Canvass
Feb 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Sushi-San
63 W Grand Ave
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING DOOR IN MIDDLE AND AT CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.
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, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 21, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 81.1F AT RIGHT SIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REVOLVING DOOR IN MIDDLE AND AT CORNERS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKING FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LARGE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Feb 29, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT 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 contaminationOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 29, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 27, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 84.6F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE FIRST FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM AND 82.4F AT RIGHTSIDE HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY 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 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR, PANKO AND RICE ON SECOND FLOOR IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IT SHALL BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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 problemsnotedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWSHING SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA TO PREVENT 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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED LARGE ICE MACHINE IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR COMPONENT OF LARGE ICE MACHINE BIN IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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 27, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 6, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
7 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT PREP 1 DOOR MEAT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORGE CONTAINERS IN 2NF FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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 LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANATIZED AND MAINTAIN UNIT. MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 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 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source