CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance problems at Nori Sushi Chicago during an inspection on 08/06/2025.
Situated at 1393 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago Illinois in Wicker Park, the restaurant serves a diverse clientele in one of Chicago's bustling districts.
The inspection report documents: "5-204. 37. Food properly labeled; original container - comments: 3-302." Health officials note that these violations need attention to maintain proper compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving hand washing, a key component of food safety protocols.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Proper hand hygiene represents the single most effective method for preventing cross-contamination in food service. The FDA Hand Washing Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
City health officials have required that Nori Sushi Chicago promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2621809 |
| 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 | 08/06/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass Re-Inspection |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 : STILL 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) | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments | 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE |
| CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments | 4-101.19 : OBSERVED CARDBOARD |
| EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments | 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING AND COLD & HOT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | 6-501.13 : 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 | : 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
| Latitude | 41.90720854948665 |
| Longitude | -87.67228168189709 |
| Location | (41.90720854948665 |
This inspection was conducted on August 6, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: hand-washing, sanitation.
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.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
