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Greentea Japanese Restaurant

May 19, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-204.112(B)--- 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: 3-302.12--- ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
code 37
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: : 2-402.11--- 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: 3-304.14--- 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: 3-304.12---- 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: 4-903.11(A;C)---- 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: 4-501.11---- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON REAR PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND BASEMENT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- 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.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(B)---- MUST NOT USE PAPER TOWELS AS LIER INSIDE COOLERS OR ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. 4-601.11(B)---- 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: 6-201.11--- FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114---- UNUSED COOLER ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
code 55
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-12-26 REPORT #2636672. #10-5-203.11-- 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 VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 12, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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