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 foods on the buffet (crab Rangoon, steamed dumplings, and Hawaiian chicken) to have internal temperatures below 135F for hot holding. Manager discarded foods at time of inspection.
6-101.11
Materials for floors/walls/ceilings not smooth, durable, & easily cleanable under normal use
Comply by : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the outlet at the side door to have duct tape covering the outlet and wall.
Observed cardboard on the floor below the hibachi grill.
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 : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed wet wiping cloths on surfaces throughout the kitchen.
3-304.12
In-use utensils not properly stored between uses
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed rice scoop for white rice at rice warmer on buffet in container of standing water. Person in charge dumped water.
Observed a knife stored between the meat make table and the prep table. Person in charge removed to the dish area to be cleaned.
Observed a large bowl used as a scoop in the large ice machine. Employee removed.
Observed a spoon stored inside a bulk bag of salt with the handle touching the food product. Spoon was removed.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair & adjusted per manufacturer's specs; and/or Scratched cutting boards not resurfaced or discarded
Comply by : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed ventilation filters missing for the left side wok station in the kitchen.
Observed the pepsi sliding door cooler on cookline to have a broken door and door gaskets.
6-403.11
Employee accommodations not clearly designated for eating/drinking/smoking
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee beverages stored on top of the dish machine. All cups were discarded.
Observed employee food mixed with consumer food in the walk-in freezer. Employee labeled and separated.
6-304.11
Mechanical ventilation not of adequate capacity to remove steam/heat/vapors/odors/smoke/fume
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed smoke from the hibachi grill in the establishment while ventilation unit was running. Inspector observed customer coughing from the smoke. The grill was turned off and smoke cleared.
2-402.11
Hair restraints & clothes that cover body hair not worn by employees
Comply by : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed person in charge not wearing hair restraint when he emerged from the kitchen to replenish food on the buffet.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair *
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 25, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed the three-compartment sink leaking from the middle basin during the three-compartment sink test.
Observed only one stopper available for the three-compartment sink test to hold water.
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
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed lids and a rice scoop stored in the handsink near the three-compartment sink. Items were removed.
Observed paper towels stored in the basin of the handsink at the dish machine. Paper towels were removed.
Observed a chair with sushi rice warmer blocking the handsink in the hibachi station area. Chair was removed.
Observed the server station handsink being used as a dump sink when employee poured out the standing water from the rice ladle container from the buffet.
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 : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed holes to the outside in the screen door.
Observed the screen door to the outside to be propped open.
4-601.11
Equipment not maintained free of encrusted grease/soil deposits
Comply by : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed heavy buildup around the nozzles of the soda fountains at the main server station.
Observed pink buildup on the side of the sushi display cooler.
Observed heavy buildup on the bottom of the scraping basin at the dish machine.
Observed the pepsi sliding door cooler on cookline to have white buildup on the outside.
Observed heavy dust buildup on the vent filters for the large ice machine.
4-101.11
Utensils/food-contact surfaces not made of safe, durable, smooth materials*
CRITICAL
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed container of sweet and sour chicken in the pepsi sliding door cooler on cookline cracked and held together with red duct tape. The food was moved to a stainless steel container.
5-403.11
Sewage disposal system used for waste disposal not approved*; and/or Other liquid wastes not drained to disposal per law
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 25, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed condensate from the sushi display cooler to be leaking onto the floor below the sushi display cooler.
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 sushi rolls on the sushi bar to have internal temperatures above 41F. Manager stated that the sushi rolls were prepared at 1130am (showed inspector time stamp from the rice). The sushi rolls were put in the walk-in freezer to cool down.
Observed raw beef, raw chicken, and raw squid on the hibachi buffet to have internal temperatures above 41F. Person in charge stated the food had been out for 1 hour and was removed to the walk-in cooler to cool down.
7-206.11
Restricted Use Pesticides - Restricted use pesticides did not meet the requirements specified in the Food Code.
CRITICAL
Comply by : Jan 25, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed two cans of "Ant and Roach" spray in a wall cabinet in the employee restroom. Person in charge was able to remove one can but could not reach the other can to discard.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair & cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
Comply by : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and ceiling tiles throughout the dining area.
Observed stained ceiling tiles above the buffet area.
Observed paneling at the window frames to be in disrepair.
Observed dust buildup in the ventilation unit in the men's restroom.
Observed holes in the wall in the men's restroom.
Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the utility closet.
Observed the wall in disrepair on both sides of the mop sink in the utility closet.
Observed buildup on the wall by the soda BIBs in the utility closet.
Observed heavy debris and buildup on the floor and wall below the dish machine.
Observed debris on the floor below the hibachi grill.
Observed standing water below the sushi display cooler.
Observed buildup on the walls at the prep area in the kitchen.
Observed buildup on the walls behind the three-compartment sink.
Observed pink and black buildup on the floor and in the floor drain under the handsink in the front of the kitchen.
Observed heavy grease buildup below the fryers.
Observed debris on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Observed dust buildup on the vent of the employee restroom.
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 plate of cream cheese laying directly on top of eel in the sushi reach-in cooler. Both food items were separated.
Observed containers of peppers and onions in the veggie make table laying on top of each other. Both containers were separated.
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination by another source
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed uncovered pizza, ice cream, steak, and fish in the walk-in freezer. Manager covered with plastic wrap.
2-103.11
Person In Charge Duties - The person in charge did not ensure that the requirements of section 2.103.11 of the Food code were being met.
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: The person in charge shall ensure that:
(B) persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed an employee's brother, who does not work at establishment, wandering around the kitchen. Inspector discussed unauthorized persons with person in charge. Inspector directed employee's brother to go to the dining area and out of the kitchen.
6-303.11
Lighting intensity not adequate in food prep, storage & service areas
Comply by : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed light out at the left side wok station ventilation hood.
4-204.11
Ventilation hood not designed to prevent condensate from dripping onto food/equipment
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed condensation dripping from the ventilation hood onto the serving area at the Hibachi grill. The grill was closed while employees cleaned the area and condensate stopped dripping.
6-501.110
Designated dressing rooms/lockers not used by employees
Corrected On Site
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION:
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed employee jacket and purse on top of single-service packets of sugar and salt in the main cabinet below the server station. Items were removed to the office.
Observed employee jacket, hat, and phone charger on a shelf above the make table in the kitchen. Person in charge removed items.
6-501.112
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests.
Comply by : Apr 22, 2018
RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
OBSERVATIONS & CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Observed dead roaches in the cabinet underneath the microwave.
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 and crawfish on same bottom shelf in the back of the walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged for proper storage.
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 brown buildup inside of soda nozzles at the server station. Employee cleaned at time of inspection.