JUN 27
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TORO JAPANESE RESTAURANT INC.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
2546 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 27, 2025 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHLVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 1
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
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 7-38-005.
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.
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 SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 232023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 23
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 132021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 13
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND SUSHI AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEC 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
NOV 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OCT 252017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.
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.
OCT 182017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 USED. NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT PREP TABLE LOCATED UNDER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.
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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