Umai Japanese Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings5
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: Provide proper PH reading and knowledge of proper PH testing of acidified rice at sushi area.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: Provide proper PH test meter for accurate testing of acidified rice at sushi area. PH meter at time of inspection was unable to calibrate.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Proeprly store all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in food prep area's.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Properly clean and remove all greasy cardboard boxes from floor in kitchen area.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Properly clean all walls and exhaust hoiod system above hot food cooking equipment in kitchen.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 27, 2012: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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