Basho Japanese Brasserie

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️When to Wash (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed ware washing staff handling dirty and then clean food contacts without washing hands
  code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Glassware blocking access to hand sink - Kitchen/prep/ware washing area Corrected on site by PIC
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evidence of flies at bar - Provide full extermination and fly control plan prior to reinspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Tape on refrigeration display at Sushi Bar Drains on 3 bay sink not holding water in basin - Ware washing
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Straws at bar are not protected from contamination Ice buckets are being stored on top of ice machine Salad spinner stored on top of ice machine
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Covering Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: No covers for waste receptacles in Kitchen/prep/sushi prep/ware washing
  code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
  Inspector note: No covered waste receptacle in unisex employee bathroom
  code 590.005/5-501.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Dusty ceiling vent in employee bathroom
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
  Inspector note: Mops brooms etc not raise 6" off the floor
  code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Loose ceiling tiles on cooking/prep line
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 1, 2022: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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