OCT 17
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KYOTEN.
EAT. 78/100
2507 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 17, 2025 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, with 9 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Aug 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 282024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT (OVEN HANDLES, COOLER HANDLES) TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT (SHELVES, COLD-HOLDING UNITS) THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND COOLER STORAGE AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
PREP TABLE TOP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF STORAGE ROOM FLOOR OR REMOVE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREP AREA TABLE TOP.
MAR 242022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2022
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGED FISH, MEAT, SHRIMP, SAUCES, ETC. PREMISES HAS A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE USING THE MACHINE TO VACUUM PACKAGE TCS FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FERMENTED SCALLIONS IN THE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FERMENTED FOODS ALSO REQUIRE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE FERMENTING FOOD OR VACUUM PACKAGING IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #29.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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NOV 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.112 THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
AUG 242018FAILED11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2018
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.112 THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR ON THE MENU AND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER FOR RAW FOODS AND A DISCLOSURE OF WHICH FOODS ARE SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-306.11 NO SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AT THE SUSHI BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR FOOD BEING PREPARED AT THE SUSHI BAR. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.110 OBSERVED GARBAGE PILED UP OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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