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Shabu Zen Restaurant

December 11, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Cold Holdingcritical

Inspector note: Cooked pork broth observed being left out at room temperature 62F. PIC removed and placed broth into a refrigeration unit to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 41F and below.
code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods

Inspector note: Cooked barley observed being cooled at room temperature (51F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. PIC removed the cooked rice at the time of the inspection and placed into a refrigeration unit to maintain a temperature below 41F.
code 04-3-501.15/4-301.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Boxes of frozen meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Temperature guages of dish machine not operating properly. Repair.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Small white cutting in back preparation area visibly soiled and scoared. Clean to remove replace or resurface.
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 15, 2013: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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