Zen Restaurant

November 12, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings16
  • critical findings4

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Failed findings

  • Separation Segregation Cross Contaminationcritical
    Inspector note: Raw animal products stored on shelf above cooked and ready to eat foods. • Separate raw fish from cooked fish
    code 08-3-302.11/3-304.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Person in charge Assignedcritical
    Inspector note: No person in charge - There shall be a person in charge during all hours of operations. Assign
    code M-2-101.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: Food handler preparing sushi - no proof that said employee has been trained in sushi prep. • No employee on promises can demonstrate knowledge in food safety & sanitation. Properly train all employees per code
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Non-Compliance w/Employee Health Policycritical
    Inspector note: PIC cannot explain the employee illness policy.
    code M-2-201.11/.14 .15*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PHF's Properly Thawed
    Inspector note: PHF 's thawed in standing water and at room temperature
    code 06-3-501.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Protection
    Inspector note: Food containers stored in customer ice • Observed food handler dumping liquid waste in food prep sink with food thawing in sink • Open foods not stored in food grade containers. • Raise all food containers 6" above the floor • Using bowl to foods. • Using wooden handle utensils -observed hand in contact with food
    code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: In use utensils stored in standing water & on oven door handle
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Rust on shelving inside refrig. unit.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: Provide equipment thermometers to all refrig. units.
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
    Inspector note: In use wiping cloths stored on food contact surfaces and not in a sanitizing solution.
    code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Clean all shelving and remove wrap • clean interior & exterior of all refrig. units.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
    Inspector note: Bowls not inverted
    code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
    Inspector note: Paper towels not in dispenser
    code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floor under & behind all equipment.
    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: Clean ceiling and all attachments Grease drippings from rear of vent/ hood • Clean walls and all attachments throughout
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Mop not stored 6" above the floor • Personal items stored in prep area
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 7, 2013: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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