Yamato Ii

January 20, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Vegetables including cut cucumber and avocado at suchi bar at 50F on counter for less than 2 hours per pic Product removed and placed in refrigeration at 38F Products in lift top refrigeration at cookline/fryolators at 48F- Refrigeration is at 35F and through a discussion with the PIC it was determined the lift top is not being closed between use. Reviewed and corrected-
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked eel stored on the top of a toaster oven at 90F- Reviewed process with the PIC and the product was placed in oven to reheat to 165F and hold at 135F or above
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed employees at the sushi bar handling raw salmon for use in sushi with bare hands during preparation. The violation was addressed and the compromised product was voluntarily discarded and denatured Review glove use procedures with staff Corrected on site
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: Priority violations noted on inspection report-Review inspection with employees
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous pieces of food service equipment hung in the kitchen with heavy encrusted soils- Per the PIC the equipment is not in use Remove unused equipment and ensure food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized Soda guns at bar with heavy black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Handwashing sinks in back kitchen with equipment in them at the start of the inspection- Corrected
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous small black flies noted along the bar Rodent dropping noted below equipment and in employee locker room Establishmnet at this time is on a monthly schedule. Pest control reports were reviewed at the time of the inspection with notations of activity and repairs that shall be done to reduce risks of activity. During the inspection it was determined that the establishmnet shall have more frequent Pest cntrol treaments and following treament the recommendations from the IPM report shall be accessed and followed.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Employees drinking from open glasses in kitchen- Provide cups with lids/straws Corrected
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Clean all areas with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: At the front of the establishment there is a storage room that is located below the exterior stairs. This storage room leads directly into the dining area. During the inspection water from the rain was draining down into the space. Noticable gaps are noted in the stairs. The door to the storage area is heavily water damaged causing spaces it the bottom of the door. Repairs shall be made to this area to adequately deter rodent activity from accessing the establishmnt
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair Accoustacle tiles used in kitchen- Replace with food service ceiling tiles Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles- Repair Ceiling in dining room with broken plaster and water damage-Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 6, 2022: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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