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Tatsu

March 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD IS BEING PREPARED IN PREP AREAS LITTERED WITH DEAD INSECTS (2 dozen dead roaches and hundreds of dead phorid flies). WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FOOD PREP AREAS UNTIL THEY ARE FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments. OVER 10 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES WERE FOUND INSIDE THE KITCHEN BASEBOARDS AND 1 UNDER THE SUSHI BAR. OVER 20 LIVE PHORID FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE BATHROOM AND STORE ROOM. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL TREATED AND DOCUMENTED IN DETAIL PEST ACTIVITY AS MENTIONED ABOVE ON MARCH 1,2011. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SEAL UP ALL POSSIBLE HOLES AND AREAS OF HARBORAGE.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PER REPORT # 343435 DATED 10/19/10 THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST AND INCLUDE: (32)UNSEALED RAW WOOD FOUND I FRONT OF THE SUSHI PREP CUTTING BOARD, (33) CLEAN THE COOLERS DOORS AND GASKETS, SUSHI AREA AND FRYERS OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND CLUTTER. (34) THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHENS ARE FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. (35) THE HOOD AND FLITERS ARE FULL OF GREASE BUILDUP AND THE KITCHEN WALLS MUST BE CLEANED AND FREE OF FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND DISHMACHINE ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. RESEAL THE KITCHEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
code 34

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