TORO SUSHI INC.

2546 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. CanvassNov 14, 2018

   0 infractions

2. CanvassNov 9, 2018

   0 infractions

3. CanvassJun 12, 2018

   0 infractions

4. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 25, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • : NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.
5. CanvassOct 18, 2017

   4 infractions

   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED 5/8/2017 REPORT #2049921 THEY ARE VIOLATION #32 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET AT 2-DOOR FREEZER AT REAR.REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM HOOD AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. VIOLATION #36 MUST INSTALL WORING LIGHTS ABOVE THE SUSHI BAR AND PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • 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.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • NOTED DEEPFAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYER CABINETS.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • NOTED CEILINGS NOT FINISHED AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH CEILING TO A BRIGHT SMOOTH FINISH.
6. CanvassMay 8, 2017

   8 infractions

   • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
     • OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH THE BURNER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE MULTI USE UTENSIL PROPERLY, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM HOOD AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS. MUST DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK IN THE 1-DOOR COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF MICROWAVES, TOASTER OVENS, AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS BEHIND THE FRONT SUSHI BAR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, DUST PRESENT. CLEAN STORAGE BINS ALONG WALL IN HALLWAY, DUST PRESENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA (CORNERS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE SUSHI BAR, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST AND GREASE PRESENT. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE DINING AREA AND ON THE FRONT OF THE BAR. ALSO, MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
     • MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS ABOVE THE SUSHI BAR AND IN PREP AREA. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHTS SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 1-COMP SINK BEHIND SUSHI BAR, COLD WATER KNOB LEAKING. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, AND IN REAR STORAGE AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassMay 3, 2017

   0 infractions

8. CanvassAug 16, 2016

   4 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND PARTICULATE MATTER BUILD UP IN THE CORNERS UNDER THE SUSHI COUNTER PREP TABLES. ALSO NOTED DEBRIS AND LOOSE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE COVING HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BEE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • NOTED EXCESSIVE OIL AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE AREA OF THE HOOD AND ON THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • NOTED LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK FAUCET AND THE REAR MOP SINK WHEN HANDLES ARE TURNED ALL THE WAY OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • NOTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
9. CanvassAug 4, 2016

   0 infractions

10. Canvass Re-InspectionOct 15, 2015

    0 infractions

11. CanvassOct 8, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1460091 DATED 5/27/14. #32-RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. #33- CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR AND DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ,WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. #34- SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN/VACCUUM THE RUGS IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. #36-MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE HALLWAY ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER GOING TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • HOOD/CANOPY IN THE COOK LINE, WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
12. CanvassSep 29, 2015

    0 infractions

13. CanvassMay 27, 2014

    7 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE TOP OF THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER/OWNER WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTED LID OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX. MUST REMOVE RUDT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE LIDS OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR AND DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ,WITH HEAVY GEASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA, ELEVATE ALL STOCKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. CLEAN/VACCUM THE RUGS IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE SUSHI CASE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. VENT INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BROKEN SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
14. CanvassMay 22, 2014

    0 infractions

15. CanvassSep 18, 2013

    11 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED RICE TO MAKE SUSHI ROLLS IN LARGE WOODEN BOWL IN FOOD PREP AREA AT 105F. NO SUSHI RICE PH LABORATORY TESTING DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED RICE AND ESTIMATES THE VALUE TO BE $300.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP WITH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITHOUT ANY SANITIZER IN FINAL RINSE SINK. 0 PPM CHLORINE IN THIRD COMPARTMENT AND EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING DISHES AT THE TIME. MANAGEMENT DISPENSED CHLORINE IN THIRD COMPARTMENT TO 100 PPM DURING INSPECTION AND INSTRUCT TO RE-WASH ALL DISHWARES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FOUND BLOCKED BY FOOD CART. NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS FOR BOTH AND MADE SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH HOLE ON BOTTOM SHELVING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DAMAGED/LOOSE FLOOR TILES AT TOILET IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT ENTRANCE TO DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND ALL FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE. DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT SUSHI PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. PEELING PLASTER ON WALL IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY FOOD SPLATTERED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. LARGE HOLE IN WALL ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SPOT LIGHTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE HOOD FILTER NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.