Sushi Koi

Restaurant

2154-2156 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Feb 26, 2025 — Canvass inspection

Conditional

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Exterior grease container heavily caked with grease, attracting pests and rodents.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

Grease container exterior was heavily caked and covered in grease on lid, front, and wheels, creating pest access.
No hot water available at 3-compartment dish sink; temperature stayed below 80°F until manager adjusted the handle.
Hand washing soap missing at bar area and dish area sinks; hand washing sign absent at bar sink.
Wooden 2x4s used to elevate cutting boards at sushi prep—must be replaced with non-absorbent, cleanable materials.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #54 — GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER TO BE HEAVILY CAKED AND COVERED IN GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE CONTAINER ALONG THE TOP LID, FRONT OF THE CONTAINER, AND WHEELS OF UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION, PROVIDING ACCESS FOR PESTS AND RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AND WASTE IN CONTAINERS AND TO ENSURE WASTE SUCH AS GREASE IS INACCESSIBLE TO PESTS AND RODENTS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED. UPOR RETURNING TO COMPLETE REPORT ON 2/27, MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AND HAD LID AND EXTERIOR CLEANED.

Violation code #51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE BELOW 80F EVEN AFTER RUNNING WATER FOR EXTENDED PERIOR OF TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE MUST BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INDIVIDUAL RESTORED HOT WATER BY ADJUSTING HANDLE BELOW BASINS BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.