What is Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc's health inspection score?

Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc last inspected?

Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc was last inspected on June 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc have?

Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc has 11 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc

Name: Toro Japanese Restaurant Inc
Address: 2546 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 92

2546 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Lincoln Park

Ranked #125 of 754 in Lincoln Park

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jun 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.4

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2546 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

3 basic

Sep

Jun 2025

2 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHLVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHILED COVERS ABOVE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11--- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW FISH THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED LIDS OF THE BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
: 6-201.11--- MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT SUCHI PREP HAND WASHING SINK. HOT HANDLE STRIPPED AND NON-FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS SUCH AS RAW FISH THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED LIDS OF THE BULK FLOUR AND RICE CONTAINER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A COVER FOR THE ELECTRICAL WALL SOCKET ON THE COOKS LINE- OR FOR POSTING OF HAND WASHING SIGNAGE---NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM AS A SEALANT AROUND WALL PIPING AT THE REAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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