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Kai Sushi

600 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant ZIP 60654 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 30, 2026

Kai Sushi was last inspected on April 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 30, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical2 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items stored inside 2 door prep cooler on psushi prep line at the stated improper temperatures: fish at 48.1f and fish at 50.0f. Management discarded approximately 10lbs of product valued at approximately $100. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    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: Observed 2 door cooler at sushi prep line containing tcs items such as fish maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 52.1f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain cooler so that it maintains a proper ambient temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 33)

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed broken thermometer inside countertop cooler used to store cut fish. Instructed to provide working thermometer.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket in interior of 2 door cooler located in rear prep/dish area opposite 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed several expired food handler cards onsite at time of inspection. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof onsite 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 certified manager on duty has expired allergen training certificate. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof onsite at all times.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed debris and black buildup on floor and along bases of wall underneath equipment in front prep area across from sushi station. Instructed to clean floor and along bases of wall underneath equipment in front prep area across from sushi station

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed tape used to cover floor drains in front hostess station and behind sushi station(in front of shelf). Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable covers for floor drains in hostess station and in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 3:07pm. Priority foundation violation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in hostess area with second faucet attached for obtaining water. Instructed to remove second faucet for obtaining water. Designated handwashing sinks are for handwashing only. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.4-58.5f. Observed cold tcs foods, crab(49.6-50.5f), salmon(49.5-51.8f), shrimp(52.5f), tuna(46.4-49.8f), hamachi(48.7f) and sliced avocado(55.6-58.5f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $1000 weighing 53 lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no asterisk identifying all animal derived foods that are served raw or undercooked. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods on menu that are served raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed small two door cold holding unit in front prep area used to hold cold tcs foods at improper ambient temperature of 53.6f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Held for inspection tag placed on small two door cold holding unit in front prep area. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and black buildup on floor and along bases of wall underneath equipment in front prep area across from sushi station. Instructed to clean floor and along bases of wall underneath equipment in front prep area across from sushi station

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tape used to cover floor drains in front hostess station and behind sushi station(in front of shelf). Instructed to provide smooth and easily cleanable covers for floor drains in hostess station and in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed a person in charge with a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be on premises during all hours of operation. Corrected on site manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate arrived on site at 3:07pm. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and around cooking and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt and small debris along the wall areas. Observed the floor drain attachment in the front area host stand with a build up of dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as needed as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding, breeding and harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Using deli ups as a scoop for bulk food. Instructed to use proper scoops.

      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: Broken rubber gaskets at front prep cooler, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed hand washing sink located next to sushi bar prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food frozen in grocery bags. Instructed to only use food grade containers for food storage.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent in first bathroom in hallway. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      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: Observed no certified manager on site from 12pm to 12:25pm while tcs items such as sushi were prepared. Certified manager oyungerel natsagdorj arrived at 12:25pm. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2498089 dated 4/12/2021. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 paperwork 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 onsite. Instructed to keep signed policies onsite at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 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: No allergen certificate onsite. Certified managers must keep allergen certificates onsite.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.