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72
YOUR CALL

Tanoshii Sushi Mike'S

720 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
72/100

Mostly clean — 8 of 13 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
13
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-16
Pass Rate
62%
1 failure
Score
72/100
YOUR CALL
12 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-16
Failed 1 inspection (2013)
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 18×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Pest Activity critical
2025-09-16 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

2024-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( rice, fish...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Utensils placed on cloth towels to dry, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.

2023-10-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP (WITH CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THEM), WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADE...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS PUBLIC TOILET ROOM AND IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-11-29 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB REPORT FOR SUSHI RICE AND NO PH METER. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH PH METER AND UPDATED LAB REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING IN THE HANDSINK BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND ON A CUTTING BOARD BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE EDGES OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-04-03 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cracked and broken cooler gaskets on 4 door true cooler, in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to repair and replace. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight dust buildup on Hood filters above cook Station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed 2 of 6 food handlers, not meeting the food handlers requirements. Instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to...

2018-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed food handler preparing/touching raw salmon-ready to eat food, used for sushi bar, with bare hand contact, in kitchen prep area. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed cracked and broken cooler gaskets on 4 door true cooler, in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to repair and replace. Maintain at all times.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed slight dust buildup on Hood filters above cook Station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Observed 2 of 6 food handlers, not meeting the food handlers requirements. Instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to...

2017-08-21 Pass Canvass
1
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed portioned, frozen fish in freezer in rear cooler. Instructed must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when holding for more that 24 hours. Must maintain same.

2016-05-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW OR ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CONSUMER ADVISORY OR NOTE IT IN THE MENU SO IT IS VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT LEFT END OF COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SUSHI PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

2015-03-23 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE ICE BIN COVERS FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA.

2014-09-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-01-13 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE BROKEN REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR GARAGE AREA ONCE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED.

2013-12-17 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST RODENT PROOF ALL REAR EXIT DOORS ATTACHED TO THE RESTAURANT AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

serious Sanitation

TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND TOWELS OR A MECHANICAL DRYING DEVICE IN ALL WASHROOMS. ALSO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AND TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SEAL CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR GARAGE AREA ONCE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED.

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