Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Fresh Sushi Chicago

3443 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected Sep 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Fresh Sushi Chicago last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
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?: 9 inspections on record, from Jul 26, 2024 to Sep 23, 2026.
Has Fresh Sushi Chicago ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 26, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 23, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE IN THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DIASHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 8, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 1, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 17, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED UNUSED PREP COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

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 CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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, Jun 17, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection