La Susheria Cocina Fusion

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 24, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Nov 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: 4-501.13: observed build up of food grime in microwave oven. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Nov 7, 2024 No Entry

   Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE IN CONTACT WITH ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.13: observed semi-frozen items on the counter. Instructed the person in charge to thaw all items under potable running water under 70f.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.13: observed build up of food grime in microwave oven. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Oct 25, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a black mold-like substance on the interior of an ice machine in contact with ice(ice used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to discard ice, clean and sanitize machine and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed semi-frozen items on the counter. Instructed the person in charge to thaw all items under potable running water under 70f.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food grime in microwave oven. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Oct 4, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Cup submerged in container of sauce in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and store handle above food and container

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils (spoons) improperly stored, not inverted. Instd to store inverted (handle up).

     Official wording (code 44)

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

6. Sep 28, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jun 28, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jun 16, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   5 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing employee health policy. Instd to obtain a verifiable employee acknowledged healh policy and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-010

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No exposed handwash sink in front prep area where main prep is located. Instd to provide handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood source

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

     Inspector’s note: No written agreement or statement from the supplier stating the fish/shellfish/seafood supplied for sushi is frozen to required time and temperature. Instd to provide same and maintain - priority foundation 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: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX. SUSHI, RAW/UNDERCOOKED SEAFOOD) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY 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: Missing ph meter or lab result for sushi rice. Instd to provide same and maintain on site. Priority foundation 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: See 29

     Official wording (code 32)

     Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing barrier at front prep area at sushi prep table. Instd to provide proper barrier to prevent possible public contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink grease trap in disrepair, grease/waste water pooled on floor. Instd to repair and maintain free of leaks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required