Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2019. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Public records show no inspections at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering since Dec 12, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: STATEMENT OR RECORD THAT FISH USED RAW FOR SUSHI PRODUCT HAS BEEN FROZEN BY DISTRIBUTOR OR IN FACILITY NOT PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED STATEMENT OR RECORD. PRIORITY VIOLATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005;NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION # 58 FROM 7/09/2018 REPORT #2184368 NOT CORRECTED. MANAGER HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED SUSHI FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010- CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EPLOYEES'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS REAR PART OF FOOD PREP AREA .MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING NON WORKING PEACES OF EQUIPMENT (2 DOOR COOLER)
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Jul 9, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF SUSHI TUNA AT 57.0F AND RAW SUSHI SALMON AT 57.0F INSIDE TOP AREA OF COOLER. APPROX 1/2 POUND OF FISH WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT COST APPROX $ 10.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MANAGER HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PREOVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAND WITH RICE COLANDER ON TOP , INSIDE OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. UTILITY SINK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR AND FOOD PREPARATION. SINK IN ONLY TO BE USED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
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Feb 1, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE RUSTY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 19, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP FROM THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 19, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND UNABLE TO GET THE PAPER TOWELS OUT OF THE HOLDER DUE TO THE BATTERIES NEED TO BE CHANGED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1978911 DATED 01/04/2017 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. 38-INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP FROM THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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May 25, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET LEAKY AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS AT FRONT COUNTER FOR SALE TO CUSTOMERS NOT LABLED.MUST INSTALL LABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN STORAGE CLOSET INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2015
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLOWN LIGHT BULB INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Mar 19, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP BOX LID AND EDGES OF SAID BOX LOCATED BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND WET FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE MOP SINK AND STAFF RESTROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AS WELL AS ON THE BLUE SMALL CURTAINS ABOVE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 17, 2014
Consultation
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT HOT DISPLAY UNIT IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 71.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE FRONT HOT DISPLAY UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL PREPACKAGED HOT ITEMS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 6 CONTAINERS OF RICE AT 120.0, 8 MISO SOUP AT 130.3, 8 DUMPLING CONTAINERS AT 112.4, AND 8 BEEF BOWLS AT 132.6 DEGREES ALL PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $139.00 30 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOALION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS BEHIND 2DR COOLER TO REMOVE RICE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AT REAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER REAR PREP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UP.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER BEVERAGE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALL VENTS IN TOILET ROOM, PREP AND IN FRONT DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REROUTE WASTE LINE IN FRONT PREP AREA BY SUSHI COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REMOVE CONTAINER THAT IT IS DRAINING INTO.
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Nov 16, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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/DIRT BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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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 DIRT/DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED ONE PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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May 6, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 Found no thermometer for main hot holding unit.
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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. Found foodhandlers not wearing hair restraints.
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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 Dec 12, 2019. The public record contains 18 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?
No. Recent inspections at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tokyo Lunch Boxes & Catering means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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