Routine Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
Lack of single-use paper towels at dispenser for handwash sink located by sushi prep station. Roll of paper towel was available on top of the display cooler. [CA] Handwash sinks shall be able to provide single-use paper towels inside of dispenser to protect from contamination and allow employees to properly and easily wash their hands. [COS] Employee refilled paper towel dispenser.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
Inspector’s notes
Employee observed washing hands without using soap. [CA] Employees shall properly wash their hands using warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels. [COS] Employee was stopped and instructed to properly wash their hands.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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Time as a public health control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
Potentially hazardous foods (tempura, sushi rice, and deep fried crabs) are subject to time rather than temperature but written procedures are not available. [CA] Written procedures shall be available for review when using time as a public health control where food are time-marked and discarded if not used/served for a maximum of 4 hours. Provided TPHC handout to PIC.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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