Tokyo Marina
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2014
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Tokyo Marina appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2014. 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 Marina since Feb 13, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tokyo Marina is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER,0PPM. UNIT IN USE FOR LUNCH TIME: DISHES,MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CUPS. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR:WASH RINS AND SANITIZE, 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT SUSHI AREA REMOVED,INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,MUST PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND SUSHI AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN AND RUSTY, A WIRE IS WRAPPED AROUND THE LID TO HOLD INTERIOR LINER,ALSO RUBBER GASKET IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID. UNIT IS LOCATED IN BASEMENT BY THE OLD ICE MACHINE. MEAT SLICE IS LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RELOCATE OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. REAR STORAGE IS USED FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSE. CLEAN POTS ARE HANGING ON WALLS,MEAT SLICER CLEANING MOPS,SNOW BLOWER AND ETC.IF THE STORAGE IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS MUST REMOVE NON-FOOD ITEMS AND VICE VERSA. BROWN CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(DEEP CUTS AND SURFACE IS PEELING,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON OVEN DOORS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE DUST THROUGHOUT THE PIPE IN KITCHEN. PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. HOLE ON CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CEILING WALL MISSING ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK THAT WAS INSTALLED IN BASEMENT IS REMOVED, INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID SINK AND FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZERS UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE,IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THEM AWAY FROM WASTE WATER PIPE.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN AND GAP IN WALL BETWEEN PIPE (BEHIND WOK). MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND SEAL GAP IN WALL/PIPE AT SAID AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WATER LEAKING BY HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 17, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL OF 5060 N. CLARK BASEMENT SIDE. MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS/ELIMINATE PEST BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/17/12).
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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. OBSERVED DARK PITS ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF REACH IN PREP COOLER BY COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.
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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 ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF PREP AREA TABLE TOPS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND SINKS IN PREP AREA. MUST 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH 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. OBSERVED CLUTTER ALONG SOUTH WALL ON BASEMENT FLOOR AT 5060 N. CLARK SIDE. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER OR ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Mar 22, 2011
Reinspection
8 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525244.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY MEASURED AT 1/2 " AT BOTTOM OF DOOR/DOOR ON SIDE IN REAR LEADING TO STREET (CARMEN AVE) DOOR 1/4"-1/2" AT BOTTOM.
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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.//NEED NAMES DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//NEED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN PREP AREA
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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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA/NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/NEED SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT EXPOSED HAND BOWL & PREP COUNTER/NEED STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS IN PREP AREA/MUST REMOVE RUSTY GREASE TRAP TOP UNDER 3COMP. SINK,SHELVES IN REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA BOTTOM OFDRY STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR NEXT TO REAR DOOR OR PAINT/NEED LIDES FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING.
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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.//FLOOR UNDER & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE./MUST REMOVE MILK & SODA CRATIES OFF PREMISES USED FOR SHELVES TO STORE FOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & IN POOR REPAIR CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA,HOLE IN CEILING TILE./DETAIL CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA/MUST PAINT RAW WOOD IN CEILING IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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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.//MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHELDES OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.
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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.//MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR HAND PACKED ICE CREAM IN PREP AREA COOLER/BASE OF FAUCET LEAKING WATER ON 3COMP. & 2COMP SINK IN PREP AREA/MUST REATTACH WASTE DRAIN LINE TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT
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Nov 29, 2010
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDUP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, THE PREP COOLER AND MICROWAVE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE ROOM NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. REPAINT THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 18, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE FROM THE MACHINE AND HAVE THE INTERIOR OF THE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND IS READY FOR REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE STANDUP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, THE PREP COOLER AND MICROWAVE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE ROOM NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR. REPAINT THE DOOR TO THE KITCHEN. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tokyo Marina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Marina on file is from Feb 13, 2014. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tokyo Marina?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Marina.
Has Tokyo Marina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tokyo Marina have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tokyo Marina 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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