| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
13
|
1
|
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated |
No |
No
|
No |
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed “white fish” used for Rainbow roll and sushi combo and “white tuna” used for double taster roll on the menu. PIC stated both items are escolar. VERIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed roe stored over spicy crab mixture in prep cooler. CDI: Items reorganized. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement of storage order from previous inspection.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
20
|
1.50
|
Proper cooling time & temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed noodles cooling in walk in cooler at a rate of 0F/min. CDI: Product was placed into a larger container and moved to the walk in freezer for cooling.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
21
|
0
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken holding below 135F at grill line in warmer. CDI: Chicken was rapidly reheated to over 165F.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salad mix in prep top cooler above 41F. CDI: Ice was added to lettuce and it was below 41F by end of inspection. PIC stated that they had just removed it from the bag at 1030am while prepping. Observed lettuce for garnish held out at room temperature. CDI: Product placed permanently on TPHC. TPHC procedures filled out during inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvements from previous inspection with regards to cold holding.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . |
|
24
|
0
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written procedures for sushi station where all items in the clear door sushi cooler and rice are held on TPHC. CDI: TPHC procedures filled out during inspection today.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation |
|
25
|
0.50
|
Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods |
No |
No
|
No |
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no asterisk on sushi menu for the following items: masago, shrimp tempura roll, tiger roll, spicy eel with crunch roll, snow crab and shrimp roll, and spicy shrimp roll. VERIFICATION REQUIRED |
|
33
|
1
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed noodles cooling in a deep, covered, plastic bin in the walk in cooler. CDI: Product moved to a larger bin, left uncovered and moved to the walk in freezer. Observed spicy tuna cooling in table top cooler at sushi station. CDI: Product moved to the walk in freezer to continue to cool. REPEAT VIOLATION
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . |
|
47
|
0
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board at fish cutting prep top with cuts and staining. Observed cutting board being used for cutting chicken with cuts and staining.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler and gasket on left door of grill prep cooler damaged. Have replaced.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed toaster ovens used for eel at sushi station and in the main kitchen are for “Household Use Only”. Replace with commercial equipment. |
|
49
|
0
|
Non-food contact surfaces clean |
No |
No
|
No |
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on shelving throughout facility particularly in dry storage area and some areas of the walk in cooler. |
|
55
|
0
|
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed build up on ceiling tiles and some walls in facility, particularly near grill area. |