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CONCERNS NOTED

SUSHI KOI

2154-2156 N CLYBOURN AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

60/100

Inspections

2

Last Inspected

Feb 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

17 total

facility
424%
other
318%
pest
318%
hygiene
212%
contamination
212%
chemical
212%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND HAND SINK IN DISH AREA TO NOT HAVE HAND WASHING SOAP AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT BOTH SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Code 10

MinorHygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND SINK.

Code 10

MinorTemperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE BELOW 80F EVEN AFTER RUNNING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIOR OF TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INDIVIDUAL RESTORED HOT WATER BY ADJUSTING HANDLE BELOW BASINS BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Code 51

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO NOT HAVE A SELF CLOSING MECHANISM ON DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE BATHROOM.

Code 53

MinorPest

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER TO BE HEAVILY CAKED AND COVERED IN GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER ALONG THE TOP LID, FRONT OF THE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION, PROVIDING ACCESS FOR PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AND WASTE IN CONTAINERS AND TO ENSURE WASTE SUCH AS GREASE IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS AND RODENTS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED. UPOR RETURNING TO COMPLETE REPORT ON 2/27, MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AND HAD LID AND EXTERIOR CLEANED.

Code 54

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER OF THE FRONT BAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH LOOSE DEBRIS AND TRASH. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA TO HAVE TRASH, LOOSE DEBRIS, AND PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR BELOW THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH, LOOSE PLASTIC, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Code 55

MinorOther

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE THE FRYER/WOK AREA TO BE DISLODGED AND CREATING A LARGE GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FILTERS AND ENSURE ALL ARE ADEQAUTELY SECURED.

Code 55

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PIECES OF WOOD (2X4) USED BELOW CUTTING BOARDS TO ELEVATE AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE ITEMS TO ELEVATE CUTTING BOARDS.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE WOK/FRYER STATION TO HAVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE EDGES OF THE LIDS, BEHIND THE LID, AND ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LEFT SIDE SMALL TOASTER OVEN AT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER COUNTER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP COOLER SURFACES AND SMALL TOASTER OVEN TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Code 49

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE WOK/FRYER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.

Code 56

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The last inspection on record is from February 2025 โ€” 409 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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