Takito Kitchen
Last inspected: May 29, 2024
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Takito Kitchen appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2013. The latest inspection on file is from May 29, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Adequate ventilation & lighting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Takito Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 29, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2572678 DATED MARCH 16, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO: #10 PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM CLOSER TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, #48 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND #53 PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES TO ALL-G. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM NEAREST FOOD PREP AREA; OBSERVED 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE KITCHEN, THE DISH ROOM, AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM RACK SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING TO ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES ON SITE AT INSPECTION. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM CLOSER TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE UPSTAIRS 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF THE RISK OF RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NON CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT ABOVE DISH WASHER. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRANINING.
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Jan 25, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE STORAGE RACKS WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE LEDGE IN THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATIOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AGAINST THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON LIGHT FIXTURE MENTIONED ABOVE TO PREVENT BULBS FROM SHATTERING OVER PREP AREA AND EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 29, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON ELECTRICAL CORDS STRINGS AND BEAMS HANGING FROM CEILING IN DINING AND PREP AREAS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-3-2015,REPORT#1453868 #32-WOOD COUNTER AND CABINET IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #33-ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #38-PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA APPEAR TO BE WASTE PIPES. ALL WASTE PIPES MUST BE ENCASED. CONFIRM WASTE OR NOT WASTE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER REGARDING CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ALSO TEST PLASTIC SPOONS.PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH LID FOR FOOD STORED ON TOP THE SERVING COUNTER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NO FLOOR COVING/ BASEBOARD WALL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON ELECTRICAL CORDS STRINGS AND BEAMS HANGING FROM CEILING IN DINING AND PREP AREAS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 3, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOOD COUNTER AND CABINET IN FRONT BAR AREA WITH WATER DAMAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS AT FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES ABOVE PREP AREA APPEAR TO BE WASTE PIPES. ALL WASTE PIPES MUST BE ENCASED. CONFIRM WASTE OR NOT WASTE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER REGARDING CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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Feb 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WHILE IN USE, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL PPM 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, GLASSES, FORKS, KNIVES, ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 22, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 19, 2013
License
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Adequate refrigeration not provided for establishment. Instructed to provided additional refrigeration for extensive food menu.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink near cooking equipment. Instructed to install shield around both sides of sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takito Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takito Kitchen on file is from May 29, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takito Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Takito Kitchen.
Has Takito Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Takito Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Takito Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Takito Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Takito Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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