Izumi Matcha

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No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

Two house flies observed in the kitchen area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

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.

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Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Floors are not maintained clean. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept 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.

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of to go cups and lids stored in the employee restroom. [CA] Discontinue use of restroom as a storage area,. Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Ice scoop stored in contact with ice. [CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.

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.

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Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Mold-like substance buildup inside ice machine. [CA] Clean and sanitize more frequently to prevent contamination.

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.

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer test strips not available. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

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.

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Plan review

In plain English

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

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Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Measured matcha and cream in standing mixer at 72F. Employees at the time didn't know when it was prepared. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PHF was discarded in refuse container.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Drain lines from soft serve machine extends into the floor sink. [CA] Provide a minimum of a 1 inch air gap between the end of equipment drain lines and the rim of the floor sink to protect equipment from back flow contamination.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Lacking chemical test strips to measure sanitizer. [CA] Means for adequately measuring the applicable sanitization method must be readily available (ex. Sanitizer test strips, thermal strips).

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.

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Plan review

Inspector’s notes

Facility was previously approved to use two taiyaki machines without a ventilation food. The approved machines has since been removed and replaced by an oven. The oven has not been submitted to this department's Plan Check for review and approval. [CA] The addition of cooking equipment shall be submitted to this department's Plan Check for review prior to installation and use. Taiyaki has been removed from the menu. Remove unapproved equipment from facility.

In plain English

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

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Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink located by the beverage prep area is obstructed and not accessible due to equipment being stored in the basin of the sink. [CA] All handwash sinks need to be unobstructed and readily accessible to allow employees to easily and properly wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee relocated all items obstructing the handwash sink.

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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Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping towels are observed used, reused, and stored on food prep counters. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

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.

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Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use

Inspector’s notes

Boxes of straws are stored inside the employee restroom. [CA] Utensils or any other food contact equipment shall be stored in a manner and location that is clean and protected from contamination.

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.

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Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Containers of foods (black sesame) observed stored on the floor by the upright reach-in coolers. [CA] Containers of food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

In plain English

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