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Sushi Koi

Restaurant

2154-2156 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park

Mar 19, 2024 — License inspection

Pass

Required before the city issues a business license.

Front door gap allows rodent entry; bulk food containers unlabeled in prep area.

Key Findings

  • Bulk food storage containers in rear prep area not properly labeled.
  • Front entrance door has 1/2 inch gap at bottom, creating rodent entry risk.
  • Three-compartment sink faucet lacks adequate water pressure for proper operation.
  • Rear dry storage area cluttered with tools and construction materials, creating rodent harborage risk.

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 #37 — FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OBSERVED 1/2 INCH ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR COMPLETE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

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Inspection History

Sushi Koi has had 6 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 15, 2026.

Jul 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Jun 30, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Jun 29, 2026No Entry

Non-Inspection — An administrative visit with no actual inspection performed.

Standout inspection
Feb 26, 2025Conditional

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

10 violations
Mar 19, 2024PassVIEWING NOW

License — Required before the city issues a business license.

7 violations
Mar 19, 2024Pass

License — Required before the city issues a business license.