Hojoko

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical
  Inspector note: Built up soils on interior of ice machines
  code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Only hand sink in prep/ware washing is not easily accessable
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Upper prep/lower prep/ware washing and bar area
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units throughout bar upper prep area wait station
  code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Wash and rinse on high temp dishmachines (bar/waitstation not maintaining temperature)
  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: Equipment/utensils are not protected from contamination - Hanging off ends of shelving etc
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Straw at bar not protected from contamination - Thick straws
  code 590.004/4-904.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Preset Tableware (C)
  Inspector note: Utensils not protected (corrected on site)
  code 590.004/4-904.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove all articles that are unnecessary articles from basement prep/ware washing/storage areas
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Wrapping on HVAC is in disrepair above 3 bay bay sink basement
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 1, 2023: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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