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SALT LAKE COUNTY — A Salt Lake City food cart and a Midvale restaurant were temporarily closed for health code violations by the Salt Lake County Health Department.
Itto Sushi at 856 E. Fort Union Blvd. was temporarily closed for “imminent health hazards,” according to the department website. The restaurant was closed Aug. 15 for 32 health code violations. Itto Sushi was cited for storing raw fish in the hand sink in the sushi preparation area and thawing potentially hazardous food at room temperature.
An inspector also found the Itto Sushi employees did not have food handler permits and the person in charge at the time of inspection was unable to demonstrate knowledge of correct cleaning and sanitizing procedures for utensils and food contact surfaces. Food was also being stored on the floor, according to the health department.
The Tacos Guanajuato Cart at 5404 S. 4220 West was also temporarily closed. The food cart was closed Aug. 14 with 11 health code violations. Tacos Guanajuato Cart was cited for not properly cooling tripe, storing a food pan cover in the hand sink and having numerous flies in the facility, among other violations.
Three food establishments in Salt Lake County were also recently closed after inspections by the Salt Lake County Health Department.
