Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House

May 29, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings21
critical findings3

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed no hand washing by employees Employees returning to work stations - Prep/ware washing etc and not washing hands Employees wiping hands on apron I provide and discussed with PIC materials for proper hand washing Hand sink in ware washing area hand sink access blocked by equipment
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical

Inspector note: Built up soils/black residue on interior of ice machine
code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Restricted Use Pesticides Criteria (P)critical

Inspector note: Cans of Raid in basement storage area All pesticides must be applied by a licensed exterminator
code 590.007/7-206.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No written procedures (I provided via email and reviewed with PIC) Kit is not complete (Reviewed with PIC)
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple priority/priority foundations/core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code Buffer solution for PH meter expired 07/2023 I provided the food code food safety material etc during inspection PIC started taking corrective action during inspection
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)

Inspector note: High temp dish machine wash temperature 140 F
code 590.004/4-501.110-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Multiple food contact containers are visibly soils with food and grease residue Food prep/ware washing/storage areas including basement
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Tongs stored on oven door handles - Kitchen/prep Scoop for ice handle is in contact with Ice - Basement
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Wiiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bar/sushi bar
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: No splash guards at hand sinks Bar between hand sink and water filter area Sushi bar built into food prep/counter area Food prep/kitchen between hand sink and food prep sink Kitchen Paper towel dispenser over food prep sink Bar hand soap not stored at hand sink No overhead protection above ice machine and food condiment containers in basement Food condiment containers stored under meters and pipes in basement
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Using sponges in food prep/ware washing areas
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Worn with deep cuts and discoloration of cutting boards - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Heavy build up of soils debris grease etc on cooking equipment and attachments in Kitchen/prep area Heavy build up of soils debris grease etc on toasters at Sushi bar
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on exterior of ice machine Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer units throughout Built up soils on shelving throughout - Kitchen/bar/sushi bar/basement storage/walk in units/wait station/etc Built up soils on wire shelving above 3 bay sink - Ware washing
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on walls ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement food storage/sushi bar/bar areas Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement/sushi bar/bar areas Built up soils on ceiling vent/light fixtures in bathrooms Built up soils on hood above cooking equipment Soiled curtains dividing kitchen/prep/sushi bar/wait station area
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector note: Bathroom doors not self closing
code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: Dim lighting/dark areas throughout basement storage area
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)

Inspector note: Mops/brooms etc not stored up off floor on hook or rack
code 590.006/6-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove all unused/unnecessary items from kitchen/prep/ware washing/sushi bar/basement storage Equipment and items stored in basement in walk way to rear egress
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Rust on shelving in walk in units Peeling paint on shelving in wait station Duct tape on HVAC in prep/ware washing area Divider between hand sink on 3 bay sink in disrepair/taped Chipped paint on top of chest type freezer in basement Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable - Chipped and pitted in basement storage area Ceiling thoughout kitchen/prep ware washing not smooth durable and easily cleanable Rust on floor and walls in walk in units - Basement
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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