Restaurant Inspection Scores, June 17

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Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here.

Lowest Scores:

Harry’s Italian Restaurant
8472 US-51 Millington, TN 38053
Score: 66
Violations Include: The person in charge could now demonstrate knowledge during inspection; raw chicken improperly stored over mushrooms and cheese; employees not wearing proper hair restraints while prepping food; cutting boards excessively worn with deep grooves; uncovered food throughout food prep area; roasted chicken base not refrigerated after opening; no smoking sign at entrance; dirty vent filter on vent hood; personal water bottle improperly stored in food prep area; interior of oven not clean; salmon thawing in sink water; toxic chemicals improperly stored near hot holding line; utensils improperly stored throughout the food prep area; unlabeled food containers; and no thermometer available in small prep cooler in grill area. Full report.

(Harry’s Italian scored a 92 in a June 30 followup inspection.)

Zen Japanese Fine Cuisine
1730 South Germantown Road, Suite #125, Germantown, TN 38138
Score: 72
Violations Include: No manager present during inspection; pink and brown buildup in ice machine; no paper towel holder at sushi bar sink; microwave needs cleaning; bowl used as scoop in edamame container; ice scoop stored in ice machine with handle touching ice; tongs improperly store at grill; wiping cloth stored on sushi bar cutting board; and boxes of chicken and buckets stored on floor in walk in freezer. Full report.

Trap Fusion
670 North Germantown Road Cordova, TN 38018
Score: 80
Violations Include: Handsink has a plumbing issue; no soap or paper towels at the handsink; no warning labels on juices; no hanging thermometers in all coolers and freezers; water buildup at the bottom of the prep cooler; dirty grill; dirty surfaces throughout the facility; and wiping cloth stored on food contact surface. Full report.

Krystals
7856 Highway 51 Millington, TN 38053
Score: 81
Violations Include: Water leaking from ceiling; food buildup on exterior of ice machine; unlabeled spray container stored in food preparation area; food and ice buildup inside the cooler; dirty fan cover; dirty ceiling vents throughout the food preparation area; dirty floors; dirty urinal and garbage containers stored inside men’s restrooms; and water leaking from air conditioning unit inside walk in cooler onto the floor. Full report.

Sage
94 Main Street Memphis, TN 38103
Score: 83
Violations Include: Pink slime found in ice machine; excessive gnats in kitchen; soap and paper towels missing from the sink; excessive deep grooves in cutting boards; no thermometers in prep coolers; seasonings labeled improperly; vent hoods have excessive dust and grease buildup; ceilings missing ceiling tile; entry door does not self-close; ovens, racks holding clean dishes, and bins holding clean dishes all need to deep cleaned; and no hair restaints or hair nets worn during food prep. Full report.

Atlantic Restaurant Bar and Grill
5359 Winchester Road Memphis, TN 38115
Score: 85
Violations Include: Damaged floors and ceilings; no illness policy present; food containers not labeled; damaged lights; non-food contact equipment is dirty; rusty equipment; and wiping cloths are improperly stored. Full report.