Sushi Box
500 W Madison St, Chicago 60661
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass33%
- Conditional33%
- Fail33%
- ConditionalMay 21, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 1
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observed no person-in-charge on-site with city of Chicago certified food manager training or original certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at least one person-in-charge with city of Chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) displayed on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
Observed no food employee on-site with city of Chicago certified food manager training or original certificate at time of inspection. Instructed to provide at least one food employee with city of Chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) displayed on-site at all times. Person-in-charge raphael lowenstein arrived on-site approximately 45 minutes after start time of inspection with proof of enrollment in city of Chicago reciprocity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed hand soap not provided at all handwashing sinks on-site. Instructed to provide hand soap at all handwashing sinks and maintain available for use in handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge provided hand soap to all handwashing sinks on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed dry wiping cloths (not in-use) to be heavily soiled following laundering, not clean to sight and touch. Instructed to discard and replace with fresh, clean wiping cloths and maintain all equipment and utensils clean to sight and touch.
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to provide.
- 45
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Observed several containers of single-service articles in original boxes stored directly on the floor throughout facility. Instructed to relocate single-service boxes and store all single-use/single-service articles at least 6" above the floor and maintain.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observed no sink stoppers on site at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Observed insufficient number of indoor waste receptacles for food establishment; only one waste receptacle available in front prep area with none provided for rear area. Instructed to provide indoor waste receptacles of sufficient number and capacity to hold refuse that accumulates and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed unused reach in cooler in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove from premises.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of Chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
- 1
- PassApr 7, 2026License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to provide.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observed no sink stoppers on site at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed unused reach in cooler in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove from premises.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of Chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
- 36
- FailMar 31, 2026LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 2
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
Observed no city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to post certificate and maintain an employee holding a valid city of Chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no soap at exposed handwashing sinks in facility. Instructed to provide soap at all exposed handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no handwashing signage at both exposed handwashing sinks. Instructed to provide.
- 24
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Person in charge states sushi rolls will be placed on front counter for "grab and go" and held out of refrigeration. Observed no records or procedures in place for using time as a control. Instructed to correct and maintain accurate time as a control logs on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
- 25
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Observed menu containing items served raw or undercooked, such as sushi rolls, without consumer advisory. Instructed to add disclosure, reminder, and footnote to all versions of menu both physical and digital for all items served raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
- 36
Thermometers provided & accurate
Observed no thermometer in 2 door "low boy" cooler located in front prep area. Instructed to provide.
- 48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observed no sink stoppers on site at time of inspection for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed unused reach in cooler in rear prep/dish area. Instructed to remove from premises.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of Chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
- 2
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 364×
Thermometers provided & accurate
- 103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- 483×
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- 553×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 583×
Allergen training as required
- 22×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- 11×
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- 161×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3073876 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.