OCT 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TOKYO LUNCH BOXES & CATERING.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
37 N WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 28, 2019 · passed with conditions
10 of 12 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005;NO CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PREPACKAGED SUSHI FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES UNISEX BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING TILES OVER DISH WASHING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES BATHROOM ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
MAR 22018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT DUST IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 22017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA.ALSO FOUND SAME A SMALL FAN IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 2
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
6 STAIN/SOILED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE CRACK LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR.
FEB 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED,( DUST PANS,BROOMS).MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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AUG 122015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED DISPLAY COOLER STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNPLUGGED WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 70 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR, ADJUST AND PROPERLY CONNECT REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES SO IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED POTETNIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPRROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 64LBS OF VARIOUS SUSHI ROLLS CONTAINING RAW FISH AND COOKED SHRIMP AND CRAB AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 59-70.8 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN EACH REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN LID TO THE BULK SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE MISSSING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND BROKEN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING OF DUST BUILD-UP AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE MISSING COVING AT FLOOR BY MOP SINK AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR/SEAL SEPARATING WALL PANEL AT BOTTOM ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ALONG WALL AT BOTTOM IN REAR AND IN WASHROOM AND WHERE NECESSARY. REPAIR/REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE/REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AT CEILING AT REAR.
JAN 152014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE/REPAIR MISSING AND DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
APR 172013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABEL THE LARGE PLASTIC BLUE SUSHI RICE CONTAINERS AND THE SUGAR CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SUSHI RICE ROLL MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CURLED UP WALLPAPER AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA UNDERNEATH COUNTERS. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.ALSO THE WALLS ABOVE THE WALL COVING IN THE RESTROOM MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED ABOVE STATED WALLS IN POOR CONDITION.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ON THE COUNTER TOP NEXT TO THE CASH REGISTER AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT AT TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST ALWAYS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 192012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 19
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EVIDENCE OF HEAVY RUST/CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES & BOTTOM OF THE GREASE TRAP, MUST REPLACE. THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE SODA CABINET AT DINING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX/REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR FLOOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZERS IN REAR, PLUS THE AIR VENTS & FLOORING OF THE SUSHI SELF-SERVICE CASE, MUST BE FREE OF DUST/FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SODA CABINETS HAVE EVIDENCE OF MILDEW, MUST ADDRESS. MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.
MAR 212011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKETS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE STORAGE ROOM UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL PAPER PEELING BEHIND FRONT PREP HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING WALL PAPER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
SEP 152010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AROUND MOP SINK, BEHIND COOLERS AT PREP AREA & IN WALK-IN COOLER, MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS/DIRT/CLUTTER; & MUST BE KEPT DRY AT DISHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AROUND 3-COMP SINK & SOME PREP TABLES, DUSTY CEILING VENTS & FILTERS OF HOOD-MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. ANY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED. cAULKING ON SPLASHGUARD OF 3-COMP SINK MUST BE REPLACED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR MUST BE REPLACED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY CLUTTER OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM MUST BE MINIMIZED, CLEANED & COVERED iF NEEDED, & STOCK MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR.
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