Gorilla Sushi Western

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 18, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in kitchen food prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing floor tiles in rear dishwashig area. Must repair replace and maintain facility in a good repair. Must regrout floor in rear dishwashing area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in front dining area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on floor behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 24, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked eel held at improper internal temperatures ranging from 72.4f-74.5f inside of a countertop oven at front sushi prep area.management voluntarily discarded approximately #5's of food worth $100.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder and all hot tcs foods 135f or hotter at all times.priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed spice containers on top of storage shelf at front sushi prep area not labeled.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of the sushi prep area.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and mantain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the interior of the microwave and prep coolers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed section of upper wall not finished above the 3-compartment sink area.instructed to finish wall so that it is smooth,easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager without the allergen training certificate.allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Apr 27, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Apr 19, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). No citation issued

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook reports under company name. Instructed manager to acquire pest control log book in business' name. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed old sponges in 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to have sponges for limited use only.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed wooden counters not sealed in front service area. Instructed managers to seal wood to make wood smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up in freezer. Instructed manager to defrost.

     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 base of toilet with soil buildup in front bathroom. Observed sink with calcium build up in rear toilet room. Instructed manager to clean.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leak at front hand sink. Instructed manager to repair leak.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no outside dumpster receptacle in company's name. Instructed manager to acquire dumpster in company's name.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light fixtures with debris and dust build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all light fixtures.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles with water stains. Instructed manager to replace stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall surrounding piping near 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to seal hole.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean