Sushi Nova
160 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 20, 2026
Sushi Nova was last inspected on August 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
August 20, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general2 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employee preparing open foods (raw salmon and cucumber) in dry storage area (between service hallway and kitchen, adjacent to ice machine) direclty beneath ventilation exhaust. Instructed to cease preparing food in prohibited areas where contamination from the environment is likely to occur such as beneath ventilation exhaust and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 large wooden bowl (approximately 2.5' in diameter) used for cooling sushi rice that is constructed of wood that appears absorbent and not easily cleaned or sanitized and is too large for 3-compartment sink basins or warewashing machine. Large wooden bowl not in-use for preparing food at time of inspection. Instructed to replace large wooden bowl with smaller bowls constructed of nonabsorbent materials that are smooth and easily-cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of cardboard, soiled linens, and general debris cluttering rear loading dock and refuse areas in rear alleyway. Instructed to relocate bulk or unused equipment and maintain any refuse properly contained within refuse containers (dumpsters) to prevent clutter build up in rear loading dock and refuse areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food employees on-site with outdated food handler training and certificates at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all food handling employees with approved food handler training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed city of chicago certified food manager on-site with expired allergen awareness training and certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide all city of chicago certified food managers with additional allergen awareness training and maintain certificate(s) on-site and available for inspector review at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.must provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing.0ppm chlorine. Priority violation.citation issued.7-38-025.tagged dishmachine.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods inside cooler at improper cold holding temperatures.found 16 pounds shrimp tempura at 60.2f.priority violation.citation issued.7-38-005 disposed of 16 pounds of shrimp tempura value 100 dollars.instructed management to properly cool cooked food before storing inside coolers.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food with no labels.(rice, starch,etc.)must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly and house fly activity at premises.observed 20 fruit flies and 5 house flies on walls by dishwashing areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate flies.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.must provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hand soap provide at sushi Prep station hand wash sink, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Obstructed hand wash sink, using hand wash sink as a prep sink where utensils are placed in hand wash sink. instructed not to use hand wash sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Low temp dish washing machine at main kitchen not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm of Cl obtained. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No probe thermometer No food measuring devices available on site. Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, Instructed to wear.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to place on a clean surface. ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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: Using deli cups as a food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoops.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( fish, rice...) Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler Training certificate for food handlers, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink at dish area missing a sink stoppers at left compartment, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler walls and ceiling in basement not clean, food debris and dirt noted, instructed to 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: Missing floor tiles in dish room , Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in Basement's walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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