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Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar

1156 W Grand Ave, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 6, 2026

12

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

1

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 6, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID EQUIPMENT.
  2. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS IN SUSHI PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED L INSIDE LIQR MISCELLEUS ITEMS AND LIQUOR STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROON. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ANY UNNECESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN SUSHI PREP BEHIND AND ALONGSIDE EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST MAINTAIN
  5. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
  6. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED VENT ABOVE SHELVING NEAR SERVICE WINDOW TO SUSHI PREP WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Aug 6, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2026Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2024CanvassOut of BusinessRisk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 13, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 28, 2020LicensePass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar — questions

Did Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar pass its last health inspection?
Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar at 1156 W Grand Ave was inspected on Aug 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID EQUIPME
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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