CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at SUSHI-SAN in an inspection dated 04/10/2023.
Situated at 63 W GRAND AVE, the establishment is part of River North's active food service sector. The River North area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation involved pest control. Inspectors documented: Compliance with Variance/specialized Process/haccp - Comments: Observed Wagyu Beef, Wabi Oysters, and Fish in Reduced Oxygen Packaging Is Prepared with Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Found in Basement Freezer. Did Not Observe Discard Date Labels. a Haccp Plan Was Not Submitted to the Health Department Prior to Engaging in a Rop Operation Without a Varience. Discussed with Manager on Site. All Items Have Been Discarded on Site at an Approximate Cost of $125.00 and an Estimated Weight Value of 2 Pounds. Rop Machine Has Been Tagged and Held for Inspection. Facility Must Reach Out to Health Department to Inquire More Information at Cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Priority Violation 7-38-005 Citation Issued.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.
The second violation related to pest control. Inspectors documented: Compliance with Variance/specialized Process/haccp - Comments: Observed Cured Duck Eggs in the Walk-in Cooler Prepared on 3/20/23. Curred Items Such As Eggs Must a Haccp Plan Was Not Submitted to the Health Department Prior to Engaging in an Operation Without a Varience. Approximately 8lbs at an Apprximate Cost of $8. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/10/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAN WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED A CUP/GLASS RINSER INSTALLED DIRECTLY AT FRONT OF THE HAND SINK, ALLOWING FOR THE SINK TO BE USED FOR RINSING CUPS/GLASSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING, AND TO REMOVE CUP/GLASS RINSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD PRESENT ON BOTH SIDES OF BASIN OF SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SIDE OF HAND SINK TO BE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS DRINK MAKING UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK AS WELL AS BOTTLE DRINKS AND CUPS ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES ON BASIN OF SINK IN BAR AREA USED FOR HAND WASHING TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET DISLODGED ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR NEAR THE TEMPURA PREP STATION IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE COOLER GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE THE PREP SURCACE OF THE TEMPURA PREP AREA NEAR FRYERS IN THE MAIN KTICHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON PREP AREAS.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT/SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO LARGE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE TO HAVE HANDLE FOR SPOUT THAT IS STRIPPED, AND UNABLE TO ALWAYS TURN ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER. HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE THROUGH SPRAY HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SCRAPE SINK FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR..
Cockroaches can spread E. coli and Salmonella by contaminating food and surfaces.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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