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Quick Answers
When was Lotus Thai & Sushi last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Oct 8, 2026 to Nov 2, 2026.
Has Lotus Thai & Sushi ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2026.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Nov 2, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 2, 2026 · Original Source
License
Oct 23, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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.
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THE SUSHI BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO 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.
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector’s Notes
PREMISE INTENDS TO PREPARE AND SERVE SUSHI. NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.