Tanaka Ramen

January 9, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
code 5Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E)WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
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(EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 25
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: 4-101.19 MECHANICAL STOPPERS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR CAUSE.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-301.12(C) Over-sized utensils too large for 3 compartment sink. Must provide alternate manual warewashing equipment install larger 3 compartment sink or remove all over-sized items.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN COMPARTMENT SINKS,REPAIR CAUSE AND MAINTAIN • WATER SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDED LID FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK,REMOVE,CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING AT SAID AREA. • FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR COUNTER WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA IN REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN • GRIMES ON WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER TOP,BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ON CEILING AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: CLEAN SPLATTERED LIQUID FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELD AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
code 58

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