Sushi Box
500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
Restaurant ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 21, 2026
Sushi Box was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 21, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general2 paperwork-
CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) displayed on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
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: Observed hand soap not provided at all handwashing sinks on-site. Instructed to provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge provided hand soap to all handwashing sinks on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
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: Observed dry wiping cloths (not in-use) to be heavily soiled following laundering, not clean to sight and touch. Instructed to discard and replace with fresh, clean wiping cloths and maintain all equipment and utensils clean to sight and touch.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed several containers of single-service articles in original boxes stored directly on the floor throughout facility. Instructed to relocate single-service boxes and store all single-use/single-service articles at least 6" above the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers on site at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed insufficient number of indoor waste receptacles for food establishment; only one waste receptacle available in front prep area with none provided for rear area. Instructed to provide indoor waste receptacles of sufficient number and capacity to hold refuse that accumulates and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused reach in cooler in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at least one food employee with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) displayed on-site at all times. Person-in-charge raphael lowenstein arrived on-site approximately 45 minutes after start time of inspection with proof of enrollment in city of chicago reciprocity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers on site at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused reach in cooler in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at exposed handwashing sinks in facility. Instructed to provide soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
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: Observed no handwashing signage at both exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge states sushi rolls will be placed on front counter for "grab and go" and held out of refrigeration. Observed no records or procedures in place for using time as a control. Instructed to correct and maintain accurate time as a control logs on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 24)
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed menu containing items served raw or undercooked, such as sushi rolls, without consumer advisory. Instructed to add disclosure, reminder, and footnote to all versions of menu both physical and digital for all items served raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers on site at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused reach in cooler in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to post certificate and maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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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.