KIKU JAPANESE RESTAURANT Inspection – July 24, 2025

High Priority 1

#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored over prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 3 white cutting boards in the kitchen.

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at sushi bar

#2Basic21-19-4

Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish drying shelf . Operator separated **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red microwave on counter

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen area soiled. Reach in cooler gaskets in back kitchen area

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior and shelves next to water heater in back kitchen area soiled

#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cucumbers on top of margarine in walk in cooler.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at three comp sink

#11Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink.

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