Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2018
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 21, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering since Mar 21, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 21, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUSHI FISH) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATORS AND PREP COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BY THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN THE FRONT SIDE DISH PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES ONLY RINSE THEIR HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS (WITH SOAP) AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE TOP OF THE STOVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO, THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE/FOOD AND DIRT FROM SURFACES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE THE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE FLOORS WITH BROKEN TILE, WORN GROUT AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, FOUND THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING FROM THE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE THE PROPER PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 3, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROEPR COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND MAIN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AIR TEMP AT 61.3F, PACKAGED SHSHI DISPLAY COOLER AT 55.6F. COOLERS ARE USED TO STORE FISH AND OTHER PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 20 LBS OF READY-TO-EAT SUSHI PACKAGED AND READY FOR SERVICE AT TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 51.3-62.4, STORED IN SAID COOLER. ALSO FOUND 8 LBS OF TUNA AND SALMON AT 52.5F-63.6F. 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 47.6F, 2 LB OF GROUND COOKED BEEF AT 49.4F INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD IS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SUSHI WASHING APPRATUS. FROM MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN SMALL SUSHI FISH COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Feb 25, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD PANEL ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REMOVE.
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Apr 28, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED DAMP WIPIN CLOTHS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DAMP WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER.
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Jun 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. OWNER ARRIVED TO FIND HOT WATER TANK TURNED TO ITS LOWEST SETTING. OWNER CORRECTED TANK AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO FACILITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NOT HOT WATER ON SITE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE AND FROST BUILD-UP AT THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR ON THE COUNTER TOP NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHATER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD AT THE 2DR FREEZER AND 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BAS AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAKS.
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Apr 4, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HANG MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 6, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE BEVERAGE STATION AND THE UNUSED COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE 3 COMP. SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3 AND 1 COMP. SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE NON-WORKING COOLER IN PREP AREA OR FIX AND USE IT.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES BY REAR DOOR AND UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER BY REAR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Apr 19, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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 FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN 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. PREP AREA LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Sep 1, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. Found 25 pounds of cooked sushi rice at 113F and 82F under preparation table inside plastic hot boxes. Instructed management to dispose. Time and tmperture logs not maintained. critical violation. citation issued. 25 pounds cooked sushi rice disposed. Monetary value $20.00
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Found walls in poor repair behind front registers and by rear preparation table.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering on file is from Mar 21, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering.
Has Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering 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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