Basho Japanese Brasserie

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Handwash sink at the coffee station used as a dump sink. Use for hand washing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical
  Inspector note: No current letter of guarantee by one of the fish suppliers. Provide.
  code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Interior of ice machine soiled (near the wholesale area). Clean and sanitize properly.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Bar-Bottles stored in the ice used for drinks. PIC removed. Store in separate area.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Sanitizing solutions for wiping cloths registering about QUATs 100ppm. Maintain betwee 200-400ppm.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floor soiled inside walk in freezer. Clean properly.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 8, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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