OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed bowls used as scoops in the container of sushi rice.
Observed ice scoops stored with the handle touching the ice at the ice basins in the server station. Ice scoops were moved to have the handle upwards.
Observed the rice paddle at the buffet line rice warmer to be sitting in standing water. Water was poured out.
Observed the ice cream scoop stored in standing water and the dipper well not turned on.
Observed bowls used as scoops and handles touching food product in the bulk food containers by the can rack.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed all soda nozzles at the server station to have buildup in them. Manager had them cleaned at time of inspection.
6-202.111
Homes/quarters used for food establishment operations; and/or Living/sleep quarters not separated from food operation
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pillows, blankets, and a space heater in the office.
4-602.12
Cooking & Baking Equipment - The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment are not cleaned at least every 24 hours and/or the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens are not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy buildup in the microwave at the unused server station.
5-205.11
Using a Handwashing facility - A handwashing facility is not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use; is being used for purposes other than handwashing or is not being used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed knives and scrubbers stored in the handsink at the hibachi/sushi station. Items were removed from the sink and placed in the warewash handsink. Manager removed to the warewash area.
Observed a chair with a rice warmer blocking the handsink at the hibachi/sushi station.
Observed yellow cleaning gloves stored in the warewash handsink. Gloves were removed by dish washer.
Observed towels stored in the handsink at the server station. Towels were removed.
7-206.11
Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed five cans of RAID or Ace Ant & Roach spray stored in the basin of the unused soda fountain. All cans were discarded.
6-501.18
Maintaining & Using Handwashing Facilities - Handwashing facilities are not kept clean, maintained and/or used as specified in the Food Code.
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed both sinks in the men's and women's restroom to have pink buildup on the faucet knobs and showing corrosion.
Observed the faucet knobs in the staff restroom to have buildup on them and to be corroding.
Observed the front handsink faucet to have buildup on the knobs and in the basin.
3-304.11
Food Contact with Equipment & Utensils - Food was allowed to contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are not cleaned as specified according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a black trash bag being used to cover the steamed rice in the rice warmer near the make table. Trash bag was removed.
2-401.11
Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - An employee was seen eating, drinking, or using a form of tobacco in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection could result.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed open employee can in the Pepsi cooler (near ice machine) on the top shelf. Manager removed can at time of inspection.
Observed employee open cup with a spoon in it stored above the make table. Manager removed the cup.
Observed employee cup (covered) stored on the shelf above the make table. Cup was removed.
3-501.19
Time as a Public Health Control - Potentially hazardous food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food that is displayed or held for service for immediate consumption was not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no time markings for the sushi rice at the hibachi/sushi station. Manager stated the sushi rice is only held for 4 hours but was not marked at time of inspection. Food was discarded.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on shelving inside both Pepsi coolers and the walk-in cooler.
Observed buildup at the bottom of the Pepsi cooler near the make table.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a white cutting board stained black with deep cuts sitting on the prep table, closest to the walk-in cooler.
Observed the door gasket of the Pepsi cooler, near the make table, to be in disrepair and held together with red duct tape.
Observed the light fixture in the Pepsi cooler, near the make table, to be falling from the top of the cooler.
Observed ice buildup in the walk-in freezer, hanging from the pipes of the condenser and into a gray bus tub.
3-302.11
Separation, Packaging & Segregation - Food was not protected from cross contamination according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed raw chicken stored on a top shelf in the Pepsi cooler (near the ice machine) and above ready-to-eat and cooked foods. Manager removed the raw chicken to the bottom shelf.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
Observed dust buildup on the ceiling, walls, and light fixtures throughout the dining room.
Observed stains on the ceiling tiles in the utility room, dining room, and throughout kitchen.
Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vents in the dining room, especially over the buffet area.
Observed heavy debris on the floor of the utility room.
Observed green substance on the right side of the large middle window facing Mill Street. Observed the window frame is in disrepair.
Observed dust buildup was observed on the exhaust vent on the ceiling above the stalls in both men's and women's restrooms.
Observed buildup and debris on the floors of the men's and women's restroom.
Observed splatter on the wall, to the right of the three-compartment sink.
Observed plastic wrap on a GFCI outlet to the right of the three-compartment sink that has food residue on it.
Observed the entry/exit doors to the kitchen to be in disrepair with holes in the doors and duct tape covering the doors.
Observed buildup on the floor below the wok line.
Observed buildup and debris in the drains on the floor at the wok line and below the front handsink.
Observed buildup on the mirror, floor, and walls in the staff restroom.
Observed dust on the exhaust vent on the ceiling of the staff restroom.
Observed the paint on the door to the staff restroom to be peeling.
