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TANOSHII

5547 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TANOSHII has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 15, 2012. The most recent inspection, on May 14, 2014, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2014. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on May 7, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2014. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 2 times on June 15, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on June 15, 2012. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DIRTY /STAINED ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS ALSO WRAPPED ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND BROKEN GRAY TAPE ON SHELVES AND ON METAL SHEETS BY THE SCRAPE SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO BASE INSIDE THE CABINET BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,ALSO RAW WOOD SHELF LEGS UNDER THE SCRAPE SINK ,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPE ABOVE THE SCRAPE SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOMS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FRESH TUNA AT TEMP OF 55.5F, CRAB IMITATION AT TEMP OF 59.5F; RAW SHRIMPS AT TEMP OF 60.1F AND DICED TOMATOES MIXTURE AT TEMP OF 57.9F. FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH PRESENTLY MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.2F TO 42.0F.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUND 9, VALUE 50. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN: UNDER THE COOLERS,ALONG WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,UNDER SHELVES AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO ALONG THE BASE OF FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DIRTY /STAINED ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS ALSO WRAPPED ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. DIRTY WITH DEBRIS AND BROKEN GRAY TAPE ON SHELVES AND ON METAL SHEETS BY THE SCRAPE SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO BASE INSIDE THE CABINET BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,ALSO RAW WOOD SHELF LEGS UNDER THE SCRAPE SINK ,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE STOVE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DUST BUILD-UP ON PIPE ABOVE THE SCRAPE SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHROOMS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE AND MAKE VISIBLE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD CERTIFICATE WITH CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER AROUND HOT WATER TANKS ALSO OBSERVED HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AND SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP. MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

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