Rice Bowl

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical
  Inspector note: The lab test for the sushi rice is expired.Provide an updated lab test. They are not keeping their logs for hte sushi rice pH has not been recorded since February. Make sure that the rice is being tested daily and the pH is being recorded.
  code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: There are rodent droppings in the upstairs storage area in the bulk food storage area and in hte basement. The owner showed monthly pest reports from A1 extermination but there does not appear to be any improvement. Provide IPM reports and make sure that the establishment is doing their part in eradicating the pest problems. Increase cleaning and pest treatments until the problem is under control.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: The cold water at the handsink in the corner is not working. Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: The floors are soiled in areas especially under shelving in dry storage areas and under cooking equipment. Clean areas to remove buildup.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: The walls are soiled with grease and food debris. Clean to remove. The cooking equipment is soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove. The hood vent is expired. Have hte vent cleaned by a licensed company.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 27, 2017: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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