Nori Sushi Chicago

July 28, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings16
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 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) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, 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) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT SUSHI BAR HAND SINK WHILE TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION) • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT OF SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. • 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, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (TUNA, CALAMARI, TOFU, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Hands Clean & Properly Washed
Inspector note: 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)
code 8Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 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)
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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.
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 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
code 25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA MUST REMOVE.
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: 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, EMAIL: FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 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)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD,FOIL AND PLASTIC COVERING ALL STORAGE SURFACES AND INSIDE OF COOLER,EQUIPMENT MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOKING AND COLD & HOT EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 21, 2024: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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