Teriyaki House

September 12, 2023 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings14
critical findings3

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Employee left work area and upon returining to cookline did not wash hands. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Raw beef in close proximity to cut vegetables. Store properly.
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken in flip top cooler 80F. COS. Placed in cooler to cool to below 41F. Made within the hour.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Person in charge could not state symptoms for exlusion from work or illness policy. Retrain staff.
code 590.002/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Repeat and priority violations. Provide active managerial control. PIC could not state final cooking temperatures for raw animal foods. Retrain staff.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Evidence of mice activity with gnawed wall surface and droppings in back kitchen behind refrigerator. Droppings on shelving under cash registers next to sushi line. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report for treatment of mice and flies.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Discharges from the Eyes Nose and Mouth (C)

Inspector note: Observed food worker spit in trash barrell near dish machine. Discontinue
code 590.002/2-401.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Label all bus bucket storage containers in walkin cooler
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Floors with visible buildup of filth under cookline equipment and wok station. Clean to remove.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Grease trap lid is rusted and not sealed properly and as stated on pest report by modern from April 2023. Resurface/repair.
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: Large hole in baseboard wall behind/under wok station at cookline. Seal. Repair.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

Inspector note: Bug zapper in back area. Remove. Provide properly contained fly trap.
code 590.006/6-202.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Loading dock garage door propped open maintain closed. Hole in wall behind refrigerator in rear kitchen with gnaw marks and mice droppings. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove items in receiving area out of use flat grill and any other items not in use to prevent conditions of harborage.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 5, 2023: 14 findings appeared for the first time.

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