FoodCheck USALook up the inspection record. Know what it says.

Home › Chicago › ZIP 60640 › Lotus Thai & Sushi

Lotus Thai & Sushi: health inspection history

4552 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

An inspection is a dated snapshot of what an inspector observed on one day. It is not a guarantee of current conditions. Labels and scores below are the Chicago Department of Public Health's own terms; see how to read them.
Address
4552 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Fail on Oct 23, 2026
License number
3104381
Latest inspection
Oct 23, 2026 (License)
Records shown
2 inspections, Oct 8, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026

Across these 2 inspection records, results were: 1 × Fail; 1 × Not Ready. 4 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Oct 23, 2026 License

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL SINK AT THE SUSHI BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
  • 29.COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCPInspector comment: PREMISE INTENDS TO PREPARE AND SERVE SUSHI. NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Oct 8, 2026 License

Result: Not ReadyRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Nearby

See all inspected establishments in ZIP 60640 or the Chicago overview.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.