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May 18, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HANDSOAP WAS AVAILABLE AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA HANDSINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HANDSOAP AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS WITH A SUPPLY OF SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 12Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED SUSHI PREP COOLER BELOW THE COUNTER AT 47F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED EEL STORED ON TOP OF THE TOASTER AT 65F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED INSIDE OF THE SUSHI PREP COOLER: SUSHI AT 46F, CREAM CHEESE AT 45F, SCALLOPS AT 44F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 14# OF FOOD WORTH $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 3Priority
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, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOF AND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN AND OUTSIDE OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE'S CHANGING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS USED TO STORE DISHES AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ICE CREAM CONTAINERS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED THE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES COME INTO CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MUST SEPARATE COLD PLATE AND DRAIN LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM LINES AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS AT BOTH BARS FOR ICE BINS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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. FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING BELOW THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VINYL BASEBOARD IS MISSING AROUND THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: THE SINK STOPPER LEVERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA ARE IN DISREPAIR AND DO NOT ALLOW THE SINKS TO BE FILLED WITH WATER. MUST REPAIR.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUSHI PREP COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CIGARETTE BUTTS AND SOME LITTER AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. MUST MAINTAIN THIS AREA CLEAN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 23, 2010: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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