Sumo Sushi and Hibachi
2936 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
Restaurant ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 30, 2026
Sumo Sushi and Hibachi was last inspected on July 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 30, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, reach-in cooler and dry storage without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in bulk flour, sushi crunchy containers uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids and/or coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of food debris on tabletop slicer/ cutter located in the rear prep area. Must remove debris and clean unit after each use.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach-in coolers and reach-in freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor grout and damaged floor tiles in the prep area, near utility sink and near low temp dish machine. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the front and rear prep. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a burned-out light-bulb in the 2-door refrigerator unit in rear. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign or poster near hand washing sink in front sushi food preparation area. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear food preparation area. Must repaint or replace shelving.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining at the front exposed hand washing sink in susuhi prep area. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall above food storage shelving. Must repaint wall and maintain smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Womens washroom handwash sink pipe draining slowly also observed dishwash 3-compartment sink missing stoppers. Instructed manager womens handwash sink must drain quickly and provide working stoppers for dishwash 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Label dry food with a common name: flour, sugar, etc at the rear prep/storage area.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored inside a bucket with a sanitizing solution in each station.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Grease trap under the three compartmet sink not mainatined,strong foul odor.instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Grease on floor under cooking equipment and along baseboard walls, clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed the deep-frying unit filled with oil, in the food prep area, under the ventilation hood not covered while not in use. Instructed to cover said deep-frying unit with grease to avoid possible contaimintion and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed kitchenware (pots) not inverted and improperly stored under cleaning agents, on the shelving unit next to the mop sink in the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove the kitchenware from the mop sink and should not be stored near cleaning agents and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dried up grease droplets behind the equipment (deep-frying unit) under the ventilation system. Instructed to remove grease build up and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the ice machine in the rear food prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up, crumbs, and food debris on the floors in the rear food prep area behind all the equipment (deep-frying unit, freezer, ice machine, etc) along the side of the wall where the ventilation hood is located and behind and on the sides of the cold holding units in the front food prep area. Instructed to remove debris, clean, sanitize and maintain said floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight food debris on the red pipes and outlet post on the wall at the front, sushi station. Instructed to clean and maintain said walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed an expired allergen training certificate for the certified food manager on site. Instructed the certified food manager, to re-take the required allergen training course and maintain records on site.
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 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.