What is Koto's health inspection score?

Koto has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Koto last inspected?

Koto was last inspected on January 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Koto have?

Koto has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Koto safe to eat at?

Yes, Koto has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Koto

Name: Koto
Address: 258 W 31ST ST, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 93

258 W 31ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/6/2026

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #65 of 465 in Chinatown

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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258 W 31ST ST, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2022

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint2 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM CLOSET TO THE KITCHEN DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND COOKING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO DINING AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOT ABLE TO RUN WATER WITHOUT LETTING GO OF MIXED WATER KNOB.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SINK CAN RUN ATLEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT REACTIVATING WATER AND BEING ABLE ADEQUATELY WASH BOTH HANDS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM WITH A TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK WITH A DOOR THAT IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SAFETY MANAGER TRAINING.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS VERIFIABLE CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD(STEAK, CHICKEN, RICE) IS BEING PREPARE AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS(RICE, CORNSTARCH) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA (FRONT AND REAR) UNDER SHELVING, IN CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL STAFF THAT HANDLES FOOD MUST ACQUIRE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ANY CERTIFIED MANAGER.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 22

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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