Complaint
Mar 10, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Sushi-San
1950 N Halsted St
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Apr 1, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 17, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR AREA TO USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAN WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED A CUP/GLASS RINSER INSTALLED DIRECTLY AT FRONT OF THE HAND SINK, ALLOWING FOR THE SINK TO BE USED FOR RINSING CUPS/GLASSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING, AND TO REMOVE CUP/GLASS RINSER. 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 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD PRESENT ON BOTH SIDES OF BASIN OF SINK USED FOR HAND WASHING IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SIDE OF HAND SINK TO BE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS DRINK MAKING UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON RIGHT SIDE OF SINK AS WELL AS BOTTLE DRINKS AND CUPS ON THE LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES ON BASIN OF SINK IN BAR AREA USED FOR HAND WASHING TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF 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 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GASKET DISLODGED ON REACH IN COOLER DOOR NEAR THE TEMPURA PREP STATION IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE COOLER GASKET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD 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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT/SCRAPE SINK NEXT TO LARGE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE TO HAVE HANDLE FOR SPOUT THAT IS STRIPPED, AND UNABLE TO ALWAYS TURN ON THE HOT AND COLD WATER. HOT AND COLD WATER AVAILABLE THROUGH SPRAY HOSE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE SCRAPE SINK FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source
License
Apr 9, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HELATH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISUED.
In plain English
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source