Shinya Izakaya Grill & Bar

August 20, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeSuspected Food Poisoning
failed findings13
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED A SILVER PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: COOKED CURRY FOUND AT 48.9F AND 55.1F. 15 POUNDS OF PEELED GARLIC CONTAINERS WHICH INDICATE KEEP REFRIGERATED AT 41F OR BELOW ON CONTAINERS FOUND IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT AT 76.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 24 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $230.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH 3 LIVE ROACHES IN REAR PREP,2 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZERS, NOTED APPROX. 25-35 SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY DINING ROOM, BAR, REAR PREP, DISH AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS RACKS NOT RAISED 6" OFF FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. • OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP DRIPPING WATER ON TO THE INSIDE OF REACH IN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: KNIVES NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON REACH IN COOLERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER IN FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. • OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED IN PLASTIC THANK YOU BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AND 2 DOOR REFER UNITS AND REACH IN FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT CHEST FRREZER UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH DEAD FLIES, ALL COOLER UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT IN A STORAGE AREA, IN AC UNIT ROOMS AND IN WASH/DRYER ROOM INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES, ANIMAL CAGES, AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING. • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AND BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. • OBSERVED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT BAR LEAKING, NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DISH SPRAYING TO THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. • OBSERVED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR, CARDBOARD LINING FLOOR, WITH PALLETS USED FOR ELEVATION, CHEST FREEZERS ON TOP OF PALLETS. ALSO NOTED THIS AREA IS ALSO USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL FLOORS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2611872 CONDUCTED ON 2/6/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AT BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60
Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Inspector note: OBSERVED STAFF PULL ELETRONIC CIGARETTE (VAPE) OUT HER POCKET AND SMOKE VAPE IN REAR PREP DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE SMOKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS THAT DO NO ADHERE TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. "MUST APPEAR IN COURT"
code 62

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