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October 13, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint-Fire
failed findings10
critical findings2

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. SERVICE BAR HANDSINK WAS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE CORNER OF THE BAR AREA. NEXT TO THE HANDSINK WAS A LARGE COOLER USED TO STORE WINE. IN FRONT OF THE HANDSINK AND ABOVE THE HANDSINK WERE STORAGE SHELVES USED TO STORE LIQUOR. THE SHELF WAS REMOVED SO THAT THE HANDSINK COULD BE ACCESSED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 44-46F, MARSCAPONE CHEESE AT 44F, SOUR CREAM AT 47F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE ANY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS. OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE AT THE BASEMENT BAR ICE BIN. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND TOASTER OVEN AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHROOM AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
code 34
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INADEQUATE LIGHTING OBSERVED ON THE DISHROOM AND SERVICE BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT SOURCES.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST MOVE THE TABLETOP DEEP FRYER UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WHEN IN USE. REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE MILK COOLER BELOW THE BEVERAGE SERVICE COUNTER.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL SUSHI CHEFS.
code 42
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. NO "NO SMOKING SIGNS" WERE PROVIDED AT THE ENTRANCES TO THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF THE SIGN TO POST AT ALL ENTRANCES. VIOLATION 7-32-020
code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 20, 2010: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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