Tokyo Sushi
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
35
Score
Tokyo Sushi, located at 1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd in Philadelphia, PA, underwent its most recent inspection on June 27, 2025. This inspection resulted in a high-risk score of 35, with 4 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor violations noted. Specific areas of concern during the inspection included adequate handwashing facilities, the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and proper cold holding temperatures.
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Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Violations — Jun 27, 2025 Inspection
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels were present at the hand wash sink. Corrective action: The papertoewls were refilled.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Black and pink slime observed on the interior of the ice machine. New Violation.
46.731
Proper cold holding temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shredded lettuce in the cold prep unit in the prep area was held at 53.0 degrees F. Corrective action: The lettuce was discarded.
46.385(a)(2)
Time as a public health control; procedures & record
Inspector notes: Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready to eat potentially hazardous foods without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food in the open display fridge and open display warmer in the retail area. New Violation.
46.385(c)
Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Inspector notes: Food facility is not following the variance procedure for sushi rice that was submitted and approved by the Department. No log with sushi rice pH measurements was present.
46.401
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings observed in the storage and front counter area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients in the storage area. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting board with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing observed in the food prep area on a prep table. New Violation.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacked sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Mouse droppings observed on shelving under the cash register. -Black fuzz and residue observed on the interior of the out of order reach-in fridge in the storage area. -Dust and grease observed on fire suppression lines under the ventilation hood in the prep area. -Grease observed on a shelf under a table in the prep area. -Debris and residue observed on interior of the cold prep unit. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No trash can was conveniently located at the hand wash sink. A trash can was placed by the sink.
46.882(a)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Unsealed utility lines observed in the dry storage closet. New Violation.
46.921
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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