Ten Goku

651 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Ten Goku, the earliest from 2020. The most recent report on file is from Jul 18, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited four times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 18, 2024

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Using disposable cups as a food scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: Deli cups not air dried after washing, using cloth towels as part of drying, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

Jul 5, 2023

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE TWO-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK (68.2F), (68.4), MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK (68.3) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE LEAKING. ALSO OBSERVED THE RIGHT FAUCET HANDLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO BE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE TWO-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 15, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY TRAP INSTALLED ABOVE CLEAN CONTAINERS AND DRY GOODS. MUST REMOVE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ROUGH CONCRETE FLOORING IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS BATHROOMS. FLOORS MUST BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.

Jan 14, 2020

License

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON SITE AT ANY EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ONSITE FOR REVIEW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ten Goku last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ten Goku on file is from Jul 18, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ten Goku?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ten Goku.

Has Ten Goku's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ten Goku have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ten Goku 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 Ten Goku inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ten Goku is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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