Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
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Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi has been inspected 10 times since 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHLVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHILED COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 1, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11--- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW FISH THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED LIDS OF THE BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW FISH THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT SUCHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HOT HANDLE STRIPPED AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED LIDS OF THE BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 13, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND SUSHI AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP IN THE INNER DOOR OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT DOORS SHOULD BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 14, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW COOK FOODS ON MENU (SUSHI) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 25, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.
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Oct 18, 2017
License
4 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: NOTED THIS ESTABLISHMENT HAD NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL OR LOG BOOK SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET AT 2-DOOR FREEZER AT REAR AND REMOVEDUCK TAPE FROM HOOD AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED. NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT PREP TABLE LOCATED UNDER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi.
Has Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc — Toro Sushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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