Golden Gai Sushi

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 7, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Nov 19, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed an exposed sewer pipe located directly next to the filtered water station in the food prep area and behind the bar directly next to glassware. Instructed to remove items and do not store anything next to exposed sewer pipes or provide adequate protection around the sewer pipes.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without proof of allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Nov 8, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Dec 7, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Dec 6, 2023 No Entry

   Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found a minimal amount of unknown pink substance on inside of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw fish on menu. Found no written disclosure or disclosure by asterisk. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk) and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

6. Nov 29, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink in dish room or front beverage bar. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing located in dish room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. Citation consolidated with above violation.

     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: Found a minimal amount of unknown pink substance on inside of ice machine. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw fish on menu. Found no written disclosure or disclosure by asterisk. Instructed facility to provide footnote, disclosure (written disclosure and disclosure by asterisk) and reminder for menu items that can be ordered under cooked. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

7. Aug 22, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 observed no consumer advisory sign posted inside of the facility. Instructed to post a consumer advisory sign in public view. Manager posted consumer advisory sign during the inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

8. Aug 24, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Aug 3, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events as required. Instructed manager to comply or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Premises must provide and maintain proper documentation as required for fish used for sushi. Priority violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide a consumer advisory and disclosure on the menu's for sushi as required. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • CriticalFood handling

     Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

     Inspector’s note: Premises must provide and maintain records on the sushi rice(vinegar additive). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 29)

     Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

   • GeneralFood handling

     No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain documentation for verifying the ph (lab letter for the sushi rice). Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no pest control service or proof a contact will a license pest control as required. Also must provide and maintain a pest control log book. Priority foundation #7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Premises has no outside dumpster or proof of service with a license disposal service as required. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained