Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar / Up Bar

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeComplaint
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• 📋no certified food manager on dutycritical
  Official wording: Source Sound Condition, No Spoilage, Foods Properly Labeled, Shellfish Tags In Place
  Inspector note: (7-38-005B) FOUND FRESH, FROZEN VACUUM-PACKAGED FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER CRYOVACKED IN THE FACILITY USING THEIR 'VAC MASTER' MACHINE. (CHICKEN-8 LBS; FISH-2 LBS; BEEF-5 LBS; PORK-10 LBS AT A TOTAL COST OF $110.00). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF PRODUCTS. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME UNTIL ALL THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET WITH HACCP PROCEDURE. All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.
  code 1Priority
• ☠️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: (7-38-020) NOTED 8-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA; 6-ON WALLS & CEILING BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO COMMON HALLWAY; 5-ON CEILING AT DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE SOURCE. 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.
  code 18
• 🧫food prep surfaces dirty
  Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
  Inspector note: EXTERIOR OF ALL GARBAGE BINS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
  code 33
• ⚠️Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used
  Inspector note: FOUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE WITH GRIME/DIRT-MUST KEEP CLEAN; MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AT THE DISHROOM & ICE MACHINE AREA. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: WALLS OR CEILINGS AFFECTED BY SMALL/FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. DUSTY CEILING VENTS MUST BE MAINTAINED ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
  code 35
• ⚠️Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn
  Inspector note: ALL FOODHANDLERS & DISHROOM WORKERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
  code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 22, 2011: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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