Yamato Ii

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings2
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Pipe below handsink at cookline leaking into bucket below- Make proper repairs
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Ceiling in dining room with heavy water damage in limited area- Make proper repairs Wall below 3 bay sink in kitchen opened to make plumbing repairs- Repair wall
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)critical
  Inspector note: Observed employees using the same pair of gloves for raw and cooked foods at sushi area- Change gloves between tasks and with proper frequency
  code 590.003/3-304.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Shrimp tempura stored on counter in ambient air at 105F Removed at the time of the inspection and reheated to above 165F
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Priority violations noted on inspection Review procedures with all staff
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Internal panel of ice machine with mold like buildup Soda nozzles at the bar with heavy black buildup Clean with proper frequency
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Rodent dropping noted in numerous areas of the establishment including in the dining room at the bar and sushi area in the kitchen and dry storage. At this time pest control is at the establishmnent monthly and was serviced 01/28/22. Provide an updated pest control report and increase services
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Food storage containers at sushi area with no labeling- Provide
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
  Inspector note: Chopped scallions stored in water at sushi bar- Discontinue Reviewed with PIC
  code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Plastic containers used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoops with handle
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sponges Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Sponges in use at sushi area- Discontinue
  code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 2, 2022: 2 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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