CHICAGO, IL - An inspection on 07/28/2025 at Nori Sushi Chicago uncovered significant health code violations.
The establishment operates from 1393 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago Illinois in Wicker Park, a busy area of Chicago known for its dining scene.
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The inspection report notes: "1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties - comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. Observed no certified food manager on duty while TCS foods are being prepared, h..." Food safety guidelines indicate that such conditions should be addressed promptly.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Sanitation violations encompass a broad spectrum of cleanliness and maintenance issues that affect food safety Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. The Food Safety Modernization Act provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in FDA Food Code Standards, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The inspection identified violations related to hand washing, an important area of food safety.
Hand washing violations directly impact food safety and customer health protection Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service. The FDA Hand Washing Standards provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Among the findings were infractions involving temperature control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Industry research indicates that improper food temperatures can allow dangerous bacteria to multiply rapidly Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Temperature abuse remains the leading cause of foodborne illness outbreaks in restaurant settings. Per FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Beyond regulatory requirements, such infractions may affect the restaurant's standing and customer relationships. Local food safety organizations monitor inspection results to provide information to the public.
The Chicago Department of Public Health has mandated that Nori Sushi Chicago immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
📋 Complete Inspection Data
| Inspection ID | 2621402 |
| DBA Name | NORI SUSHI CHICAGO |
| AKA Name | NORI SUSHI CHICAGO |
| License # | 2646382 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 1393 N MILWAUKEE AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60622 |
| Inspection Date | 07/28/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT |
| AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments | PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012) | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED |
| ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED) | 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments | OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED HIM SWEEPING THE FLOOR WITH A BROOM AND A DUST PAN IN HIS HANDS. THEN HE LAY THEM BETWEEN THE WALL AND WENT INTO THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND WAS HANDLING CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT OF SUSHI PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A POWER STRIP WITH SEVERAL CORDS PLUGGED IN INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED |
| AND SERVED. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments | OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED |
| AND SERVED. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments | OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT OF SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA WHERE LIQUOR AND OTHER BEVERAGES ARE POURED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER |
| AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030) | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES | CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF A BROWNISH AND YELLOW BUILDUP OF SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ICE |
| CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments | OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN BOTH PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS |
| SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED RICE-58.1F.24LBS. TOFU-46.3F-54.0F.4LBS. SPRING MIX-46.2F-60.1�F.1OZ. SALMON-49.5�F.2.5LBS. SHUMA-47.7�F-50.2�F..5LBS. CHICKEN-46.5�F.1LBS. TAKAYKA-49.5�F-50.0F.1LBS. NOODLES-55.4�F.1LBS. DUMPLINGS-46.4�F.1LBS. CALAMARI-50.0�F. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.36LBS. $240. | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments | OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ASTERISKING THE RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005) NO CITATION ISSUED | 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED |
| & USED - Comments | OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST REMOVE. | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 53.9F AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED |
| FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER AND VERIFYING THE SCALING OF THE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIOROITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED) | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE | |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | OBSERVED CARDBOARD |
| EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments | MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING AND COLD & HOT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER |
| ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments | OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Latitude | 41.90720854948665 |
| Longitude | -87.67228168189709 |
| Location | (41.90720854948665 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was this inspection conducted?
This inspection was conducted on July 28, 2025.
Who conducted this inspection?
Chicago Department of Public Health
What violations were found during this inspection?
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing, temperature-control.
Why are these violations concerning?
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.