SHO GUN JAPANESE RESTAURANT
143 W NOBLE AVE # C
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1. Metal bowl without handle stored down inside pan of vegetables at cookline. 2. Two single-use cups without handles stored down inside bin of sugar. Manager removed all cups and bowls from areas during this inspection. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee backpack on top of sauce bucket near cookline. 2. Employee phone on shelf above bottles of sauce near cookline. 3. Employee keys on shelf beside bottles of sauce near server station. 4. Employee bag stored on shelf above restaurant food beside ice machine. Manager removed all employee items from areas during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station. Manager returned the cups to the warewash area and instructed the dishwasher to allow the cups to air dry before stacking the cups in the future. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in exterior storage room soiled with leaves.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two small holes on interior of ice machine lid. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Several bottles containing sauce stored directly on floor behind front counter.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between two prep tables at cookline. Manager removed knife from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut raw frozen beef stored inside grocery bag, in direct contact with grocery bag inside walk-in freezer. Manager transferred the beef to a food-grade container during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test kit unavailable for dish machine. Manager only has a quaternary test kit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle stored inside bin of panko in prep area. Manager replaced bowl with a handled scoop during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining counter in sushi bar. Manager removed cardboard from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested drink cups on counter in server station.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crack on corner of black plastic pan on dish rack above three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach-in cooler and counter at cookline manager removed knife from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: scallops (72F - Cold Holding). Manager and employee stated that the scallops were thawed at room temperature overnight on the edge of the three-compartment sink. Stop sale issued.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles and air vent over prep area in back of kitchen soiled with dust.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on dry storage shelf near cookline missing label. Manager added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: rice (52F-56F - Cooling overnight). Manager and employee stated the rice was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The rice is in a deep pan, covered with plastic wrap and a lid. Stop sale issued.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: rice (52F-56F - Cooling overnight). Manager and employee stated the rice was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The rice is in a deep pan, covered with plastic wrap and a lid.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing raw cut steak stored directly on top of pan containing cooked noodles inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the raw steak to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Pan containing raw tuna stored on shelf above pan containing sliced avocado inside reach-in cooler in bar area. Manager moved avocados to another area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: scallops (72F - Cold Holding). Manager and employee stated that the scallops were thawed at room temperature overnight on the edge of the three-compartment sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: scallops (72F - Cold Holding). Manager and employee stated that the scallops were thawed at room temperature overnight on the edge of the three-compartment sink. Stop sale issued. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On shelf inside walk-in cooler: rice (52F-56F - Cooling overnight). Manager and employee stated the rice was cooked the previous day and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. The rice is in a deep pan, covered with plastic wrap and a lid. Stop sale issued.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee at front counter dumped pan of water into the handwash sink. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co2 tank not secured behind building near back door. Manager layer co2 tank on its side against the wall during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf at cookline above clean dishes. Manager removed and discarded cardboard during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating with plate of food in warewash area above clean dishes. Employee eating at cookline. Manager had both employees put away food during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on shelf in kitchen above and beside canned foods and seasonings. Manager removed keys from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Large black pan cracked on clean dish rack above three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Large bowl containing raw shrimp stored on shelf above pan containing cooked noodles inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved raw shrimp to a lower shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf in kitchen near cookline: rice (83F - Cold Holding). Employee stated they removed the rice from the walk-in cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee return rice to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing degreaser stored in shelf beside bin of rice in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Manager removed degreaser from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeegee stored inside handwash sink near cookline. Employee removed squeegee from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large co2 tank not secured outside building near back door. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles throughout kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled with black substance in kitchen near back door.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Grocery bag co training personal food stored on top of cases of fish inside walk-in freezer.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal keys on top of can of sauce on shelf in dry storage area. Manager removed keys from area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink. Wet nested drink cups on shelf near fountain machine in server station. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. BLue bin containing sugar cracked on shelf near server station.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen at cookline. Manager placed oil on shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer near ice machine in server station.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of takeout condiment cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed box of cups on shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed avocados stored on top of margarine inside walk-in cooler.
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Washed jalapeños stored inside grocery bag inside reach-in cooler in bar area. Manager had employee place jalapeños inside a clean container during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw beef stored on shelf above bottles of sauce and scallions inside reach-in cooler across from cookline. Manager placed tray of raw beef on lower shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cookline blocked by large trash can. Inspector moved trash can away from sink during this inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Orange chisel stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed chisel from sink during this inspection. Container of food stored inside handwash sink in bar area. Employee removed fod from handwash sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired 06/2021. Manager placed an order for new test strips during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser missing label on wall near cookline. Manager added proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2023 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).