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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Gorilla Sushi

1408 W Diversey Pkwy

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Jun 16, 2026

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED PEELING TAPE BEING USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE SUSHI COOLER. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.---- PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.----MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS TO ELEVATE THE BOX FREEZER.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----NOTED DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS LEADING INTO THE SUSHI PREP AREA. DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

EXTREMELY LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER FLOW.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DIRTY FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BEHIND THE SUSHI PREP ONE DOOR COOLER, METAL PREP TABLE AND UNDER THE BOX FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

May 20, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 13, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 47-49F INSIDE OF SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER. TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WERE RAW SALMON, TUNA AND YELLOWTAIL. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED SUSHI RICE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 73F. TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 29Other

Official wording

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LAB REPORT DATED 1/21/2020. MUST PROVIDE A RECORD FROM A CERTIFIED LAB VERIFYING THE PH OF SUSHI RICE AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS OR PROVIDE A PH METER ON SITE CAPABLE OF DETERMING THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 32Other

Official wording

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLATES FACING UP AT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST STORE INVERTED.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SLIDING DOORS AT SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER NOT FULLY CLOSED ALLOWING WARM AIR TO ENTER COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 7, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS AT SUSHI LINE AND STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

NOTED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST ON FILTERS ABOVE COUNTERTOP DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 7, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Apr 29, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

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