Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Kitchen Paper towel dispenser over food prep sink No over head protection at food condiment containers (stored under pipes and ceilings that are not smooth durable easily cleanable in basement)
  code 590.003/3-307.11-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
• ⚠️Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: 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
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓(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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓(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: Pass
• ✓Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Using sponges in food prep/ware washing areas
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
  Inspector note: Bathroom doors not self closing
  code 590.006/6-202.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓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: Pass
• ✓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: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 29, 2024: 3 findings recurred. 18 previous findings did not recur.

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