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Furama Restaurant
October 2, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings8
- critical findings0
Failed findings
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surfaces not properly sanitizedOfficial wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & SanitizedInspector note: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. EMPTY SANITIZING CONTAINER CONNECTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER REPLACED THE SANITIZER WITH A FULL CONTAINER.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved Thawing Methods UsedInspector note: NOTED SCALLOPS IN WATER INSIDE CONTAINER AT THE PREP TABLE THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE SHRIMP WAS DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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grimy wiping clothsOfficial wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & StoredInspector note: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-Use Utensils: Properly StoredInspector note: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING LINES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED CLUTTER AT THE COFFEE STATION OF THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Previous Core Violation CorrectedInspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 39, 47 WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2622438 DATED 8/19/2025 NOT CORRECTED:- -39) 3-307.11 OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN PORK IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, AND A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING. -47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLER DOORS ON THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on August 19, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.
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