Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market

1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2021
100
Score
Low Risk

Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 27, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market's record stops at Jan 27, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “* certified food manager on site” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
95
Nov 18, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (FISH, COOKED RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
2
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE NOT DEMONSTRATING KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS.
1
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING A DISCLAIMER ON SUSHI PACKAGING ( CONTAINS RAW FISH ) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
29
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: NO ACIDITY LEVEL DOCUMENTATION, NO PH METER FOR SUSHI RICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A LAB RESULT FOR SUSHI RICE PH LEVEL OR OBTAIN A PH METER.NO CITATION ( SUSHI RICE TEMP AT 134.2F )
32
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
58
67
May 15, 2018
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS AT A CLEAN SURFACE.
31
95
Mar 8, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL MEDIUM SIZED BULK FOOD (FLOUR) PLASTIC CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR SUSHI DRY STORAGE AREA.
30
95
Feb 11, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI,RICE). A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SUSHI 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
42
86
Feb 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE DISPLAYED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SUSHI). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
21
95
Apr 9, 2014
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2013
License
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2013
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market on file is from Jan 27, 2021. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market.

Has Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tabo Sushi by Takashi — Plum Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.