Avana Sushi

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Raw fish observed stored over ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Tempura shrimp observed in ambient air at 80F. Discarded. Ensure proper hot holding of hot foods at 135F or above.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Detergent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. This was corrected on site. Ensure detergent is avalable at all hours.
  code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
  Inspector note: PH logs for the past week have been recorded incorrectly. Previous weeks have been recorded correctly. Sushi rice tested during inspection OK at 3.9ph. Ensure proper compliance of HACCP records.
  code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
  Inspector note: Food items in coffin freezers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
  code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Plastic containers observed stored in bulk rice bins. Discontinue.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Bottom of refrigeration unit obsevred with soils. Under fryer and sides of fryer are soiled with grease build up. Under ice machine and refrigeration has soils. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Grease container observed with grease build up on the exterior. Clean to remove.
  code 590.005/5-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Back door observed open during inspection. Corrected. Ensure doors are closed to prevent potential pests.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment and update sticker.
  code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 12, 2026: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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