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Umai Japanese Restaurant

August 4, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings5
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: At the dedicated prep sink there was no indirect connection to the wastewater system observed; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the dedicated prep sink.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: The presented irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temperature warewashing machine would not turn on; repair or replace.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Observed the floor in the dish area leading to the back storage area is covered by a large piece of wood where the rest of the floor surface is tile; nonfood contact surfaces should be cleanable durable and nonporous; remove or replace the wood with a cleanable durable nonporous floor surface.
code 590.004/4-101.19-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector note: Above the dedicated food prep sink there are exposed utility lines and ventilation; enclose the utility lines and ventilation or install a ceiling to prevent possible contamination.
code 590.006/6-201.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Observed damaged or missing floor tiles near the standing fridges in the back storage area beneath the metro shelving; repair or replace.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 10, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time.

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