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GORILLA SUSHI

4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE · Chicago, IL 60630

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GORILLA SUSHI on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631069

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630901

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN A NON-HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND HAND WASH SIGNAGE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE BEING DISPENSED IN REAR OF FACILITY WITHOUT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK OR MOVE RICE COOKERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED UNSECURED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ARE PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING AND CONTAMINATION.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO WATER DRAINS WITHOUT BACKING-UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. MANAGER INSTALLED CURTAINS. MUST NOT USE CURTAINS MUST USE SMOOTH, DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630663

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE AND SPONGE STORED IN HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SHRIMP ON COUNTER HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE 77 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW OR 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF SHRIMP ($25). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING IN STILL STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RUN UNDER COLD WATER OR THAW IN COOLER.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT UNPROTECTED NEAR TOILET ROOM AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS WALK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LOCKS ARE ON COOLERS IN CUSTOMER ACCESSIBLE AREAS AND THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS PROTECTED FROM TAMPERING.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110 F FOR WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A MINIMUM WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. HOT WATER RESTORED PRIOR TO CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER BATHROOM ACCESSIBLE THROUGH WAREWASHING AND FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL PERMANENT DURABLE BARRIERS BETWEEN BATHROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614971

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614849

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2597149

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATE IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COOLER: PREPACKAGED TUNA STEAKS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 53.6F AND 56.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583287

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561608

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIIFCATES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537560

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELFS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.15-- OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537246

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS ON THE MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELFS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUSTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497772

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES UNDERNEATH RUBBER FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356502

Location recorded for this inspection · GORILLA SUSHI · 4945 N MILWAUKEE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS) COOKED/PREPARED/READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS.(AT THIS TIME,MANAGER DISCARDED COOKED RICE WITH NO LABEL/DATE MARKING (TCS FOODS) HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLER).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED,COS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE SMALL TOASTER OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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194 of 261 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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