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Tanaka Ramen

February 3, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings2

Failed findings

food from a questionable sourcecritical

Official wording: Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Designed, And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP ON THE EAST WALL WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS 10 FEET AWAY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK WITHIN TWO DAYS, AND USE THE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNTIL REAR HAND SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 11Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 51.2F, VALUED AT $20. 5 POUNDS OF PORK AT 50F, VALUED AT $20. 13 POUNDS OF WHEAT NOODLES WITH TEMPERATES RANGING BETWEEN 49F T0 65F, VALUED AT $26. MANGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOOD AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
code 3Priority
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932137, DATED 6/10/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS #35; MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS. #38; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
code 29
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Linen: Clean And Soiled Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
code 45

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 10, 2016: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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