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Tokyo Lunch Box

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2013
90
Score
Low Risk

Tokyo Lunch Box has been inspected four times since 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 28, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Tokyo Lunch Box's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 28, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tokyo Lunch Box is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 28, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: TOOLS AND PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTE4D TO REMOVE AND MAINTIN PREP AREA.
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90
Feb 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RICE COOKER POT IS TOO WIDE FOR IMMERSION IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK-INSTRUCTED TO 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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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: METAL PLATE FLOORING OF WALK-IN COOLER IS BUCKLING-UP, INSTRUCTED TO FIX MAKE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER-MUST PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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86
May 5, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SPICY TOFU SOUP AT 115.8-117.5F, COOKED SHRIMP AND TEMPURA VEGETABLES AT 78.1F, AND IMITATION CRAB AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $350. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, SUSHI) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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. DO NOT STORE UNIT TO WASH RICE INSIDE THE MOP SINK
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86
Jan 7, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 repair or replace all damaged coolers rubber door gaskets.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Observed food accumilated on exterior of 3-compartment sink and on lower side of drainboard. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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. Observed accumilated food/dirt build up inside floor drains. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of all unclean floor drains.
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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. Observed one light bulb without cover above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and install light cover.
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82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tokyo Lunch Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Lunch Box on file is from Mar 28, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tokyo Lunch Box?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Lunch Box.

Has Tokyo Lunch Box's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tokyo Lunch Box have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tokyo Lunch Box 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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