Shabu-Zen

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: provide a test kit to measure the sanitizer strengh to the 3 bay sink at the bar.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: keep all wiping cloths i a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: remove all non ice rlated materials from storage on top of the ice machine. In tghe walk in freezer keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor.
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: remove the shiping plastic from the exterior of the ice machine in the kitchen.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: remove dust buildup on the ice machine vent. Remove grease buildup at the drain compartments to the fryalators.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
  Inspector note: keep all soiled/dirty linen in a covered receptacle.
  code 590.004/4-803.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: remove dust and soils on ceiling next to the hot line. Clean floor area under and behind the hot line.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 3, 2020: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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