Nisei Lounge

August 12, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: EAST SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH ATTACHED HOSE. MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT BACK SIPHONGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE BIN. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. GLASSWARE AND BEER STORED UNDER THE SEWER LINES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE ANY BEVERAGE CONTACT OR BEVERAGES UNDER SEWAGE LINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 APPROXIMATLY 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VILATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM SURROUNDING GROUNDS AT OUTDOOR WASTE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION.
code 19
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Dish Machines: Provided With Accurate Thermometers, Chemical Test Kits And Suitable Gauge Cock
Inspector note: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION.
code 22
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: FAR EAST SIDE BAR TOP IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, BEHIND BAR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WASHROOMS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT, DINING ROOM, BAR, WASHROOM WITH MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS IN THE DINING ROOM, GAME AREA, ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE MENS ROOMS FOUND DAMAGED WITH HOLES. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR. SLOW DRAIN AT THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST REPAIR. NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON SITE. MUST INSTALL. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INSTALL A DUMP SINK FOR WASTE BEHIND BAR. OLD UNUSED SODA GUN HOLDERS FOUND DIRTY WITH FRUIT FLIES. MUST REMOVE. SODA GUN HOLDER BEING USED FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE WEST SIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY/STAINED WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.
code 38
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: DIRTY LINEN OBSERVED HANGING ON THE LEGS OF INVERTED BAR STOOLS TO DRY. MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINEN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: ICE SCOOPS THROUGHOUT THE BAR MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
code 42

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