Food Safety Report: Nori Sushi Chicago, 1393 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60622 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 28, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled, and served, such as (tuna, calamari, tofu, etc. )must be on site at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practices by a male food handler. Observed him sweeping the floor with a broom and a dust pan in his hands. Then he lay them between the wall and went into the 2-door prep cooler and was handling containers of food without washing his hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(cos)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed hand washing sink in front of sushi prep area not accessible observed a power strip with several cords plugged in inside of hand sink basin. Articles were removed during inspection. Must keep accessible at all times for hand washing. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at front sushi bar hand sink while tcs food is being prepared, handled, and served. Soap was provided at the hand sink during inspection. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying device at front sushi bar hand sink while tcs food is being prepared, handled, and served. Paper towels were provided at the hand sink during inspection. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(cos)(consolidated violation)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed a slow drain at hand sink in front of sushi prep area. Must repair and maintain.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sink in bar area where liquor and other beverages are poured and served to the public. Must install a hand washing sink with hot & cold running water, soap, and towels, and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030)

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed an excessive amount of a brownish and yellow buildup of substance on interior parts of the ice machine. Must remove ice, clean and sanitize ice machine. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods in both prep and reach in coolers, such as 1lb. Cooked rice-58. 1f. 24lbs. Tofu-46. 3f-54. 0f. 4lbs. Spring mix-46. 2f-60. 1�f. 1oz. Salmon-49. 5�f. 2. 5lbs. Shuma-47. 7�f-50. 2�f. . 5lbs. Chicken-46. 5�f. 1lbs. Takayka-49. 5�f-50. 0f. 1lbs. Noodles-55. 4�f. 1lbs. Dumplings-46. 4�f. 1lbs. Calamari-50. 0�f. The product was discarded by the manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41. 0�f or below. (priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)appx. 36lbs. $240.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory reminder asterisking the raw and undercooked foods on menus must be provided and maintained. (priority foundation 7-38-005)

28. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
- comments: observed several hanging fly strips from ceiling in rear prep/dish washing area must remove.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed improper temperatures of 2-door glass reach in cooler at 53. 9f and 2-door prep cooler at 47. 7f with tcs foods stored inside. A held for inspection tag has been placed on the unit. Must have cold holding unit at 41. 0f or below. Once repaired, email: food@cityofchicago. Org. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no probe thermometer and verifying the scaling of the temperature measuring device for taking food temperatures. Must provide and maintain. (prioroity foundation violation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cardboard,foil and plastic covering all storage surfaces and inside of cooler,equipment must remove and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from all cooking and cold & hot equipment throughout premises.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing must provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired and misssing food handlers training for all employees must provide and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov