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Basho Japanese Brasserie

November 2, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Damaged surfaces sealed with tape on counter surfaces near sushi line. Remove tape. Make all necessary repairs.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Several door gaskets broken on reach in coolers at sushi and cookline. Replace. Units holding at below 41F.
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed raw chicken stored next to raw fish in coolkline reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw beef and pork in walkin cooler. Store properly. COS.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed multiple containers of various on site prepared foods in reach in coolers throughout. Date mark. COS.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Inside ice machine with soils. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers and containers of foods in reach in coolers and walkin freezers including squeeze bottles not labeled.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: ROP packaged eeel thawing in sealed packaging at cookline reach in cooler. Remove overwrap. COS.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors throughout the dining area with sticky residue and soils. Clean to remove. Coffin freezer at bar with heavy buildup of frost inside. Clean to remove. Doors seals and inside reach in coolers with soils. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)

Inspector note: Bags of trash accumulating in trash storage area on floor. Store properly.
code 590.005/5-501.110-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector note: Dumpster full with bags of trash stored outside unit in trash room. Ensure proper frequency of pickups.
code 590.005/5-502.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Sushi preparation area and restrooms dimly lit. Provide properly lit areas.
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 25, 2021: 2 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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