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Nikko Sushi Izakaya

August 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings1

Failed findings

hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING SAUCES,MAKING SANDWICHES,RINSING UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMP SINK,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.ALSO LACKING HANDPAPER TOWELS,NO HANDSOAP AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
code 6Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE DISHWASH/PREP AREA AND THE BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE HOUSE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED ALSO LOWER LEVEL COOLER HAS RUSTY BOTTOMS MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THE ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM INCLUDING WALLS/CEILING INSIDE THE PREP WALK-IN-COOLER.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: LOWER LEVEL TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
code 37
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN MUST WEAR,MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 2, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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