SEP 16
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TANOSHII SUSHI MIKE'S.
YOUR CALL. 72/100
720 W RANDOLPH ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 16, 2025 · passed
8 of 13 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Dec 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Utensils placed on cloth towels to dry, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.
OCT 242023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
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APR 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
MAR 232018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 such as tongs, deli tissue or single use gloves, whenever handling ready to eat foods. Manager corrected violation during inspection. Manager voluntarily discarded a total weight of 18lbs, at a total value of $90.00 Critical Violation #7-38-010 (A)
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.
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.
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 meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
AUG 212017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 21
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
MAY 32016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB AT LEFT END OF COOK LINE.
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.
MAR 232015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
SEP 82014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 8
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK RICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR GARAGE AREA ONCE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED.
DEC 172013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PROVIDE WALL COVING ALONG WALLBASES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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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