Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2020
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Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana, the earliest from 2012. Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana was last inspected on Feb 6, 2020. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana since Feb 6, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER CONDENSER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 13, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED BULK FOOD ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS
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Feb 5, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS AT ON SHELVES AND FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST AND GREASE DIRT BUILD-UP ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING RAT DROPPINGS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE WALLS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED BULK FOOD ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Aug 23, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND RAW FISH INSIDE REACH IN COOLER WITH NO 7 DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. (7 DAY CONSUME BY DATE).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 FOUND NO RAW FOODS DISCLOSED INSIDE MENUS. MUST HANE REMINDER STATEMENT AND RAW FOOD DISCLOSED IN MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNDER THE SUSHI BAR PREP SINK, NOTED THE WALLS AND CORNERS OF THE STORAGE CABINET TO BE DETERIORATING AND DEVELOPING HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS: THE SIDES OF THE FRYER AND BROILER AND THE PIPES BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE COVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS. NOTED EQUIPMENT (SPACE HEATERS, BOXES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED THE FLOOR TO BE IN POOR REPAIR (TILES SEPARATING FROM EACH OTHER, CAUSING A GAP INTO THE UNDERFLOORING) IN FRONT OF THE WAITER AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE SUSHI COUNTER. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENT IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE WATER SUPPLY PIPE AT THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT: DRYWALL MATERIALS, CONCRETE MIXER REMNANTS AND AN INOPERABLE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES.
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Sep 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE THE USE OF PLASTIC GROCERY SHOPPING BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND TO USE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS ONLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A CEILING TILE (DROP/TRACK CEILING). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Aug 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON THE SIDES WALLS AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN SOILED FLOORS AT THE SUSHI BAR, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, AND BASMEMENT DRY STORAGE CLOSET TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR RE-ORGANIZE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET ON THE 1ST FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW PROPER MAINTENANCE AND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Aug 27, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOT WATER DISPENSING UNIT AND FOR ICE MACHINE.ALSO;WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE HANDSINK INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM-MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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Aug 22, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOT WATER DISPENSING UNIT AND FOR ICE MACHINE.ALSO;WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE HANDSINK INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM-MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE KITCHEN,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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May 14, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE AND VALVE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER ON THE COUNTER NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS WITH RUNNING WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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May 3, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER BELOW THE SUSHI BAR WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL FOOD AND KEEP EMPTY UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SEVERAL TYPES OF SUSHI AT 46.5-47.6F, COOKED EEL AT 47.6F, AND RAW SHELL EGGS AT 49.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $183. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND UP FREEZER NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE SPIDERWEBS FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE AND VALVE WATER LEAKS BELOW THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER ON THE COUNTER NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR ICE CREAM SCOOPS WITH RUNNING WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana on file is from Feb 6, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana.
Has Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Matsuya Japanese Restaurant — Shiroi Hana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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