Kyoten
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
100
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Kyoten stretching back to 2018. On Oct 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Kyoten's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF SEVERAL PIECES OF EQUIPMENT (OVEN HANDLES, COOLER HANDLES) TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT (SHELVES, COLD-HOLDING UNITS) THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, AND COOLER STORAGE AREAS TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: PREP TABLE TOP AND DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF STORAGE ROOM FLOOR OR REMOVE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREP AREA TABLE TOP.
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Apr 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 24, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGED FISH, MEAT, SHRIMP, SAUCES, ETC. PREMISES HAS A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A HACCP PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE USING THE MACHINE TO VACUUM PACKAGE TCS FOODS. ALSO OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FERMENTED SCALLIONS IN THE COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FERMENTED FOODS ALSO REQUIRE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE FROM CDPH FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE FERMENTING FOOD OR VACUUM PACKAGING IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #29.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Nov 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 28, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112 THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 24, 2018
License
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 NO SNEEZEGUARD OR OTHER PROTECTION PROVIDED FOR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AT THE SUSHI BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR FOOD BEING PREPARED AT THE SUSHI BAR. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.112 THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS NOT OPERATIONAL AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 180F. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR ON THE MENU AND NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER FOR RAW FOODS AND A DISCLOSURE OF WHICH FOODS ARE SERVED RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.110 OBSERVED GARBAGE PILED UP OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER SO THAT THE LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT AL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kyoten last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kyoten on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kyoten?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kyoten.
Has Kyoten's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kyoten have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kyoten means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kyoten inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kyoten is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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