WICKER PARK SEAFOOD & SUSHI

11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666 · Restaurant

17 inspections

CanvassJan 21, 2026
1 infraction
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - 3-402.12(B) Records, Creation and Retention OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT FROM SALMON VENDOR STATING THAT FISH IS FROZEN TO -4 F FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR ANY OTHER TIME/TEMPERATURE STATED IN SECTION 3-402.11 OF THE CHICAGO FOOD CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE PROPER DOCUMENTATION FROM VENDOR.
CanvassOct 15, 2025
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. DURING INSPECTION NEW BOTTLE OF SANITIZER WAS REPLACE, MACHINE WAS PRIMED, AND PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION WAS ACHIEVED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES AT PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE OVENS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
CanvassApr 8, 2025
2 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINS OR HAIR COVERS AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT SAME.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 15, 2024
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
CanvassNov 8, 2024
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (DISHMACHINE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
CanvassApr 22, 2024
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE SUSHI PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJul 28, 2023
6 infractions
- 24. TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
  - OBSERVED COOKED TEMPURA SHRIMP AND COOKED EEL HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 87.3F, 85.7F, 78.5F INSIDE OF COUNTERTOP OVEN. TIME/TEMPERAURE LOG NOT CURRENTLY UPDATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF UNUSED DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD-UP INFRONT PREP SUSHI AREA.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIO SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP (DISHWASHING AREA).
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT DUMPSINK INFRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HAND WASHING FAUCET NECK WITHE EXCESSIVE LEAK INFRONT SUSHI PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA, BAR AND IN REAR PREP/(DISHWASHING AREA)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 29, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassAug 23, 2022
5 infractions
- 24. TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS
  - OBSERVED COOKED EEL AND COOKED SHRIMP BEING HELD AT 101F ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. NO TIME/ TEMPERAURE LOGS WERE ON SITE. ELL AND SHRIMP WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - ALL PREP SINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHELVES IN REAR KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND BAR UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER HANS SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WET MOP ON FLOOR IN REAR AROUND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 29, 2021
1 infraction
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
CanvassNov 18, 2021
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER AT SUSHI BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS UNDERNEATH THE PREP SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON CEILING SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 17, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassAug 9, 2021
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING (GLASSWARE) MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHWASHER NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COUNTER, SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2320585 ISSUED ON 10-28-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (RACKS, UNUSED DOORS, SHELF ETC) STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS, HOT WATER TANK AND IN BETWEEN DISHMACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #55 - ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR. #55 - ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA INCLUDING CLEANING EQUIPMENT (SANITIZER, DETERGENT ETC) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
CanvassOct 28, 2019
5 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING/STORAGE AREA INCLUDING CLEANING EQUIPMENT (SANITIZER, DETERGENT ETC) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (RACKS, UNUSED DOORS, SHELF ETC) STORED IN BETWEEN COOLERS, HOT WATER TANK AND IN BETWEEN DISHMACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CanvassMay 10, 2019
3 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MANAGER FIXED THE LINE (CORRECTED ON SITE) FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED - COS
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISHMACHINE, COOLERS AND SINKS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/BAR AREA.
CanvassOct 19, 2018
3 infractions
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LicenseJun 26, 2018
1 infraction
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN PREP/BAR AREA.