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Shabu-Zen

September 23, 2025 · Pass

😇clean

official resultPass
resultPass
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings0
critical findings0

✓ No failed findings were recorded; 9 code checks were marked passed.

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Checks marked passed

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

Inspector note: Containers of raw fish stored above cooked foods and produce in walk-in refrigerator and hot pot reach-in refrigerator. Store raw fish below cooked foods and produce. Corrected on site.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Tofu on counter at 67F. Returned to refrigerator. Staff stated tofu on counter for less than one hour. Store tofu under refrigeration at all times.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Hand sink at bar blocked with equipment. Maintain hand sinks clear for hand washing only. Bar not in service.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector note: Glass cleaner bottles with quats sanitizer. Store sanitizer in bottles labeld as sanitizer. Discontinue using different chemical bottles to store different chemicals to prevent contamination.
code 590.007/7-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Ice scoop at bar ice machine stored in machine. Store scoop outside of machine in clean container not inside ice machine to prevent contamination from hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Thawing (C)

Inspector note: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon stored in packaging thawed in refrigerator. Pierce or remove packaging per package directions prior to thawing.
code 590.003/3-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Soils and debris behind ice machines in kitchen. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hand sink at bar leaks. Repair as needed.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Day light visible at back door. Repair or install as needed to prevent pests from entering.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on September 16, 2025: 9 previous findings did not recur.

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