Paku Paku Sushi
3053 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Restaurant ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 1, 2026
Paku Paku Sushi was last inspected on July 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.
Latest inspection
July 1, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
7 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed several items stored on floor in rear food preparation area. Must elevate items of the floor and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of ice build up inside seafood chest freezer located in the kitchen food prep area. Must remove ice and clean interior of freezer.
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 leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear prep dishwashing machine.
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 accumulation grease and food debris in the interor and exterior contact surfaces of the cooking equiment. Observed accumulated grease and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain. Observed dust build up on ventilation vents in rear kitchen food preparation and inside washrooms.
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 dirt and grease accumulated on ventilation hood and filters above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burn out light bulb in rear kitchen food preparation area. Must replace burn out light bulb and maintain intensity lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificates. Must provide food handling training certificates for all the required employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
2 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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 unfinished wood on the shelving and back of shelving units in front prep area. Instructed the person in charge to finish the wood on the shelving units and back of shelving units in front prep area to be easily cleanable and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & 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.