Tanuki
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
90
Score
Tanuki has been inspected 21 times since 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 13 times.
Tanuki's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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90
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2614730 CONDUCTED ON 3/28/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: # (#55)6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AND ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK W/ SPRAYER, SPRAYER LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAYER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 28, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DRYING RACK IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11// NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH A WRITTEN POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES AS PROOF OF ACKNOWLEDGEMNT OF POLICY AGREEMENT ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBTANCE ON INTERNAL PLATE ATTACHED TO ICE DISPENSER, AND PINK SUBSTNACE ON EXTERIOR OF INTERNAL PLATE AND ON BIN WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED BROCCOLI AND COOKED CHICKNE NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 5 LBS VALUED AT $11 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND REAR STORAGE WITHOUT OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DRYING RACK IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Mar 6, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F FOUND CHICKEN POT STICKERS AND SHRIMP WON TONS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCDTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-CHICKEN POT STICKERS AT 45.9 F AND SHRIMP WON TONS AT 45.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. DISCARDED FOOD WEIGHT- 4 LBS VALUED AT $55.00.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569606 DATED ON 01/12/23 NOT CORRECTED-#49 DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS AND #55 DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 5LB OF RAW BEEF ON SKEWERS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER WITH TEMP OF 47.2F TO 48.7F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, FROZEN FOOD 0(F) OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5,VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABELS AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE AT WHITE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN HANDLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD /ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT ETCCLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 1, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 50pcs OF RAW CHICKEN ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 54.1F - 55F AND 56.5F. FOUR POUNDS OF RAW PORK ROLLED ON STICKS AT A TEMP OF 58.4F. TWO POUNDS OF RAW CRAB ARE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT A TEMP OF 50.3F. ALSO FOUND VARIOUS KINDS OF COOKED TEMPURA STORED UNDER THE DEEP FRIER: SWEET POTATOES, ASPARAGUS, CRAB, AND SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.7 TO 56.3. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION WAS PROVIDED AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING, RINSING, AND STORING MULTI-USE UTENSILS(POTS, CUPS ETC). THE SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE USED AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE UTENSILS. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY PROVIDING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,100PPM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP-AREA DRINK FROM OPEN CUP WITHOUT A LID OR STRAW.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT THE REAR DOOR(BETWEEN REAR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AND AT BOTTOM OF DOOR), MUST REPAIR ISSUE, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: THE FOOD METAL STRAINER HUNG ON THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL BEFORE USE)INSIDE THE PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON FLOOR BY THE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.RELOCATE TO A RAISED SHELF TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: STRONGER WATER FLOW PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED(PREP AND STORAGE AREA)
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Aug 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTERIOR OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXTREME RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----OBSERVED SEVERAL BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ENCRUSTED DIRT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12-- NOTED EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.11-- WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR. 6-501.114--MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS, BROOM, CLEANING TOOLS, AND CLEANING CHEMICALS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND STORED ORGANIZED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 18, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AT 57.9F WITH TCS FOODS SUCH AS SEAFOOD BALLS AT 47.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. STUFFED DUMPLINGS @ 49.9F COOKED TEMPURA VEGETABLES @ 58.1 AND 90.3F, SEAFOOD STUFFED BALLS @ 47.5F. ALL HELD IN THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WAS IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. NO EMPLOYEES ON-SITE POSSESSING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED FROM INSPECTION ON 1-15-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED 45 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OR DOCUMENTATION ON-SITE FROM THE SEAFOOD PURVEYOR INDICATING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN FROZEN AT THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS ON THE VIRTUAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: I NOTED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN USE, UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL OPEN TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----CLEAN UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING INSIDE AND ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVER STATION WITH NOTED BLACK SLIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTERIOR OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXTREME RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----OBSERVED SEVERAL BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ENCRUSTED DIRT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN AND MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY RICE COOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.----MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS, BROOM, CLEANING TOOLS, AND CLEANING CHEMICALS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND STORED ORGANIZED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL HANDBAG BEING STORED IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 15, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 10/19/12 ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE/BEHIND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINKS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND SERVICE STATION AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH CONTAINERS OF DETERGENTS, WASH CLOTHS AND WATER MUG INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASH SINKS BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATIONS.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 1/15/2013. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (SUSHI) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED A CONTAINER OF MILK STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE CONTAINER ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CONTAINER OF MILK AND DISPOSE OF ICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND INSIDE HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE DISH WASHER ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 26, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(PILED UP IN A CORNER). MUST RELOCATE.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030. MUST OBTAIN CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(PILED UP IN A CORNNER). MUST RELOCATE.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. NOTED SHRIMP (70 DEGREES F) AND COOKED VEGETABLES (72 DEGREES) HELD AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. ALSO NOTED TOFU STORED ON ICE AT 65 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $40. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FILM FROM 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE FOIL THAT IS LINING THE SHELVING IN THE DISH AREA AND NEXT TO THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAYISH STAINS FROM CURTAIN SPLITTING THE FRONT AND REAR PREP ROOMS. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM HANDLE OF THE TOASTER OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARPETED SQUARE COVERING THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS REPAIRED WITH FOIL COVERING. MUST REMOVE FOIL AND REPAIR LEAK.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. NOTED SHRIMP (70 DEGREES F) AND COOKED VEGETABLES (72 DEGREES) HELD AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. ALSO NOTED TOFU STORED ON ICE AT 65 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $40. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BE STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REACH-IN SUSHI COOLER UNDER THE SUSHI BAR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN SLIDE DOOR AT THE FRONT SUSHI BAR COOLER. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINIG SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND REAR 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGES CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE GRASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES,AND ON TOP REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 18, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS THAT MUST BE SEALED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tanuki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tanuki on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tanuki?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Tanuki.
Has Tanuki's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tanuki have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tanuki 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 Tanuki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tanuki is inspected around two times per year on average.
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