Greentea Japanese Restaurant

May 12, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE SUSHI RICE IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT PROPERLY DRAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • TWO HAND WASHING SINKS NOTED NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. THE SERVER STATION HAND SINK FOUND BLOCKED BY A BUCKET INSIDE THE SINK. THE SUSHI PREP SINK BLOCKED BY A GARBAGE CAN AND A CUTTING BOARD. MANAGER CLEARED ALL SINKS DURING THE INSPECTION AND REVIEWED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION. • NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1 LB COOKED, PARTIALLY WRAPPED FISH INSIDE THE TOASTER OVEN THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 98F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE SUSHI PREP TOP COOLERS AND SMALL WHITE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BEARD RESTRAINT FOR THE CHEF WITH A BEARD.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 61.3F. IF STORED IN HOT WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE COOLERS OR USED ON EQUIPMENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BOX FREEZERS. • NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON REAR PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LIER INSIDE COOLERS OR ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. • DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • UNUSED COOLER ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
code 55

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