Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed some color coded stained cutting boards in the first floor food prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain .

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused chest freezer at front sushi prep area.instructed to remove from the premises due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged door gasket on walkin freezer door. Instructed to repair/replace all damaged areas of door gasket on walk in freezer door and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working middle light in hood. Instructed to replace or repair non working middle light in hood and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust and grease buildup on filters of hood. Instructed to clean filters of hood and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gasket on walkin freezer door. Instructed to repair/replace all damaged areas of door gasket on walk in freezer door and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils and other dishes. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from rear of middle compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leaking three compartment sink and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on ground in dumpster enclosure. Instructed to clean and maintain dumpster enclosure.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple non smooth areas of floor in prep area of basement. Instructed to smoothly repair non smooth areas of floor in prep area of basement for ease of cleanability.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black buildup on interior of floor drain and floor drain covers near three compartment sink and wok burners. Instructed to clean interior and covers of floor drains in said areas and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working middle light in hood. Instructed to replace or repair non working middle light in hood and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and grease buildup on filters of hood. Instructed to clean filters of hood and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises. Pest control log book with monthly inspection reports dated 6/30/2022-3/29/2024 delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in front entrance double door in middle from top to bottom and rear exit door right and bottom base. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in rear prep area with a buildup of a gray substance on bottom base of shield. Instructed manager to clean shield and maintain in good condition to prevent contamination of ice.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe from middle compartment of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak from drainpipe.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed self closing doors of men and women's washroom not tight fitting. Instructed to repair both self closing doors of men and women's washrooms so that they shall be tight fitting.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground near dumpster in enclosure. Instructed to clean and maintain dumpster enclosure.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed brown buildup in front prep and rear dishwashing floor drains. Instructed to clean floor drains in front prep and rear dishwashing areas. Observed black buildup on floors and along bases of wall underneath cold and hot holding equipment in rear prep, front and rear prep handwashing sinks and three compartment sink. Instructed to clean said areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on lights and interior of hood in rear prep. Instructed to clean.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Frozen raw fish has been thawed while still commericially wrapped in reduced oxygen packaging (rop). Packaging must be removed from fish in rop prior to thawing under refrigeration or running water.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed open holes on bottom of sidedoor which allows for pests. Exterior doors shall be: self-closing, solid and tight fitting, and limited to designated use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not found on ice machine. Facility must provide.