Pass

Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar

1156 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 6, 2026

Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar was last inspected on August 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

August 6, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed rusted prep table shelving units in main prep as well as basement. Instructed to remove dried food debris, replace or repair said equipment.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed internal temperatures of 2 door cooling units in sushi prep in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean all interior surfaces.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed l inside liqr miscelleus items and liquor stored directly on floor in storage roon. Instructed to organize, remove any unnecesary items and elevate at least 6 inches off floor and maintain premise.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed floors in sushi prep behind and alongside equipment in need of cleaning and sanitizing. Must maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile in front of grease trap. Instructed to repiar and provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hoods in prep area with accumulated grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Noted vent above shelving near service window to sushi prep with dust and dirt build up.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food container (sugar) not labeled, Instructed to label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow device for basements ice maker. Instructed to install in a clear view location.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Live pottery plants placed above sushi prep station, instructed to remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The door gasket is torn for the right door inside of the 3 door prep cooler in the rear food prep area. Must replace the torn door gasket.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the low-temperature dish machine draining into the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink in the rear food prep area. Management instructed to reroute the drain into a floor drain or the drain for the 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles under the low-temperature dish machine and in the rear food prep area. Repair the ceiling in the basement food prep area above the spray nozzle for the 3-compartment sink. Paint or seal the raw wood ceiling section above the 3-compartment sink in the basement food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food-handling employee preparing food without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.11 observed build up of grease and dust on hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed 2 food handler certificates on site. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of verifiable employee health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime in interior of ice machine used for human conumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize, and maintain ice machine free of slime. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak from faucet of 3 compartment sink located in basement. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed propane heater intended for outdoor use stored in dining room. Instructed to remove and store in a safe location.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and dust on hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food handler certificates on site. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed manager's allergen training is expired. Instructed all city of chicago foodservice manager certificate holders must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  11. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 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 policy. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.