Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2017
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Across the available record, Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Feb 3, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 3, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER PRESSURE NOT MAINTAINED AND NOT ABLE TO FILL UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crtevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, holes in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MANITAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,(IE COOKED BROWN RICE-88.8F) STORED UNDER RICE COOKERS ON HOLDING TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.PREMISES USE BROWN AND WHITE RICE FOR SUSHI.HOWEVER CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS POSTED IS ONLY FOR WHITE RICE.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD-CDI. APPROX 15LBS/$15.00 OF COOKED BROWN RICE.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER,OR COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTYWHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,SUSHI,RICE,BEEF.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-012
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AT REACH IN FREEZER.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKY AT 1 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR STATES NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE AT NEXT INSPECTION.
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Jul 29, 2014
Reinspection
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: WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH VERY LONG MUSTACHE WITH NO RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jul 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1115061 DATED ON 10-07-13 FOR VIOLATION #(38)MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAME SINK. MAINTAIN ALL. #(32)MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. . INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE WITH CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH VERY LONG MUSTACHE WITH NO RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
7 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 SUSHI CHEF WIPING DOWN CUTTING BOARD (WITH GLOVES ON) AND HANDLE RAW THEN READY TO EAT FOODS. THEN HE TOOK OFF THE GLOVES WENT TO THE BACK, RETURNED TO FRONT PREP AREA AND GRAB SAME USED GLOVES AND BEGAN TO PUT THEM ON. I INSTRUCTED HIM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND USE NEW GLOVES AND TO CONTINUE THIS PRACTICE ALL THE TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, SALMON, TUNA, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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 INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAME SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PROPER PPM FOR THE SELECTED SANITIZING SOLUTION.)
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER.
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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 3-COMP. SINK.
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Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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 BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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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 FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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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. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER #05 AND PEPSI STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Apr 6, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM 1-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN PLUMBING. NO CITATION ISSUED. PREMISES NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
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Feb 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING WITH HIS BARE HAND THEN RETURNING TO PREP TABLE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, ONLY GLOVES WERE USED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE.
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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 MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SELLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE RICE WASHING APPARATUS FROM MOP SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. MUST HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL SPRY BOTTLES IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST KEEP EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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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 Feb 3, 2017. The public record contains 14 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 five times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering.
Has Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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