6-501.11
95
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In walk-in cooler containers of rice measured an internal temperature of 46-47'F. Per person in charge rice had been made the previous day and placed into cooler. As rice had not cooled properly it was embargoed. Reviewed with person in charge proper cooling methods. Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling
3-501.14
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have any quat test strips available for sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. Provide quat test strips prior to reinspection
4-302.14
78
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prepared sushi rice in back of kitchen on time as a control did not have any time indication of when rice had been made. Per person in charge rice had been made around 10AM. Instructed person in charge to add time sticker to container of rice. In sushi area a plate of fried shrimp were holding under time as a control per employee in sushi area. No indication of time shrimp were prepared. Instructed employee to time stamp shrimp. When using time as a control, the time that TCS food are taken out of temperature control shall be monitored and foods shall be used or discarded within 4 hours
3-501.19(A1,B2,C2-3)
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A strainer hanging on cooking equipment was heavily frayed. In sushi area a handheld citrus juicer had pain peeling off in interior area that comes into contact with food. Brought both items to attention of person in charge to discard. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable
4-101.11(B-E)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Señor Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Señor Sushi on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Señor Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “time as a public health control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Señor Sushi.
How does Señor Sushi compare to other restaurants in Peoria?
Señor Sushi most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Peoria average of 97.
Has Señor Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Señor Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Señor Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Señor Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Señor Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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