Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Gorilla Sushi
4945 N Milwaukee Ave
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7 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Feb 5, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN A NON-HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASH SIGNAGE.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 OBSERVED UNSECURED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING AND CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO WATER DRAINS WITHOUT BACKING-UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. MANAGER INSTALLED CURTAINS. MUST NOT USE CURTAINS MUST USE SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 2, 2026
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED KNIFE AND SPONGE STORED IN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHRIMP ON COUNTER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW OR 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITAITON 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 temperaturenotedCode 35Food temperature
Official wording
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STILL STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN UNDER COLD WATER OR THAW IN COOLER.
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 temperaturenotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. HOT WATER RESTORED PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 52Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 2, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Mar 27, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 8, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATE IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COOLER: PREPACKAGED TUNA STEAKS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 53.6F AND 56.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. 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 temperatureOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 12, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 12, 2023 · Original Source