Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

2351 N Lincoln Ave

Last inspected Sep 25, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Pass w/ Conditions

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Quick Answers

When was Blue Sushi Sake Grill last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 25, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Dec 12, 2023 to Sep 25, 2025.
Has Blue Sushi Sake Grill ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 12, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SUSHI). MUST HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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 issues

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

2-102.13--OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 23, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. THERE ARE NO HANDLES INSTALLED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO TURN ON HOT AND COLD WATER. MUST REPAIR. 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 problems

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 16, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE HALL WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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 problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED STAINED AND DEEPLY CUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS DRY FOOD/LIQUOR AND SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM FLOOR ELEVATING ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Dec 12, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 24Other

Official Wording

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED INITIAL TEMPERATURE OF SUSHI RICE AT 112F WHICH ESTABLISHMENT WAS USING AS TIME WITHOUT TEMPERATURE CONTROL. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up a maximum of four (4) hours The FOOD shall have an initial temperature OF (135ºF) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature. SUSHI RICE DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source