Sushi Tokoro
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Sushi Tokoro, the earliest from 2015. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sushi Tokoro is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: -WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW FISH BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES. RAW BEEF AND RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE TEMPURA. RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF UNCOVERED COOKED RICE. REVIEWED FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENUS DO NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON ALL THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. ONE MENU ON PREMISES NOTED WITH THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. ALL OTHER DOZEN MENUS DID NOT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP AND COOKS LINE KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN HOLDERS FOR ALL.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED DRY GOODS FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS OR CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL TOASTER OVENS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.----ALL SHELVING IN ALL PREP AREAS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.----WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUCHI PREP WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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47
Dec 27, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH A CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK REMINDING EMPLOYEES THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT FOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON MAIN PREP LINE AND 2 DOOR GLASS COOLER IN SERVER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CRATES OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, NEAR THE REAR DOOR, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING AREA AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE ON MAIN PREP LINE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF SMALL TOASTER OVEN AT FRONT PREP COUNTER AND ON THE SURROUNDING SHELF AROUND THE TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. HAND SINK IS STILL FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BELOW THE ENTIRE COOKING LINE AND FRYERS TO BE HEAVILY COATED IN GREASE BUILD UP AS WELL AS FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH SPILLAGE OF SEEDS, DEBRIS, AND PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS TO BE FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE OF THE FILTERS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD TO BE BROKEN AND MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN HOOD IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE.
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Nov 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND SUSHI) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-48 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 8 LBS OF DUMPLINGS, 1/4 LBS SHRIMP, AND 2 LBS FISH ($200). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, AND SODA MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS ARE SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Aug 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2510196 ISSUED ON 05-24-2021 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #43 - OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA AND HANDSINK IN SIDE SERVER STATION AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (OYSTER SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL LINER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN SUSHI PREP AREA.
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May 24, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 19, 2021
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2509542 ON 5/11/21: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIME, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF CLEAN WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER METHOD OF STORING CLEAN ICE CREAM SCOOPS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 11, 2021
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2345998 ON 11/20/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. 49 - DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT, INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIME, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS SUSHI AND SOUP IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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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 7-38-005.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT pH TEST FOR SUSHI RICE THAT IS PREPARED ON THE PREMISES AND HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT pH TEST (LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD) FOR SUSHI RICE OR HAVE A pH METER TO TEST THE SUSHI RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Nov 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE SUSHI STATION ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, RED TUNA AT 44.5 DEGREE F, WHITE TUNA AT 43.9 DEGREE F, SALMON AT 44.6 DEGREE F. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 38.0 DEGREE F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $250.00 TOTAL 8 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITTAION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER THAT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE(7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL THE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE AND ALSO ASTERICK RAW FOODS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WOMENS WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABELED ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH FOOD MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA (VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP COOLER). AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN AND FRESH FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WOK, WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH GRIMES, HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE ALL EXPIRED. INSTTUCTED TO RE TAKE THE TRAINING TEST AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 11, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN AREA (VERY CLOSE TO THE PREP COOLER). AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE WAIT STATION AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXTERIOR DOOR OF ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVE, ALL SHELVING OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP KITCHEN,PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOLE/GAP AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE SUSHI AREA. MUST SCRAPE PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD STOCKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOOD STOCKS.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: 3 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE,NOT GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED/DATED WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES,MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER,MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMDS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM CABINETS AT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED/DATED WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS FROM DRY STORAGE FOOD SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES,MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER,MUST BE STORED PROPERLY AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMDS OF PREP TABLES,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM CABINETS AT SUSHI PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FLOUR BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATE FOOD BULID UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT SODA MACHINE ROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND/BEHIND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL WATER LINE LEAKING ALSO SUSHI PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL FAUCET LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Feb 9, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED, MUST POST RELATING TO CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD,
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE CONTAINERS STORED AT FRONT COUNTER NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Tokoro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Tokoro on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Tokoro?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Sushi Tokoro.
Has Sushi Tokoro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Tokoro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Tokoro 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 Sushi Tokoro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Tokoro is inspected around two times per year on average.
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