Tsukiji Fish Market
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2019
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Score
Tsukiji Fish Market has been inspected seven times since 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jul 8, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Tsukiji Fish Market since Jul 8, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jul 8, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PIECE OF 2 BY 4 BEING USED TO PROP UP A TABLE IN THE BASEMENT/PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATORS, FREEZER, THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA, AND ALONG THE SEATING AREAS IN THE FRONT AND BACK.. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 24, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS LOCATED UNDER THE SUSHI BAR AREA AND IN THE REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND THE REACH-IN COOLERS UNDER THE SUSHI BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AROUOND ALL REFRIGERATION DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE WALLS TO RIGHT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE SOILED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jun 22, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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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 ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THERE AND IN THE BASEMENT. 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND THE DISH WASHER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1T FL. REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jun 14, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1567026 DATED 09/01/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS. 34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. 38-NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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 ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA AND REPLACE THE BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THERE AND IN THE BASEMENT. 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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND PIPES BEHIND THE DISH WASHER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1T FL. REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL.
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Jul 21, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULBS IN KITCHEN AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO GREASE TRAP FOR BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE OF BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS FOR 1ST FLOOR SINK AND TO MAINTAIN. FOUND THE VENTILATION COVER MISSING ABOVE THE FRYER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN'S TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tsukiji Fish Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tsukiji Fish Market on file is from Jul 8, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tsukiji Fish Market?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tsukiji Fish Market.
Has Tsukiji Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tsukiji Fish Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tsukiji Fish Market 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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