Abis Japanese Restaurant

381 GREENWICH AVENUE, Greenwich  ·  Restaurant / bar  ·  Risk class IV  ·  LCB201001005

Non-priority only

Only non-priority violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.

This establishment appeared twice in the town’s list under a mistyped licence number. Both histories are combined here.

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5Inspections
106dSince last
34Violations5 P · 10 Pf · 19 C
0Repeat
+13.0Trend
Jun 16, 2026Routine2 violations
10Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied/accessibleA handwashing sink was missing, blocked, being used for something else, or lacked soap, hot water or towels.Pf
28Toxic substances properly identified, stored & usedcorrected on siteCleaning chemicals, pesticides or medicines were unlabeled, or stored where they could contaminate food, dishes or food-prep surfaces.Pf

Corrections due: 6/24

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This form carries no usable summary box, so the violations above could not be cross-checked against a second count. They are listed as marked on the form.
scan artifact covers the summary box Sweep 2026-09-16: Read all 56 rows, both columns, and continuation sheet. Only items 10 and 28 are OUT (both Pf, per circled V letters and sheet). Item 29 is a phantom: its check sits in N/A; the circle/check the extraction attributed to 29 belong to item 28's V/COS cells (page skew shifts right side down one row). Tally box is covered by a folded sheet; counts unreadable. Corrections due 6/24.

Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 29 removed: the form marks it not applicable. It is not a violation. Item 28 is a priority foundation violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 10 and 28. Found in our own review of the original form.

Aug 28, 2024Routine7 violations
6Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco products useStaff were eating, drinking from open cups, or using tobacco in areas where food is prepared, which can contaminate food and surfaces.C
10Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied/accessibleA handwashing sink was missing, blocked, being used for something else, or lacked soap, hot water or towels.Pf
22Proper cold holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
23Proper date marking and dispositionReady-to-eat food held more than 24 hours was not labeled with the date it was made or opened, or was kept past the seven-day limit.Pf
28Toxic substances properly identified, stored & usedCleaning chemicals, pesticides or medicines were unlabeled, or stored where they could contaminate food, dishes or food-prep surfaces.P
39Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & displayFood was exposed to possible contamination while being prepared, stored or displayed, for example kept on the floor, under a leaking pipe, or uncovered in a walk-in.C
55Physical facilities installed, maintained, and cleanFloors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were damaged, missing or dirty, for example broken tiles, peeling paint or a leaking ceiling.C

Corrections due: 9/1/24 (Priority), 9/2/24 (Priority Foundation), 11/28/24 (Core)

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 38 removed: the inspector did not cite it. It is not a violation. The visit now shows items 6, 10, 22, 23, 28, 39 and 55. Found in our own review of the original form.

Apr 3, 2024Routine15 violations
5Written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal eventsThe kitchen had no written plan for cleaning up after someone vomits or has diarrhea on the premises, an event that can spread norovirus widely.Pf
10Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied/accessibleA handwashing sink was missing, blocked, being used for something else, or lacked soap, hot water or towels.Pf
15Food separated and protectedRaw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs were stored where they could drip onto or touch ready-to-eat food, or food was left uncovered.P
21Proper hot holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept hot, such as soup or items on a steam table, was found below 135°F.P
22Proper cold holding temperaturesFood meant to be kept cold, such as meat, dairy, cut produce or cooked leftovers, was found warmer than 41°F.P
23Proper date marking and dispositionReady-to-eat food held more than 24 hours was not labeled with the date it was made or opened, or was kept past the seven-day limit.Pf
36Thermometers provided and accurateNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.C
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C
39Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & displayFood was exposed to possible contamination while being prepared, stored or displayed, for example kept on the floor, under a leaking pipe, or uncovered in a walk-in.C
41Wiping cloths: properly used and storedCloths used to wipe counters were left out on surfaces instead of being kept in sanitizer solution between uses.C
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
44Utensils/equipment/linens: properly stored, dried, & handledClean dishes, utensils or linens were stored wet, in a dirty area, or in a way that exposed the surface that touches food.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
48Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; cleaning agents, sanitizers, test strips availableThe dishwasher or three-compartment sink was not working correctly, sanitizer was too weak or missing, or no test strips were available to check it.Pf
55Physical facilities installed, maintained, and cleanFloors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were damaged, missing or dirty, for example broken tiles, peeling paint or a leaking ceiling.C

Corrections due: 4/13/24

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Record corrected Sep 15, 2026. Item 40 removed: the form leaves it unmarked. It is not a violation. Item 23 is a priority foundation violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 36 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 37 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 39 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 44 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 55 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 5, 10, 15, 21, 22, 23, 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 44, 47, 48 and 55. Found in our own review of the original form.

Dec 6, 2023Routine5 violations
35Approved thawing methods usedFrozen food was being thawed at room temperature or in standing water instead of in the refrigerator, under cold running water, or as part of cooking.Pf
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C
39Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & displayFood was exposed to possible contamination while being prepared, stored or displayed, for example kept on the floor, under a leaking pipe, or uncovered in a walk-in.C
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
55Physical facilities installed, maintained, and cleanFloors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were damaged, missing or dirty, for example broken tiles, peeling paint or a leaking ceiling.C

Corrections due: 12/14/23 for Priority Foundation; 2/6/24 for Core

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 55 added: marked out of compliance on the form and missed in the earlier reading. Item 37 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 39 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 35, 37, 39, 43 and 55, matching the inspector's own count. Found in our own review of the original form.

Jun 8, 2023Routine5 violations
16Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitizedCutting boards, slicers, utensils or other surfaces that touch food were not being properly washed and sanitized between uses.Pf
36Thermometers provided and accurateNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.C
41Wiping cloths: properly used and storedCloths used to wipe counters were left out on surfaces instead of being kept in sanitizer solution between uses.C
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C

Corrections due: "10 days" (Priority Foundation) / "90 days" (Core) — handwriting overlaps rows

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 16 is a priority foundation violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 36 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 16, 36, 41, 43 and 47. Found in our own review of the original form.

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