Umai Japanese Restaurant

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings9
• critical findings4

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot and Cold Watercritical
  Inspector note: Hot water not available at back handsink / Provide proper hot running water.
  code 27-5-103.11-.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Hand sink at sushi station used as prep sink / Discontinue use and ensure hand sinks are used for hand washing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: No CFPM on site at time of inspection / Provde a knowledgeable Person in Charge to be on site at all hours of operation.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Conformance w/ Approved Procedurescritical
  Inspector note: Provide a pH 7 buffer for sushi rice testing. • Rice pH last known log on 12-12-13 / pH must be recorded everyday / Provide proper logs.
  code M-8-103.12*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Rodent droppings noted on top of dish machine / Remove. Last extermination services done on 12-2-13 / Contact pest control.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: Knives stored in between equipment at sushi station / Discontinue and properly store.
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Installed and Maintained
  Inspector note: Hot water faucet at back handsink not working / Repair.
  code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Provide liquid soap and paper towels at back handsink.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Discontinue use of cardboard on floors.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 26, 2013: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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