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January 18, 2018 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE SUSHI SECTION. SUCH AS TUNA AT 43.0F 1 LB; SALMON AT 44.4F .5 LB; FAKE CRAB 44.4F .5 LB; COOKED EGGS AT 45.0F 1 LB. SPICY TUNA SALMON AT 44.5F 1.5 LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL RAW FISH AND COLD FISH MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 38.0F TO 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00.
code 3Priority
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE CREAM AND CHEST FREEZER WITH FROZEN FOODS (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARDS AND THE BIG ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. HOOD ON THE MAIN KITCHEN AND HIBACHI HOOD AND TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE FILTER ON THE SAME AREAS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUSHI SECTION. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
code 38
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

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Compared with Pass on August 18, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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