Takashi Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2014
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Public records show six inspections at Takashi Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Takashi Restaurant's record stops at Mar 11, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Takashi Restaurant trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK (1ST/2ND FLR), INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.
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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 BASEMENT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND (INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS IN ALL (3) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 3, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTH HOODS AND THE VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP OM THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING WALL COVING/BASEBOARDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL AND CEILING BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 26, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, MUST REPAIR WALL AND CEILING BASEMENT PREP AREA,
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Oct 23, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT FLAT WARE FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION LINES IN FIRST FLOOR REACH-IN COOLER, REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND CLEAN FAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL AND CEILING BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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Jun 21, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED.
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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.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA,REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN SOUTH KITCHEN PREP COOLER ALSO REPLACE BROKEN COOLER GASKET SAME LOCATION.
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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.MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND NORTH SHELVING IN BASEMENT TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.
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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.ELECTRIC OVEN IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER REQUIRES CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLEAN,ORGANIZE GARAGED STORAGE AREA,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.
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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. REPAIR RUSTING STORAGE SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,AND REPAIR LONG CHEMICAL DISPENSING HOSE IN 3COMP.SINK AT SAME LOCATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takashi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takashi Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2014. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takashi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Takashi Restaurant.
Has Takashi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Takashi Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Takashi Restaurant 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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