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Tabo Sushi

5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2019
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Tabo Sushi has six inspections on file, the first dated 2017. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 4, 2019. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Tabo Sushi's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 4, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Tabo Sushi's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
95
Sep 24, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-402.12 NO RECORDS/WRITTEN AGREEMENT/STATEMENT FROM SUPPLIER STIPLULATOMG AQUACULTIRED FISH. INSTD TO PROIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS BEYOND THE TIME OF SERVICE OR SALE OF FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
14
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B) STORAGE CABINET DOOR HINGE AND FASTENERS IN DISREPAIR AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
47
82
Apr 13, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER FRYERS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
34
95
Sep 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN, UNEVEN CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING SO AS TO BE SMOOTH EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNUSED WOK STATION WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE WOK STATION FROM PREMISES.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
86
May 3, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
32
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
43
90
Apr 18, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. LOG BOOK SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES FOR NEW OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR GASKET ON 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND ALL CORNERS AROUND WATER HEATER.
34
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tabo Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tabo Sushi on file is from Apr 4, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tabo Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tabo Sushi.

Has Tabo Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tabo Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tabo Sushi 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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