Sakura Teppanyaki And Sushi

November 2, 2020 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: HANDWASHING IN REAR PREP/DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT SAID SINK DUE TO WATER PIPES LEAKING (PUDDLES ON FLOOR). UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER TURNED ON THE HOT WATER VALVE TO HANDWASHING SINK IN QUESTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD WATER AT HANDWSHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
    code 10Priority
  • surfaces not properly sanitized
    Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
    Inspector note: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND FRONT PANELS.ALSO COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN AT INTERIOR OF ICE BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
    code 16
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
    code 25
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR HOLES ON SCREEN DOOR AT EXIT REAR AREA. REPLACE SCREEN. REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED
    code 38
  • Personal Cleanliness
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EFFICTIVENESS HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEE IN PREP AREA.
    code 40
  • grimy wiping cloths
    Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
    Inspector note: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
    code 41
  • In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
    Inspector note: ICE SCOOP TO SCOOP ICE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE.
    code 43
  • Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled
    Inspector note: CLEAN COOKIE SHEETS STORED AT LAST SHELF BASE BY THE MOP SINK MUST BE RELOCATED
    code 44
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: CLEAN PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED AT FRONT PACKING AREA.
    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 CARDBOARD BOXES NOR ALUMINUM FOIL FOR SHELF LINER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. • MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. PROVIDED A RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-OBSORBENT SURFCE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,ALL SHELVES,FILTERS HOOD ON PREMISES.PANELS AND VENT COVERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -
    code 51
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH EXCESS DEBRIS,FOOD, DIRTY EMPTY BOXES ETC.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 26, 2019: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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