New Tokyo
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2017
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Inspectors have visited New Tokyo 11 times, with records going back to 2010. On Jun 27, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at New Tokyo since Jun 27, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZERS IN USE IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH EXPOSED SEWER LINES. INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES OR THAT OPERATOR MUST INSTALL GUTTERS UNDER THE SEWER LINES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FILL IN ALL HOLES (RANGING FROM 1/4 INCH TO 1 INCH IN DIAMETER) IN WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK IN WASTE PIPING UNDER CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 2-REACH-IN COOLER, MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 29, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN,RUST AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.OUTSIDE OF THE SAME CHEST FREEZER WITH BUBBLE OF RUST, POROUS SURFACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN.NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN(HOLES) MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,ALSO DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE 6BURNER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN,UNEVEN AND POROUS CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK SURFACE IS POROUS AND STAINED WITH LIQUID FOODS,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND PAINT SAID AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.UNKNOWN PARTICLES ON TOP THE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP/SUSHI AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION IF ONE IS ALREADY INSTALLED
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NOT PROVIDE,INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM. COPY/LETTER OF THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION GIVEN
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE REAR REACH-IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WALL. MUST REPAINT/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE NOT SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE MEAT TALL REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Oct 15, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CABINET UNDERNEATH IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST REPAIR CONCRETE FLOOR AT REAR OUTSIDE LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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May 8, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND POOR LIGHTING CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT. NEED ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT THAT MUS BE REMOVED.(BOXES,OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.)
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING BROKEN PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD. MUST REMOVE. MUST INSTALL ATTACHED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, WASHABLE. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE.
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Nov 15, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FROM INSECT/RODENTS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG ALL SIDES, BOTTOM, TOP AND MIDDLE DOORS OF METAL SIDE EXIT DOOR FROM KITCHEN TO SIDEWALK CAFE. INSTRUCTED DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7-7-11 NOT CORRECTED. #32-A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.#34-.KEEP CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL FREE OF DEBRIS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY GREASE TRAP IN MENS WASHROOM WITH LEAKING GREASE BETWEEN TRAP AND WALL. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE FOR HANDLE ON TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER OR AS SHELVING INSIDE SUSHI PREP SMALL COOLER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING BROKEN PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OVEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES ALONG WALL AT WASHBOWL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. WALL BASEBOARD COVING AT ENTRANCE TO SUSHI PREP PEELING AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WALL CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD. MUST REMOVE. MUST INSTALL ATTACHED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, CLEAN, WASHABLE. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALL AROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ONTO FLOOR FROM MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR. VENTILATION IN LADIES WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. DIRTY TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Jul 7, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.DO NOT USE NEWS PAPAER TO STORE ANY FOOD PRODUCTS.USE FOOD BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS.ICE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR CEMENT UNDER THE COOLER NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN.FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.KEEP CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL FREE OF DEBRIS.SWEEP BASEMENT AREA.(ICE MACHINE IS STORED IN IT).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE IS LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO PROVIDE NEW STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK.DO NOT USE PLASTIC GAGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
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Apr 12, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.DO NOT USE NEWS PAPAER TO STORE ANY FOOD PRODUCTS.USE FOOD BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS.ICE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR CEMENT UNDER THE COOLER NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN.FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.KEEP CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL FREE OF DEBRIS.SWEEP BASEMENT AREA.(ICE MACHINE IS STORED IN IT).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HOT WATER HANDLE IS LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO PROVIDE NEW STOPPERS FOR THE SAME SINK.DO NOT USE PLASTIC GAGS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
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Sep 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD AGAINST THE WALL).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT THE PAINTED SURFACES UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, ALSO THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND STAFF RESTROOM. SEAL THE BASEBOARD TO THE WALL IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Tokyo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Tokyo on file is from Jun 27, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Tokyo?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at New Tokyo.
Has New Tokyo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Tokyo have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Tokyo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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