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Sushi Taku

Restaurant

1904-1906 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Oct 5, 2026 โ€” Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Ice machine contaminated with black slime dripping into ice used for food service.

Key Findings

  • Ice machine had black slimy substances on interior water components contaminating ice used for human consumption; machine was ordered shut down and cleaned.
  • Multiple food handler employees have expired food handler training certificates; proof of current training must be provided and maintained.
  • No handwashing signage posted in food prep areas or washrooms, and handwashing supplies were not adequately available.
  • Stained cutting boards in sushi prep area and torn door gasket on prep cooler need replacement; bulk containers lack proper labels.

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 #57 โ€” ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Violation code #10 โ€” ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection History

Sushi Taku has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 63% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.

Oct 13, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

6 violations
Oct 5, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

12 violations
Mar 25, 2025Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

1 violation