JAPANICA STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR Inspection – September 28, 2023

High Priority 1

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Sudafed on prep table.

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line.

#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

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

#2Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bowls in dish area under towel dispenser. Properly stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door has 4 inch gap at bottom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Meat wrapped in Saran and cases of food on floor In walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#5Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Rice scoop in soiled container.

#6Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in mop sink.

#7Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. From dishwasher.

#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At mop sink.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

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