Shinya Izakaya Grill & Bar

April 16, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN PLACE FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN BASMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.PER PIC ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK CONNECTED TO CITY'S PLUMBING FULLY SUPPLIED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPERTOWEL FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMALTELY 3 LB CHICKEN, 6 LBS MUSHROOM, AND 7 LBS FISH CAKE SLICES, 8 LB KIMCHI, .5 LB SALMON ,4LBS BEEF SAUSAGES, 7 LBS COOKED SWEET POTATOES ALL STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF ALL SAID ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 48F-55F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL COST $40.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 LARGE LIVE COCKROACHES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN REAR PREP AS WELL AS BEHIND BAR COUNTER WHERE CUPS AND MUGS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON PREMISE, MUST ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA INCLUDING RICE COOKERS, ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS, MICROWAVES, HOT HOLD UNITS, PREP TABLES, WOKS, STORED KITCHENWARE WITH SURFACES ACCUMULATED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE IN ORDER TO PREVENT FEEDING SOURCE FOR PEST.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SYSTEM IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED WOMENS RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORKING INGRDIENTS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED BOILER/HVAC SPACE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE. • OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN BAR AREA AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE/ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
code 56

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