CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Toro Asian Buffet, Inc.. on 07/23/2025.
The dining establishment functions from 4616-4618 W Diversey Avenue Chicago Illinois in Avondale, a well-trafficked section of Chicago recognized for its restaurant culture.
According to inspection records: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: observed employee washing dishes at the set up 3 compartment sink without sanitizing solution in sanitizing sink. 025." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection found infractions involving pest control, a fundamental aspect of food service operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate pest control procedures. As outlined in HACCP Prevention Guidelines, Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Health department officials noted violations related to sanitation, which require attention for public health compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The Food Safety Modernization Act offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Professional food safety experts consider temperature monitoring essential for preventing foodborne illness Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Maintaining proper food temperatures is the most effective method for preventing bacterial growth and foodborne illness. The FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Under current regulations, Toro Asian Buffet, Inc.. faces additional penalties if violations are not promptly corrected. The health department maintains detailed records of all inspection results for public transparency.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| Inspection ID | 2621170 |
| DBA Name | TORO ASIAN BUFFET |
| AKA Name | TORO ASIAN BUFFET |
| License # | 2924020 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 4616-4618 W DIVERSEY AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60639 |
| Inspection Date | 07/23/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Complaint |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING SOLUTION IN SANITIZING SINK. NOTED CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING DISHES. PERSON IN CHARGE EMPTIED SINKS |
| INSTRUCTED DISHWASHER TO USE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments | NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD AT SUSHI TABLE & DESSERT TABLE IN LOBBY AND IN 2 DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN. SUSHI TABLE: CRAB SUSHI 63 |
| EGGS 56.1 F. DESSERT BAR | SLICED MELONS 52.3 F |
| WATERMELON 80.8 F AND IN TWO DOOR COOLER | SLICED MELONS 50.4 F |
| AND CONDIMENTS) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 440 LBS VALUED AT $2000 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments | NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR 67.8 F |
| DESSERT TABLE 55.4 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED UNITS TAGGED | 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments | NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2598437 CONDUCTED ON 8/1/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (47) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ---(49) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT |
| Latitude | 41.93169520859121 |
| Longitude | -87.74262487167525 |
| Location | (41.93169520859121 |
This inspection was conducted on July 23, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
