Tanaka Ramen

February 7, 2017 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
  • failed findings4
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • 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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 3, 2017: 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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