Basho Express

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings5
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
  Inspector note: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips available for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide Unit was operating with normal limits at the time of the inspection
  code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: No documentaton of a full time CFPM at thelocation The CFPM certificate provided at the time of the inspection is for an employee that works at another location Provide a full time CFPM employee certificate or documentation of employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Utensils stored in stagnant water at the front service line- Discontinue
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Thawing (C)
  Inspector note: Observed commercially packaged raw fish defrosting on the counter in a bowl of stagnant water Reviewed the proper process for defrosting fish Product was almost completely defrosted and at 39F
  code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Wall behind 3 bay sink with heavy block mildew like buildup- Clean
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 1, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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