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TANUKI

3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE · Chicago, IL 60657

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632728

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632303

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AND ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK W/ SPRAYER, SPRAYER LEAKING AND WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAYER

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP/ DISH AREAS INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2614730 CONDUCTED ON 3/28/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: # (#55)6-201.11 NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614730

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DRYING RACK IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11// NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613923

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH A WRITTEN POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES AS PROOF OF ACKNOWLEDGEMNT OF POLICY AGREEMENT ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BLACK SUBTANCE ON INTERNAL PLATE ATTACHED TO ICE DISPENSER, AND PINK SUBSTNACE ON EXTERIOR OF INTERNAL PLATE AND ON BIN WITH ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED BROCCOLI AND COOKED CHICKNE NOT LABELED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 5 LBS VALUED AT $11 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ITEMS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND REAR STORAGE WITHOUT OUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON DRYING RACK IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AN EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED COMPARTMENT UNDER KITCHEN FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590557

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2590087

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-CHICKEN POT STICKERS AT 45.9 F AND SHRIMP WON TONS AT 45.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. DISCARDED FOOD WEIGHT- 4 LBS VALUED AT $55.00.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F FOUND CHICKEN POT STICKERS AND SHRIMP WON TONS INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCDTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569606 DATED ON 01/12/23 NOT CORRECTED-#49 DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS AND #55 DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569606

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 5LB OF RAW BEEF ON SKEWERS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER WITH TEMP OF 47.2F TO 48.7F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW, FROZEN FOOD 0(F) OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5,VALUE 50. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME: FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING HANDLE AT WHITE REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN HANDLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD /ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT ETCCLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556594

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN PREP-AREA DRINK FROM OPEN CUP WITHOUT A LID OR STRAW.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 50pcs OF RAW CHICKEN ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 54.1F - 55F AND 56.5F. FOUR POUNDS OF RAW PORK ROLLED ON STICKS AT A TEMP OF 58.4F. TWO POUNDS OF RAW CRAB ARE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT A TEMP OF 50.3F. ALSO FOUND VARIOUS KINDS OF COOKED TEMPURA STORED UNDER THE DEEP FRIER: SWEET POTATOES, ASPARAGUS, CRAB, AND SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.7 TO 56.3. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT THE REAR DOOR(BETWEEN REAR DOOR AND DOOR FRAME AND AT BOTTOM OF DOOR), MUST REPAIR ISSUE, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE FOOD METAL STRAINER HUNG ON THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE(WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSIL BEFORE USE)INSIDE THE PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON FLOOR BY THE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.RELOCATE TO A RAISED SHELF TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO SANITIZER SOLUTION WAS PROVIDED AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH THE EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING, RINSING, AND STORING MULTI-USE UTENSILS(POTS, CUPS ETC). THE SANITIZER SOLUTION MUST BE USED AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE UTENSILS. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY PROVIDING SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,100PPM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: STRONGER WATER FLOW PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED(PREP AND STORAGE AREA)

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528620

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13---MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTERIOR OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXTREME RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----OBSERVED SEVERAL BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ENCRUSTED DIRT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-- LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12-- NOTED EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 6-201.11-- WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR. 6-501.114--MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS, BROOM, CLEANING TOOLS, AND CLEANING CHEMICALS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND STORED ORGANIZED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: : 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528232

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON WAS IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. NO EMPLOYEES ON-SITE POSSESSING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED 45 MINUTES LATER. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE SERVED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 14

    REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: NO RECORDS OR DOCUMENTATION ON-SITE FROM THE SEAFOOD PURVEYOR INDICATING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION HAS BEEN FROZEN AT THE REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES. STUFFED DUMPLINGS @ 49.9F COOKED TEMPURA VEGETABLES @ 58.1 AND 90.3F, SEAFOOD STUFFED BALLS @ 47.5F. ALL HELD IN THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS ON THE VIRTUAL MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED THE COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER AT 57.9F WITH TCS FOODS SUCH AS SEAFOOD BALLS AT 47.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON-SITE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING SERVICE REPORTS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: I NOTED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IN USE, UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL OPEN TOGO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.----CLEAN UTENSILS MUST NOT BE STORED HANGING INSIDE AND ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTREMELY DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SERVER STATION WITH NOTED BLACK SLIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----EXTERIOR OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXTREME RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST.----OBSERVED SEVERAL BADLY STAINED, BLACKENED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE ENCRUSTED DIRT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN AND MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXTREMELY DIRTY RICE COOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.----MUST NOT STORE SOILED MOPS, BROOM, CLEANING TOOLS, AND CLEANING CHEMICALS ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO/WALKWAY.----ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE DINING ROOM CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AND STORED ORGANIZED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS DIRTY WITH DRIPPING GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL HANDBAG BEING STORED IN THE SERVER STATION. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED FROM INSPECTION ON 1-15-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356773

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356341

Location recorded for this inspection · TANUKI · 3006 N SHEFFIELD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 29

    COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: NOTED EXPIRED SUSHI RICE LAB ANALYSES TEST LETTER DATED 10/19/12 ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE THE LAB ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A TEST KIT ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 32

    VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALL ABOVE/BEHIND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Local context · Chicago

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426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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