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Sushi Taku

Restaurant

1904-1906 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Park

Oct 13, 2026 โ€” Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Unlabeled bulk containers and stained cutting boards posed food safety risks during sushi prep.

Key Findings

  • Bulk containers in the rear had no labels to identify contents like salt, sugar, or flour.
  • Cutting boards in the front sushi prep area were stained and needed resurfacing or replacement.
  • Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizing solution between uses as required.
  • Food debris and spills accumulated throughout the facility, including under shelves, around equipment, and on walls and ceilings in customer seating areas.

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 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12---OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Violation code #41 โ€” WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector's Notes:

4-901.12---ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

6 violations
Oct 5, 2026Fail

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