Ginger Exchange

October 3, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employee wrapping raw salmon in papertowels that were stored on top of the sushi display case- Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Eggs stored in squeeze bottle at cookline at 58F. Per the employee on site the eggs are whole shell eggs broken and placed in squeeze bottles for use during cooking. Product must be held in refrigeration. Remainder of product in the bottle was voluntarily discarded into a waste receptacle
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)critical

Inspector note: Sushi PH meter atthe establishment is not properly working- Establishment is using PH papers that do not measure PH to .2 Readings are based on whole numbers only- PH tested at approximately 4.0ph Provide PH papers that measure at .2 and accurate PH meter
code 590.008/8-103.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there were no designatated employees in charge that could answer food safety questions
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple products in containers in refrigeration with no labeling or with expired datemarking
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf)

Inspector note: No thermometer available at the establishment at the time of the inspection
code 590.004/4-204.112-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Internal panel of ice machine in lower level with soils - Clean
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection the only handsink in the sushi prep area was filled with equipment andvisibly dry. Employee was conducting food prep at this time. Ensure sink is accessible for use- Corrected
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of rodent activity in lower level- Droppings and numerous large snap traps. Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple containers and squeeze bottles in kitchen with no labeling- Provide
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Bowls and quart containers used as scoops on bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle- Scoop stored in product with handle above products
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)

Inspector note: Disposible containers and equipment stored below damaged ceiling and sewage pipes in lower level- Relocate products
code 590.004/4-401.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

Inspector note: Light bulbs in lower level storage with no shields- Provide
code 590.006/6-202.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Spacenoted at the bottom of the lowerlevel exit door- Provide new door sweep
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Multiple peices of unused equipment in lower level- Remove if broken/not in use
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on July 29, 2022: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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