Pass

Sakana Japanese Restaurant

1307 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 30, 2026

Sakana Japanese Restaurant was last inspected on April 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

April 30, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease on filters and hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed msg, salt and sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food covered with garabage bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 out 2 of the handsinks in the women washroom without hot running water. Instructed to 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 soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR TURN OFF DUE TO THE HANDSINK LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION DUE TO BAR NOT IN USE YET

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Found ready to eat tcs foods (cooked /fried shrimps, cooked/sweet potatoes: in refrigerator not date marked at time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge that all ready to eat tcs foods held for 24 hours must be properly date marked with the date the food will be sold, discarded or consumed. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incorrect consumer advisory on menus. Items not starred on menu are undercooked or raw items (sushi entree, sushi cone etc.) instructed to correct consumer advisory by added reminder (*) next to items that are not fully cooked. Must provide footnote that states if items are served raw or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed msg, salt and sugar out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice in bar. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units with food covered with garabage bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sinks in the bar not maintained; sink is clogged and not draining when water from one compartment is drained and water backs up into adjacent compartments. Also observed second 3 compartment in the bar with no running water. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 out 2 of the handsinks in the women washroom without hot running water. Instructed to 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 soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb on the main prep line. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in men and women's restrooms. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.