Pass

Sushi Koi

2154-2156 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 15, 2026

Sushi Koi was last inspected on July 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations.

Latest inspection

July 15, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of grease on sides and behind of cooking equipment and inside of one fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean 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 the floors in the kitchen prep area and dish washing area to be heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed manager to detail clean areas and maintain free of excessive grease and food debris.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed filters removed from the exhaust system above the fryer/wok area. Instructed manager to provide filters and ensure all are adeqautely secured and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust accumulation on the filters in the exhaust hood above the cooking equipment in the wok/fryer area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease and dust build up.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired lab letter for sushi rice and no ph meter on site during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Please see violation #29

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy accumulation of grease on sides and behind of cooking equipment and inside of one fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean 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 filters removed from the exhaust system above the fryer/wok area. Instructed manager to provide filters and ensure all are adeqautely secured 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 the floors in the kitchen prep area and dish washing area to be heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed manager to detail clean areas and maintain free of excessive grease and food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust accumulation on the filters in the exhaust hood above the cooking equipment in the wok/fryer area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease and dust build up.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND HAND SINK IN DISH AREA TO NOT HAVE HAND WASHING SOAP AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT BOTH SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign available at the hand sink in the front bar area. Instructed manager to provide hand sign instructing employees to wash hands at the hand sink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE BELOW 80F EVEN AFTER RUNNING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIOR OF TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INDIVIDUAL RESTORED HOT WATER BY ADJUSTING HANDLE BELOW BASINS BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pieces of wood (2x4) used below cutting boards to elevate at the front sushi prep area. Instructed manager to replace with non-absorbent and easily cleanable items to elevate cutting boards.

      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 the top of the 3 door prep cooler in front of the wok/fryer station to have heavy food debris build up on the edges of the lids, behind the lid, and on the sides of the prep cooler. Observed left side small toaster oven at sushi prep area under counter to be heavily soiled with food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain prep cooler surfaces and small toaster oven to be free of excessive food debris build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the employee bathroom in the side dry storage area to not have a self closing mechanism on door. Instructed manager to provide a self closing door for the bathroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER TO BE HEAVILY CAKED AND COVERED IN GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER ALONG THE TOP LID, FRONT OF THE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION, PROVIDING ACCESS FOR PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AND WASTE IN CONTAINERS AND TO ENSURE WASTE SUCH AS GREASE IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS AND RODENTS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED. UPOR RETURNING TO COMPLETE REPORT ON 2/27, MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AND HAD LID AND EXTERIOR CLEANED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the corner of the front bar area to be heavily soiled with loose debris and trash. Observed the floor in the side dry storage area to have trash, loose debris, and plastic on the floor below the shelves in the dry storage area. Instructed manager to detail clean areas and maintain free of excessive trash, loose plastic, and food debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one filter in the exhaust system above the fryer/wok area to be dislodged and creating a large gap. Instructed manager to service filters and ensure all are adeqautely secured.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease and dust accumulation on the filters in the exhaust hood above the cooking equipment in the wok/fryer area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease and dust build up.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food storage containers not properly labeled in rear prep area. Must properly label bulk food storage containers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed outer openings front entrance door not tight fitting observed 1/2 inch on bottom door. Must make door complete tight fitting to prevent rodent entry

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Additional water pressure needed at the 3-compartment sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall behind 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repaint 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 broken light shield cover in rear dishwashing area. Must replace 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 clutter and unnecessary items tools and construction materials in rear dry storage area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of dust build up on ventilation vent in the unisex employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.