Inspection
Aug 5, 2026
12 recorded violations
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food handlers observed handing and preparing foods without effective hair restraints; provide.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No written procedures to handle a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
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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(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Posted Allergen Awareness certificate expired January 1 2024; have at least one person go through the allergen awareness training and provide the updated certificate.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed in-use rice paddle stored in 82F water observed inside bulk food containers deli containers without handles touching food; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and utensils should have handles to prevent possible contamination by hands.
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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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Observed fried sweet potatoes and shrimp stored outside of active hot holding at 82F that per the person in charge had been cooked at or around 3:00pm; the person in charge voluntarily discarded the foods after the observation hot hold TCS foods at or above 135F.
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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Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
The establishment's online menu does not have a consumer advisory reminder; provide verbiage stating "Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry seafood shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness."
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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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple cold holding units without internal thermometers; provide.
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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Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
The large wood cutting board in the kitchen is heavily scored and scratched; resurface or replace the cutting board.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed the exterior surfaces of the cold holding units in the freezer heavily soiled in the kitchen floors walls and ceilings heavily soiled the interior of the deep fat fryer cabinet the lattice wood structure above the sushi bar is heavily encrusted in dust and soils and exteriors of cooking equipment heavily soiled; clean and sanitized of soils and grease.
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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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
At the exterior refuse area observed a discarded HVAC duct a broken bench a shopping cart and other items strewn about in the exterior trash area; remove and maintain the area free of unnecessary items.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s notes
The yellow hood inspection sticker shows service was done in June 2026 but that the expiration month is also June. Have your approved hood cleaner provide an updated hood inspection sticker with the correct expiration month.
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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Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
No 2026 lab pH rice test or parasite destruction letters could be presented during the inspection; provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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