1222 16 Avenue NW · CAPITOL HILL
September 10, 2025
PassReusable clean cloths were observed on the counters. , - Have a wet reusable cleaning cloth submerge in sanitizer solutions when they are not in use.
Chlorine sanitizer solution was measured at 0 ppm. , - The staff member made a new sanitizer solution during the inspection. Have a Chlorine sanitizer solution at 100 ppm.
No records of daily pH testing for sushi rice were available at the time of inspection. , - Testing of the pH of sushi rice must be done daily and recorded.
Food debris was observed in the front hand-washing sink. , - Sink is dedicated to only hand washing purposes.
1. It was observed that a pack of cigarettes was near the front handwashing sink. , 2. The scoop handle was observed in the bucket of ice. , 3. Jugs of water were stored underneath the paper towel dispenser, posing a risk of contamination from drips or splashes., 4. Bowls are being used as a scoop for bulk rice supply. , 5. Box of food was observed on the floor in the walk-in fridge. , , Corrective Action , 1. Have personal items separate from food areas., 2. Have the handle portion of the scoop sticking out of the bulk ice., 3. The jug of water was emptied during inspection and moved to an appropriate storage area., 4. Have a proper scoop with a handle., 5. All food must be 6" off the floor.
1. Chlorine test strip expired, 2. pH test strip expired, 3. Iodine test strip expired, 4. Quat test strip expired, , - Have all test strip replaced.
1. Mouse droppings were observed along the bar, ice machine and dining area., 2. Back screen door has holes and gap under the screen door. , , Corrective action, 1. Clean mouse droppings., 2. Have the screen replaced and replace the weather strip under the screen door.
A 2023 food permit was posted. , - Have the new food permit posted.
1. The walk-in fridge light intensity is low. , 2. Cardboard boxes were being used as shelf liners , 3. Cardboard boxes were being used as a floor liner in the scrubbing station, 4. Staff washroom door was open directly to the kitchen area. , Corrective action, 1. Have the light replaced with a higher level intensity light or add a second light in the walk-in fridge., 2. Liner must be easy to clean, non-absorbent and durable., 3. Liner must be easy to clean, non-absorbent and durable., 4. Install a self closing door for the bathroom
1. Ceiling in the kitchen is dusty/dirty , , 2. Extra cleaning is required in the following areas: floors, walls, exterior of food equipment, , Please clean selected areas
1. Front bar hard-to-reach area., , 2. The ice machine had built up in the interior. , , 3. No cleaning schedule was available during inspection. , , 4. The dry storage was cluttered with many miscellaneous items. , , Corrective action, 1-2. Have the areas cleaned , 3. Develop a cleaning schedule., 4. Please remove/declutter/re-organize.