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PAKU PAKU SUSHI

3053 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, IL, 60618

Pass

Most recent inspection

Date
July 1, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (8)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

    OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

    OBSERVED SEVERAL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

    OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SEAFOOD CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED ACCUMULATION GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTEROR AND EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.