SUSHI AVENUE ON THE SQUARE

3 findings recorded on Jul 8, 2026. 2 marked corrected on site.

1. Violation recordedItem 4-2A ↗

   Food protection

   Observed a food container of cooked asparagus stored under the prep top cooler and reach-in cooler in the main kitchen without any lid or covering. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food stored covered

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

   Observed a food container of cooked asparagus stored under the prep top cooler and reach-in cooler in the main kitchen without any lid or covering. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Food employee provided plastic coverings for each food container of asparagus. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2A ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Observed pink and black buildup inside of the ice machine. CA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

   Observed pink and black buildup inside of the ice machine. CA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: Food employee discarded ice and disinfected and cleaned ice machine. Advised discarding the first cycle of ice. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 11C ↗

   Approved thawing methods used

   Observed vacuum packaged tuna, that recommends keeping frozen, thawing in the cooler with vacuum package intact. Advised PIC to remove fish from packaging before thawing.

   Inspector’s full note

   Inspection item: Approved thawing methods used

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)

   Observed vacuum packaged tuna, that recommends keeping frozen, thawing in the cooler with vacuum package intact. Advised PIC to remove fish from packaging before thawing. CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11C ↗

   Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.