Observed buildup and debris on the floor below the dish machine and soaking sinks.
Observed buildup on the wall behind the dish machine.
Observed buildup on the wall below the hibachi flat top and sushi station.
Observed standing water on the floor with a green tint below the sushi station.
3-304.14
Cloths used for wiping are used for other purposes; Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer; Wet & dry cloths not stored clean
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on surfaces throughout the establishment and not in sanitizer buckets.
3-301.11
Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed manager preparing fried sushi with bare hands. Food was discarded.
7-202.11
Restriction - Poisonous or toxic materials that are not required for the operation and maintenance of a food establishment, such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, are allowed in the food establishment.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a can of heavy starch stored next to the microwave at the unused server station. Can was discarded.
6-202.15
Openings to outside not protected against entry of pest as specified in the Food Code; and/or Protective barriers not provided for exterior walls/roofs
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed gaps in the back door with light coming through when the door was closed.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a chocolate sheet cake stored on boxes of frying oil in the dry storage area without a cover. Cake was covered and moved to the walk-in cooler.
Observed a plastic container of sauce in the make table Pepsi cooler without a cover.
Observed several tubs of ice cream in the walk-in freezer without covers.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee aprons stored on the can rack, at the unused soda fountain, and in dry storage.
Observed an electric shaver plugged in and stored on a shelf above the server station.
6-301.11
Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories is not provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no soap available at the handsink at the hibachi/sushi station.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the shelving in the walk-in cooler, both Pepsi coolers, and the make table cooler to be peeling paint and showing rust.
Observed wood being used as shelving in the dry storage area.
Observed a plastic bucket being used to hold hot utensils below the hibachi flat top. Plastic bucket was melting.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no floor-to-wall junctures in the utility room where the sump pump and water heater is located.
Observed floor-to-wall junctures to be in disrepair below the hibachi and sushi station.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the handles and door of the Pepsi cooler, near the make table.
6-501.111
Effective pest control measures not in place *; and/or Dead or trapped pest not removed from traps at adequate frequency
CRITICAL
Comply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a live roach on cardboard on the floor at the hibachi station. Cardboard and roach were discarded.
Observed flies in establishment.
Observed dead roaches on the floor in the utility room (with water heaters, sump pump) and also on the floor by the ice machine drain in the kitchen.
3-501.12
Frozen PHF not slacked in accordance with the Food Code; and/or PHS not thawed in accorance with the Food Code
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed shrimp and fish thawing in the three-compartment sink with shrimp sitting in standing water and fish thawing without temperature control. The faucet was turned on to run cold water over the thawing foods.
3-501.16
Cold Holding - Potentially hazardous cold food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cream cheese and crab sticks in the sushi display cooler to have an internal temperature above 41F (see temp log). Manager stated the sushi was recently made and stored in the display case for less than 4 hours. The foods were removed to the walk-in cooler to cool back down.
Observed cantaloupe on the salad bar with internal temperatures above 41F (see temp log). Food was removed to the walk-in cooler as manager stated it was recently cut before opening for service and within the 4 hour window.
Observed sushi rolls on the sushi ice table to have internal temperatures above 41F (see temp log). Manager stated that they were recently made but could not confirm a time. Foods were discarded.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICAL
Comply by : Nov 12, 2017
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ketchup, hoisin sauce, and oyster sauce stored in original cans on the sauce cart and the prep counters. Manager had employee put the food in proper containers.
Observed cooked sweet and sour chicken and general's chicken stored in cardboard boxes in the Pepsi cooler near the make table. Chicken was removed to food-grade containers.
Observed a broken plastic bucket being used to store jalapenos on the make table. The bucket was replaced with a metal container.
Observed some duct tape on gray bus tubs stored in the make table Pepsi cooler.
6-202.11
No protective shielding on light bulbs over exposed food/utensils/equipment
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no light shield over the light above the hibachi grill.
6-202.13
Insect control devices do not retain insect within device and/or are not properly installed
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a fly swatter stored on a shelf above the server station and above the right side soda fountain. Manager removed fly swatter at time of inspection.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed sweet and sour chicken on the buffet line with internal temperatures below 135F (see temp log). Manager had chicken reheated to over 165F (see temp log) and placed back on the buffet.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed manager cooking at the hibachi station without a hair restraint.
Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Employee donned a cap.
3-302.12
Food storage containers are not identified with common name of food
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed containers of MSG, sugar, and salt on the sauce cart at the wok line without labels.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed multiple boxes of food, containers of prepared food, ice cream, and bagged food on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Feb 07, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:
Observed no light available at the front handsink, closest to the entrance of kitchen.