CONDITIONAL
Shoji Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection
August 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspector's Report
Routine inspection revealed handwash sink in front coffee/reception area was missing soap and paper towels, which was corrected on site. Additionally, hot water handle at handwash sink requires repair, and storage items need to be elevated to prevent vermin harborage. Follow-up documentation required by September 10, 2025.
Violations Cited
3
#6
CORRECTED
MAJOR
Adequate Hand Washing Facilities; Supplied and Accessible
Why This Matters
Missing handwashing supplies forces employees to skip handwashing. Studies show only 31% of workers wash hands properly when supplies are inadequate. Spreads norovirus to hundreds.
What Was Observed
Handwash sink in front coffee service/reception area lacking soap and paper towels.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 113953, 113953.1, 113953.2
#40
MINOR
Plumbing; Proper Backflow Devices
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Repair hot water handle at handwash sink in front coffee/reception area. NOTE: Although hot water handle does not produce hot water when turned on, warm water of at least 100F was produced when both handles were turned on.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6
#40
MINOR
Plumbing; Proper Backflow Devices
Why This Matters
Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.
What Was Observed
Repair hot water handle at handwash sink in front coffee/reception area. NOTE: Although hot water handle does not produce hot water when turned on, warm water of at least 100F was produced when both handles were turned on.
CA Retail Food Code: Section 114099.6