O Sushi, 4689 E. Speedway

  • History: This restaurant has had four inspections since April and the May 20 visit was its only failed inspection.
  • What the inspector saw: During the May 20 visit, the inspector found six critical violations, including improper employee hand-washing practices, an inadequately stocked kitchen hand-washing station, employees keeping personal drinks close to food preparation, and improper food storage practices for eggs and sushi salmon. An employee was also seen dumping mop water behind the building. The restaurant was given a  “probationary” rating.
  • Follow-up: Passed a May 31 reinspection.
  • Response: Insuk Park, the restaurant’s owner, said “everything passed on the 31st … We fixed it.”

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