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Zoku

October 6, 2016 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AT THE KITCHEN PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS N=MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1442133 DATED 10/01/2015 NOT CORRECTED:-#31)MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE SUSHI FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. #32)OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS MUST USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE. #33)DETAIL CLEAN MICROWAVES AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35)OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #41)OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT THE FRONT NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AT THE SUSHI PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTTS....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: NOTED THICK GREASE EMBEDDED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR CRACK ON FLOOR. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF VENTS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING AND ON CEILING TILES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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: NOTED MENS BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR (USED BY BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS)
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 38

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