Shinya Izakaya Grill & Bar

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed rubber gaskets on cooling units throughout prep area in disrepair. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handsink located in prep/diswashing area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain system in good condition

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed boiler/hvac space located in basement storage area with excessive clutter stored on floors. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items, organize and maintain premise

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned out bulbs in bar area and inadequate lighting in basment where dry storage/ice machine is located. Instructed to increase lighting in said areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 3 live large cockroach crawling on floor in front prep under prep table containing hot hold units, on the wall in rear prep area near cooling unit and dishwashing area during time of inspection. Recommended contacting pest control for service and cleaning and sanitizing the affected area. Must eliminate pest activity on site. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 4-201.11 observed rubber gaskets on cooling units throughout prep area in disrepair. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 5-205.15 observed handsink located in prep/diswashing area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain system in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 6-501.114 observed boiler/hvac space located in basement storage area with excessive clutter stored on floors. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items, organize and maintain premise

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 6-303.11 observed burned out bulbs in bar area and inadequate lighting in basment where dry storage/ice machine is located. Instructed to increase lighting in said areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed rubber gaskets on cooling units throughout prep area in disrepair. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed handsink located in prep/diswashing area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain system in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed boiler/hvac space located in basement storage area with excessive clutter stored on floors. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items, organize and maintain premise.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned out bulbs in bar area and inadequate lighting in basment where dry storage/ice machine is located. Instructed to increase lighting in said areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 large live cockroaches during time of inspection, crawling on floor in front of 2 door cooling unit with cold hold attached in rear prep as well as behind bar counter where cups and mugs are stored. Instructed to contact pest control for service on premise, must eliminate cockroach activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rubber gaskets on cooling units throughout prep area in disrepair. Instructed to replace and maintain in good condition.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all cooking equipment located in prep area including rice cookers, all interior and exterior cooling units, microwaves, hot hold units, prep tables, woks, stored kitchenware with surfaces accumulated with dried food debris. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize in order to prevent feeding source for pest.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handsink located in prep/diswashing area slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain system in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed womens restroom door not self closing. Instructed to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed working ingrdients stored inside containers throughout prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed boiler/hvac space located in basement storage area with excessive clutter stored on floors. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items, organize and maintain premise.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with accumulated grease and food debris under all heavy equipment throughout prep and bar area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out bulbs in bar area and inadequate lighting in basment where dry storage/ice machine is located. Instructed to increase lighting in said areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN DISH AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AND BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.16: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT BAR LEAKING, NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DISH SPRAYING TO THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with 3 live roaches in rear prep,2 live roaches in basement on top of chest freezers, noted approx. 25-35 small black flies throughout facility dining room, bar, rear prep, dish and basement areas. Instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed in basement storage areas racks not raised 6" off floor, instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold holding unit in rear prep dripping water on to the inside of reach in, instructed to repair and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives noted improperly stored between kitchen three compartment sink and one comp sink. Must properly store knives.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on reach in coolers and aluminum foil used as liner in food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen chicken and beef stored in plastic thank you bags in the reach in coolers and 2 door refer units and reach in freezers and chest freezer in rear prep and basement chest frrezer units. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers not working at all 3 compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the top of the ice bin. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the reach in coolers with dead flies, all cooler units in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored in basement in a storage area, in ac unit rooms and in wash/dryer room instructed manager to remove all unused articles, animal cages, and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor grout in dish and prep areas. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed foam-like caulk on the walls and floor drains at bar and basement instructed to resurface area to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the ceiling on the east side of basement. Instructed to seal.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed handsink and 3 compartment sink faucet at bar leaking, noted 3 compartment sink faucet in dish spraying to the side, instructed to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving with flour, dust, grease, dead insects and dirt build-up throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed concrete floor in basement in need of repair, cardboard lining floor, with pallets used for elevation, chest freezers on top of pallets. Also noted this area is also used for dry food storage, instructed person in charge to seal floors to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable surface.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in hood exhaust system instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2611872 conducted on 2/6/25. Previous core violations not corrected: (51) 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine at basement.must provide where it can be located and serviced. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine at basement.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

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

Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly activity at premises.observed 15 fruit flies on walls at kitchen areas.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020a.must notify pest control operator and eliminate flies.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine at basement.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found walls not smooth and easy to clean at basement dry storage.must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean by cooking areas and dishwashing areas.must clean.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items in the kitchen area 2-door upright cooler stored covered with food-grade plastic wrap while cooling. Instructed to store tcs food items uncovered or loosely-covered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 dead cockroaches beneath equipment in the basement area: 3 dead cockroaches beneath shelves and miscellaneous items along the west basement wall, 2 dead cockroaches beneath chest freezers near stairwell. Instructed to remove all dead cockroaches and clean affected areas, and maintain all areas free of dead insects or other pests.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic bowls used as scoops in all bulk dry food containers throughout kitchen area. Instructed to remove single-use plastic bowls and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination while scooping and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood system above main cook line in the kitchen area missing adequate drip prevention, no grease drip gutters provided and grease deip build-up on surfaces of hood system above grill and stove burners. Instructed to provide ducting or other components to adequately prevent grease drip above exposed food, equipment, or utensils and maintain at all times.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items in the kitchen area 2-door upright cooler stored covered with food-grade plastic wrap while cooling. Instructed to store tcs food items uncovered or loosely-covered (if protected from overhead contamination) while cooling and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 dead cockroaches beneath equipment in the basement area: 3 dead cockroaches beneath shelves and miscellaneous items along the west basement wall, 2 dead cockroaches beneath chest freezers near stairwell. Instructed to remove all dead cockroaches and clean affected areas, and maintain all areas free of dead insects or other pests.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed single-use plastic bowls used as scoops in all bulk dry food containers throughout kitchen area. Instructed to remove single-use plastic bowls and replace with multi-use utensils with handles to prevent contamination while scooping and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood system above main cook line in the kitchen area missing adequate drip prevention, no grease drip gutters provided and grease deip build-up on surfaces of hood system above grill and stove burners. Instructed to provide ducting or other components to adequately prevent grease drip above exposed food, equipment, or utensils and maintain at all times.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on interior surfaces of three compartment sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed self closing device on womens washroom closing completely. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in womens washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle in womens washroom and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed walls in women and mens washrooms, instructed to seal walls smoothly for ease of cleanability and non absorbency.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior of utility sink with black residue. Instructed to clean and maintain.