Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc

2546 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-27
Pass Rate
50%
2 failures
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-27
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2017)
Sanitation issues found across 16 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 16×
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Other serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-06-27 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-09-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHLVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHILED COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

2023-02-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SM...

2023-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
3
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11--- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW FISH THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-00...

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED LIDS OF THE BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE ...

2023-01-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT SUCHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HOT HANDLE STRIPPED AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW FISH THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED LIDS OF THE BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLE...

2021-10-13 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND SUSHI AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2019-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP IN THE INNER DOOR OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2018-11-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW COOK FOODS ON MENU (SUSHI) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

2017-10-25 Pass License Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.

2017-10-18 Fail License
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED THIS ESTABLISHMENT HAD NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL OR LOG BOOK SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET AT 2-DOOR FREEZER AT REAR AND REMOVEDUCK TAPE FROM HOOD AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE US...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.

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