Ariake Sushi

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Observed small gnat like flies in the kitchen. [CA] Take effective measures to eliminate insects in the facility.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

The wiping towels are in 0ppm chlorine at the sushi bar. [CA] The chlorine must be at 100ppm.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed the brown sugar and salt bulk food bins unlabeled. [CA] Label the bulk food containers with the contents. [COS] The owner labeled them.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

The kitchen floor is missing grout and accumulating debris in between the tiles. [CA] Replace the missing grout and keep the floors clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

The metal shelves have accumulated thick grease. [CA] Clean the shelves.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Observed the white clean garbage bag used to cover food in the walk in refrigerator. [CA] Discontinue use of the plastic bag for covering food. Use only food grade items such as approved plastic wrap. Observed the cutting boards to be deteriorated. [CA] Replace them with new approved cutting boards.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

Official wording

Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The dish washing machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. [CA] The dish machine must have 50ppm chlorine. [COS] The employees changed out the chlorine container to a new one and then the machine tested at 50ppm.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed the floor to have accumulated debris behind and under some equipment as shown. Observed accumulation in the floor sinks. [CA] Thoroughly clean the floors and floor sinks.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Observed an unlabeled container of powder.[CA] Label each food container with the contents. Observed the bulk food rice bin to be deteriorated. [CA] Replace the deteriorated rice bin.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

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.

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Observed the ice bin/soda dispenser to have black accumulation on the outside of it. [CA] Thoroughly clean the equipment.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.