OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed steady leak from the middle basin of the three-compartment sink.
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
Comply by : Apr 12, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed pans of Hawaiian chicken stored directly on top of each other in the tall pepsi reach-in cooler. Manager separated.
Observed pans of raw chicken stored directly on top of each other in the walk-in cooler.
Observed scallions and cabbage stored in direct contact with shelving in the walk-in cooler.
Observed a box of egg roll wrappers stored directly on top of uncovered generals chicken in the small pepsi reach-in cooler.
2-303.11
Food employee wearing jewelry while preparing food.
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed cook on wok line to be wearing two bracelets while preparing food.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the M3 make table unable to hold an ambient temperature of 41F or below.
Observed ice buildup in the M3 make table reach-in cooler and unable to hold an ambient temperature of 41F or below.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICAL
Comply by : Apr 12, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an opened container of "thin soy sauce" stored in dry storage, without a cover and in its own can.
Observed cooked generals chicken stored in a cardboard box that previously contained raw chicken in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed to a plastic bus tub.
Observed cooked sweet and sour chicken stored in a cardboard box that previously contained raw chicken in the tall pepsi reach-in cooler. Manager removed to a plastic bus tub.
Observed bus tubs in the walk-in cooler to be broken and held together with red and silver duct tape.
Observed melted bus tubs storing food in the tall pepsi reach-in cooler.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup around the soda fountain heads at both soda fountains at the server station.
Observed grease buildup in the hood vent filters above the fryer/wok station.
4-602.11
Eq. & Food-Contact-Cleaning Frequency - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned according to the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Apr 12, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the blade of the can opener to have black buildup on it as well as in the gears and crevices of the opener.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two employees preparing food without hair restraints. Both employees put on hats.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no light available above the front kitchen handsink.
Observed a light out above the fryer station in the hood vent.
Observed low lighting throughout the kitchen and utility closet.
3-305.11
Food is not stored as required by the Food Code
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a bag of chilies and dried mushrooms stored on the floor by the office door in the dry storage area.
6-501.12
Toilet rooms & fixtures not cleaned as often as necessary
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the stall walls of the women's restroom.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at frequency to prevent buildup of residue
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the shelving of the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and both pepsi reach-in coolers.
Observed buildup on the fan blades of the fan in the sushi/Mongolian grill area.
6-201.13
Floor to wall junctures not covered; Water-flushed floors not provided with drains & graded to drain
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed no base coving in the utility closet, at the door next to the Mongolian grill/sushi area, and inside the sushi/Mongolian grill area.
6-501.113
Maintenance tools not properly stored; and/or Premises not free of unnecessary items/litter
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the office to have boxes unorganized and stored to the ceiling.
Observed excessive buildup of boxes stored at the back door and covered in water.
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 : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy pink and orange colored buildup in the basin of the front kitchen handsink.
Observed corrosion of the faucet and handles in the women's restroom, right-side sink.
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 : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a pile of wet cloths stored on the counter behind the handwashing sink at the 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 : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a sponge in the handsink next to the three-compartment sink.
Observed employee use the sushi handsink to fill a silver food container with water. Discussed with employee.
4-901.11
Equipment/utensils not air dried after washing, rinsing & sanitizing
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet stacked cups at the server station.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed uncovered brownies stored on top of vinegar bottles in the dry storage area.
Observed uncovered white food in water stored next to ice machine, on top of soy sauce buckets.
Observed uncovered squid, fish, ice cream, and cooked foods in the walk-in freezer.
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 : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed gaps to the outside at the bottom of the back door.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed buildup on the floor below the front kitchen handsink.
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 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 the paint on the door to the staff restroom to be peeling.
Observed excessive buildup and debris on the floor below the dish machine and soaking sinks.
Observed black 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/orange tint below the sushi station.
Observed debris on the floor of the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Observed grease buildup on the wall behind the fryers and on the floor to the left of fryers.
Observed standing water throughout the kitchen, especially at the back door near the staff restroom.
4-101.110
Nonscratching utensil not used with nonstick coatings; and/or Nonfood-contact surfaces not made of durable, smooth materials
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wooden shelving throughout dry storage.
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
Comply by : Apr 12, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed open and covered employee beverages stored on a shelf above water pitchers and the soda machine in the server station.
Observed open employee beverage stored on a shelf over the M3 make table. Manager removed.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the water to be turned off at the dipper well for ice cream.
Observed the rice paddle on the buffet in standing water.
Observed a bowl used as a scoop in the sushi rice bag.
Observed the scoop handle touching food product in the bulk sugar container in dry storage.
Observed the ice scoop handle touching ice in the ice basin at the server station.
Observed a spoon stored in the MSG container on the wok line with handle touching food product.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee items stored directly on top of boxes of coffee creamer and sugar below the handsink at the server station.
Observed employee items stored with single-service and to-go boxes in the dry storage area.
3-501.15
Cooling methods not in accordance with time and temperature criteria as specified in the Food Code
Comply by : Jul 08, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed noodles cooling in large bus tubs in the walk-in cooler.
7-207.11
Restriction & Storage medicines - Medicines that are not necessary for the health of Employees were allowed in a food establishment or were not labeled and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a Chinese "supplement" stored in a brown glass bottle on a shelf above the M3 make table. Manager removed.
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 same shelf with raw shrimp. Manager separated.
3-501.16
Hot Holding - Potentially hazardous hot food was not maintained at temperatures in accordance with the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Apr 12, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed Hawaiian chicken, lo mein noodles, and Italian shrimp with internal temperatures below 135F (see temp log). Food was removed and reheated.
4-601.11
Food Contact Clean to Sight and Touch - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils was not clean to sight and touch.
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed a cutting board, sushi rolling bamboo, and knives stored on the prep counter near the sushi display cooler with buildup on the utensils. Manager removed to the warewash area.
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 cantaloupe at the salad bar buffet to have an internal temperature above 41F (see temp log).
Observed noodles, shrimp, chicken, and beef on the M3 make table with internal temperatures above 41F (see temp log). Manager had stated that the food had been out about 2 hours when inspectors took temperatures and removed to the walk-in cooler.
Observed tofu and pooled eggs in the M3 make table reach-in cooler with internal temperatures above 41F (see temp log). Manager had stated that the food had been out about 2 hours when inspectors took temperatures and removed to the walk-in cooler.