Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Kai Sushi
3819 N Southport Ave, Chicago 60613 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Nov 14, 2025
17
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Nov 14, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Non-Inspection | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 28, 2022 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2020 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 10, 2019 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 3, 2019 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 13, 2018 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 29, 2018 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2018 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Kai Sushi — questions
- Did Kai Sushi pass its last health inspection?
- Kai Sushi at 3819 N Southport Ave was inspected on Nov 14, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Kai Sushi?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE DOUBLE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH AND OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND IN BETWEEN DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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