Tampopo Japanese Restaurant

5665 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 24, 2012

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tampopo Japanese Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from May 24, 2012. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Tampopo Japanese Restaurant since May 24, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 24, 2012

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, SALT,SUGAR, RICE ETC MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT. ALSO FOODS CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE TOASTER OVEN IN THE SUSHI AREA, AND CABINETS UNDER THE SUSHI COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, AND MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE INSIDE THE X2 SUSHI CASE IN THE FRONT AREA.

Dec 22, 2011

Routine

6 minor violations.

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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM REPORT # 419601 DATED 10/19/10. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AND SUSHI AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK,(NOT MAINTAINED AND RUSTED).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET UDERNEATH THE SUSHI FRONT COUNTER, (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE PRIVATE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM BESIDE THE WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES. FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,NOT MAINTAINED,WITH PEELING PAINT. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE, SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE BEHIND THE 4 DOOR CHEST FREEZER. MUST SEAL THE GAP.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT AND MAINTAINED.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

Oct 19, 2010

Routine

8 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust shall be replaced/repair. storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repair.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, ice machine, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment had excess dirt, greae build up needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving, storage roon, hot water heater closet not clean need detailed cleaning.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: ceiling tiles, walls in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in front prep area, dining areas, and bathrooms shall be replaced, repair.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: missing light shields in rear prep area, storage areas shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tampopo Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tampopo Japanese Restaurant on file is from May 24, 2012. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tampopo Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tampopo Japanese Restaurant.

Has Tampopo Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tampopo Japanese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tampopo Japanese 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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