FEB 14
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TOKYO LUNCH BOXES & CATERING.
BEAT. 40/100
111 E WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 14, 2020 · passed
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
42
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62020FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENUS (TAKE-OUT MENU AND DISPLAY MENU) WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND GRAB & GO SUSHI FOOD ITEMS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGE WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOUND EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND YELLOW & GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR, DARK STAINS & GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ENSURE THEY DRY PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN.
MAR 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (YOGURT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED MENUS (TAKE-OUT MENU AND DISPLAY MENU) WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED GRAB & GO SUSHI FOOD ITEMS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGE WITH FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
MAR 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING KNIVES AND THAWING FROZEN SEAFOOD IN PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE THE HAND WASH SINK FOR OTHER THAN HANDS WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( SALT ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A PERMANENT SNEEZE GUARD IN FRONT OF OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
SOILED WASH CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
MAR 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS BY THE FAN LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING LOCATED IN THE REAR BY UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 232016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had peeling paint by prep table had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
OCT 152015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 15
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL COVING ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
JUN 92014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPRAY BOTTLE NOT LABELED INKITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE SEVERAL DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING THE DISHES AFTERWARDS. AFTER THE DISHES WERE WASHED, THEY WERE PLACED ON THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELF ABOVE THE SINK TO DRY. NO SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE SANITIZED AFTER BEING WASHED AND RINSED. MANAGER SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE THE DISHES AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED A LARGE POT AND STAINLESS STEEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDSINK WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO WASH MY HANDS. MANAGER REMOVED THE POT AND CONTAINER AT MY REQUEST AND WAS INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE DISHES IN THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. SUSHI IS SERVED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A CONSUMER ADVISORY PLACARD AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT CAN BE SEEN BY CUSTOMERS OR PUT THE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AND SPRAYING WATER ON THE WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET.
OCT 102012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2012
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED A MACHINE FOR RICE WAHSING PLACED IN MOP SINK AND HOOKED UP TO MOP SINK FAUCET WITH A GARDEN HOSE ( NON-FOOD GRADE ), INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO USE MOP SINK FOR FOOD WASHING AND TO USE A FOOD GRADE HOSE IN FOOD EQUIPMENT.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH DAMAGED SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DURABLE, SMOOTH SURFACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN SMALL PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 152011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All HOT food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or HIGHER. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPS: 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 82.9F, 1 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 112.8F AND 1 LB OF FRIED TUFO AT 83.9F. ITEMS WERE HELD AT A STEAM TABLE FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REHEAT CHICKEN TO 165F AND STORE AT 140 OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, VALUED AT $50.
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. COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPLACE.
MAY 262010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 26
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND ABOUT 4LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 112.8F, 2LBS OF FRIED TOFU AT 98.4F, ITEMS WERE HELD IN STEAM TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO RAPID REHEAT FOODS TO 165F BEFORE PLACING IT IN STEAM TABLES. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.00
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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. RICE RINSING MACHINE PLACED INSIDE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASHING FOODS AND UTENSILS IS PROHIBITED IN MOP SINK.
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