Pass

Kimura Sushi

1422 W Taylor ST, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 8, 2026

Kimura Sushi was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

June 8, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Dry food storage on floor in rear storage area. Instd to elevate 6 inches off floor and maintain

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Cardboard, aluminum foil, and plastic wrap noted being used as liner on equipment and shelves. Instd to remove all and maintain surface smooth, even, and easily cleanable

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in prep area slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain. Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Cardboard on floor in rear storage room. Instd to remove cardboard and maintain surface smooth, even, and easily cleanable

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chcicago manager. Instd to provide training and maintain certification on site

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside of the sushi prep cooler. Management instructed to provide a thermometer inside of all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several hanging fly traps in the food prep area. Management instructed to remove all fly traps from the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the deep fryer and the grease trap.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must install a light shield on the light fixture in the dry storage area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in rear storage area instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the rear refrigerator, such as 3lbs of eggs at 59.1f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 3lbs at $50. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 60f rear refrigerator. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. The refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by the chicago department of public health (cdph). The unit has been tagged. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage area instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers without a label (flour). Must provide label on food containers to properly identify.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and aluminum foil being used as shelf liners throughout the prep area and inside the upright freezer. Must provide shelving that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on the trash can in the unisex bathroom. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dirt build up on the floor underneath the fryer. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rice at improper hot holding temperature at 87.2f. Tcs foods must be held at proper hot holding temperature at 135.0f or above. Food weighing approximately 10 lbs at a cost of $15.00. Manager voluntarily discarded food. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 1/19/2022, report #2546675. #58--observed expired allergen training certificate. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training certificates on site. Must provide for current employees.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge during time of inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers without a label (rice). Must provide label on food containers to properly identify.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloth stored on cutting board in prep area. Must store in chemical sanitizer solution between 50-100ppm(chlorine) when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping from pipe below 3-compartment sink (left side) when water is draining. Also observed no cold running water at mop sink. Must repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in unisex bathroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light at ventilation hood on right side. Must replace with working light bulb.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed to have a person in charge on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certificate. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site for review during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain.documents provided. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No written procedure posted on site or neccesary items outlined in policy available on site for responding to vomit and diarrheal events that can occur in the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Information provided to person in charge. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following foods at improper temperature in cold hold unit (sushi cooler) in rear prep area... 2 lbs of salmon @50.7f, 1lb of white fish @51.3, 2 lb of bbq eel @ 62.0f, 3lbs of mackerel @ 52.0f, 2 lbs of crab @ 49.5, yellow tail fish @ 52.2f. Manager discarded and denatured all said items during this time. Instructed manager to keep cold held food items at 41f or below at all times.priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without effective hair restraints. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items stored in grocery bags in refrigeration unit in rear storage and freezer in basement area. Instructed to properly store food items in food grade containers/bags only.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes and foil used to line all cooking equipment. Instructed to remove and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dried food debris on floors behind all equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter with cardboard boxes, unused equipment unorganized and miscellaneous items (shoes/clothes, used mop heads, etc. In rear storage area near refrigeration and freezer units. Must provide proper shelving units, elevate all items 6 inches of floor and maintain premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light in dry storage area without proper shielding. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2.102.14(a(a) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2.501.11 no clean-up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide kit and procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5.204.12 must install a back flow prevention device on the mop sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2.102.14(a(a) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2.501.11 no clean-up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide kit and procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5.203.11(a)observed standing water in basin of hand sink in prep area, water not draining during inspection. Instructed to have sink repaired, and staff must use the other hand sink in the prep area, to wash hands, until sink is repaired. 5.402.13 priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4.602.12 must detail clean dried food debris for exterior of oven, wok, and fryer in prep area. Also detail interior contact surface of microwave ovens. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3.502.17(d)(d) must date mark all tcs foods held in coolers for more than 24 hours, instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3.302.12 must label all bulk food containers (rice,flour, sugar) in the prep area, when food has been removed from its original packaging. Instructed to maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4.904.11(b) must invert plates stored on storage rack in prep area to prevent contamination, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4.102.11 must discontinue using grocery bags to store food in the 1-door upright freezer and coolers. Instructed to use food grade bags instead and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4.22.16 must detail dried food debris form interior contact surfaces of all 1-door reach in coolers and freezers. Clean debris from lower shelves on prep tables. Also, clean debris from window sills on main dining area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5.204.12 must install a back flow prevention device on the mop sink, instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6.21.11 must detail clean dried food debris from floors and under heavy equipment throughout the prep area. Also repair or replace stained ceiling tile in dining area. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6.501.114 must remove or organize clutter in storage aera, elevate items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2.102.13 food handler requirements not met. Information provided.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required of all employees that have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete on-line training and keep certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN TOILET ROOM DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER ON LOWER WALL AT STORAGE AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN LOCKER/REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in dish washing area.must install a hand sink with hot and cold water running water under city pressure.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on premises to view.must provide a pest control logbook with required documents.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash bags above rim.must have outside garbage dumpster lids tight fitting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from fryer cabinet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in toilet room door,stained ceiling tile in dining area,missing and loose wall bases in prep and rear storage areas,missing wall outlet cover on lower wall at storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in locker/refrigerator storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a backflow device on mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in storage areas.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.