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Shared Kitchen User (Long Term) · Chicago, IL

Bento Sushi

3319 Baldwin Park Blvd

Last inspected Jun 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

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Jun 25, 2025

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4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (SALMON) WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN 178 AND AT HANDSINK IN SUSHI RICE PREP ROOM 187. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 15Other

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED READY TO EAT SUSHI ON RACKS IN SHARED WALK-IN COOLER 110. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS, VALUED AT $3000. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 25, 2025 · Original Source

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