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Basho Japanese Brasserie

March 20, 2023 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 13 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Food containers are not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Tongs stored on oven door hands Food utensil stored in water on cooking line PIC took corrective actions
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code - In food prep/sushi bar and ware washing areas
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Condiments Protection (C)

Inspector note: Using paper towels in food products - Food storage/food prep areas
code 590.003/3-306.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Chipped paint on wire shelving in refrigeration on cooking line Gaskets work on multiple refrigeration units in Sushi/Prep and food storage areas Rust on wire shelving at enterance to cooking line Using Non NSF approved toaster - using foil inside to line toaster
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Worn cutting boards - Food prep/Sushi prep areas
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on interior of ice machine - Back area
code 590.004/4-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Toaster is in disrepair with burn marks and soiled interior and exterior - Not NSF approved
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units - Bar/sushi bar/kitchen/prep and storage Clean exterior of all bulk food containers - Kitchen/prep/storage areas
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Pots pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep/storage areas • Straws at bar are not individually wrapped
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Preset Tableware (C)

Inspector note: Pre-set table ware not protectioned from contamination PIC took corrective action
code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused unnecessary equipment from premises Remove items from top of lockers
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 6, 2023: 13 previous findings did not recur.

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