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Shabu-Zen

November 2, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw fish products and shell eggs stored above produce in reach-in cooler. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods to prevent contamination.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Sanitizer testing above 400ppm. Corrected to 200ppm. Retrain staff to correctly dilute sanitizer to safe level of 200ppm for all sanitizer spray bottles and wiping towel buckets.
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at warewashing area blocked with buckets. Keep hand sinks clear at all time to ensure food handlers may wash hands regularly and as needed. Corrected on site. Staff using hand sink at prep station.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at wasewashing station out of soap. Keep hand sinks stocked with soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site. Staff using hand sink at prep station.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon portions thawed in reach-in cooler labeled to be removed from packaging before thawing. Pierce package or remove from package completely before thawing under refrigeration.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink and warewashing station. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces. Sponges may harbor dangerous levels of bacteria.
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Shelves lined with aluminum foil. Grease trap covered with plastic bag and soiled cardboard. Remove and discard foil plastic and cardboard. Keep shelves clean and resurface grease trap if needed.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Debris and soils under stove and dishmachine. Ceiling vent above dish machine soiled. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination or attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on May 4, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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