Tatsu

1062 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Tatsu appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2011. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Tatsu's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 4, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Tatsu's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOORS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL SOILED GLUE TRAPS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HALLWAY.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND UTENSILS. (STORE UPSIDE DOWN)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOORS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND IN THE MOP SINK ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL SOILED GLUE TRAPS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE HALLWAY.
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May 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE OLD FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, REAR STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Jun 21, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUUTING BOARDS AT SUSHI BAR AREA AND AT REAR KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET BASE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 23, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOLER DOOR GASKET AT COOK'S LINE (BOTTOM LEFT) IS RIPPED-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DOOR GASKETS & INTERIOR OF DOOR FRAMES OF SMALL COOLERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW DEAD ROACHES UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR & SOME FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT, ALONG WALLBASES (EAST WALL) AT SUSHI/BAR AREA-MUST KEEP CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AROUND SMALL GARBAGE BINS, UNDER DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMP SINK & AROUND REAR PREP TABLES, MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST OR DIRT. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Mar 10, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND DISHMACHINE ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RESEAL THE KITCHEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 3, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD IS BEING PREPARED IN PREP AREAS LITTERED WITH DEAD INSECTS (2 dozen dead roaches and hundreds of dead phorid flies). WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FOOD PREP AREAS UNTIL THEY ARE FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. OVER 10 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES WERE FOUND INSIDE THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS AND 1 UNDER THE SUSHI BAR. OVER 20 LIVE PHORID FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE BATHROOM AND STORE ROOM. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL TREATED AND DOCUMENTED IN DETAIL PEST ACTIVITY AS MENTIONED ABOVE ON MARCH 1,2011. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SEAL UP ALL POSSIBLE HOLES AND AREAS OF HARBORAGE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PER REPORT # 343435 DATED 10/19/10 THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST AND INCLUDE: (32)UNSEALED RAW WOOD FOUND I FRONT OF THE SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARD, (33) CLEAN THE COOLERS DOORS AND GASKETS, SUSHI AREA AND FRYERS OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND CLUTTER. (34) THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS ARE FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. (35) THE HOOD AND FLITERS ARE FULL OF GREASE BUILDUP AND THE KITCHEN WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE OF FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND DISHMACHINE ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. RESEAL THE KITCHEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tatsu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tatsu on file is from Sep 4, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tatsu?

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

Has Tatsu's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tatsu have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tatsu means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.