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Kiku Japanese Restaurant

October 25, 2023 · Score 26

🫥not rated

official resultScore 26
score26 pts
inspection typeAdministrative Miscellaneous / Compliance Inspection
failed findings6
critical findings3

Failed findings

fridge is giving… room tempcritical

Official wording: Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
code 02GCriticalstatus: Critical
roaches are dining toocritical

Official wording: Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
code 04MCriticalstatus: Critical
grimy wiping clothscritical

Official wording: Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
code 06FCriticalstatus: Critical
basically rolling out the welcome mat for pests

Official wording: Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
code 08Astatus: Not Critical
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
code 10Fstatus: Not Critical
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted

code 20-06status: Not Critical

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with C on June 27, 2023: Score changed by -7 points. 4 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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