Sushi Koi
2154-2156 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago 60614
Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.
The whole record
- Pass50%
- Conditional25%
- Fail25%
- PassJul 15, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed heavy accumulation of grease on sides and behind of cooking equipment and inside of one fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed the floors in the kitchen prep area and dish washing area to be heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed manager to detail clean areas and maintain free of excessive grease and food debris.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed filters removed from the exhaust system above the fryer/wok area. Instructed manager to provide filters and ensure all are adeqautely secured and maintain.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed excessive grease and dust accumulation on the filters in the exhaust hood above the cooking equipment in the wok/fryer area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease and dust build up.
- 49
- FailJun 30, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
- 29
Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
Observed expired lab letter for sushi rice and no ph meter on site during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
- 32
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Please see violation #29
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed heavy accumulation of grease on sides and behind of cooking equipment and inside of one fryer cabinet. Instructed to clean and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed filters removed from the exhaust system above the fryer/wok area. Instructed manager to provide filters and ensure all are adeqautely secured and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed the floors in the kitchen prep area and dish washing area to be heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed manager to detail clean areas and maintain free of excessive grease and food debris.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed excessive grease and dust accumulation on the filters in the exhaust hood above the cooking equipment in the wok/fryer area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease and dust build up.
- 29
- No verdictJun 29, 2026Non-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
- ConditionalFeb 26, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed the hand washing sink in front bar area and hand sink in dish area to not have hand washing soap available at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide soap at each hand sink. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Manager provided soap at both sinks at time of inspection.
- 10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observed no hand washing sign available at the hand sink in the front bar area. Instructed manager to provide hand sign instructing employees to wash hands at the hand sink.
- 47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Observed pieces of wood (2x4) used below cutting boards to elevate at the front sushi prep area. Instructed manager to replace with non-absorbent and easily cleanable items to elevate cutting boards.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed the top of the 3 door prep cooler in front of the wok/fryer station to have heavy food debris build up on the edges of the lids, behind the lid, and on the sides of the prep cooler. Observed left side small toaster oven at sushi prep area under counter to be heavily soiled with food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain prep cooler surfaces and small toaster oven to be free of excessive food debris build up.
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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.
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Observed the employee bathroom in the side dry storage area to not have a self closing mechanism on door. Instructed manager to provide a self closing door for the bathroom.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed the floors in the corner of the front bar area to be heavily soiled with loose debris and trash. Observed the floor in the side dry storage area to have trash, loose debris, and plastic on the floor below the shelves in the dry storage area. Instructed manager to detail clean areas and maintain free of excessive trash, loose plastic, and food debris.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed one filter in the exhaust system above the fryer/wok area to be dislodged and creating a large gap. Instructed manager to service filters and ensure all are adeqautely secured.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed excessive grease and dust accumulation on the filters in the exhaust hood above the cooking equipment in the wok/fryer area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease and dust build up.
- 10
- PassMar 19, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 37
Food properly labeled; original container
Observed bulk food storage containers not properly labeled in rear prep area. Must properly label bulk food storage containers and maintain.
- 38
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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
- 51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Additional water pressure needed at the 3-compartment sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed peeling paint on wall behind 3-compartment sink in rear dishwashing area. Must repaint and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed broken light shield cover in rear dishwashing area. Must replace and maintain.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Observed clutter and unnecessary items tools and construction materials in rear dry storage area. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items clean and organize area to prevent rodent harborage.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Observed accumulation of dust build up on ventilation vent in the unisex employee washroom. Must clean and maintain.
- 37
Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.
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What it gets cited for
- 559×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- 564×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- 493×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- 102×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- 512×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- 291×
Compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP
- 321×
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
- 471×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.
Source
Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2924705 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.