| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|
8
|
0
|
Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed one metal whisk stored in the hand sink nearest the dish machine. CDI- whisk removed. |
|
13
|
1.50
|
Food separated and protected |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed several boxes of unwashed produce stored over washed produce in the walk in cooler. CDI- storage rearranged. |
|
19
|
1.50
|
Proper hot holding temperatures |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed one pot of clear soup stored on the stove with the burners turned off. The soup temperature was at 110F. CDI- instructed PIC to reheat soup and hold on burners with flame always on. |
|
22
|
1
|
Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed 2 containers of sushi rice held using TPHC with 9/15 date stickers on them. CDI- rice was discarded, containers were cleaned and sanitized. Observed facility does not have TPHC procedural template. CDI- provided today. |
|
26
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Observed 2 spray canisters of 'home use only' insecticides in the kitchen. CDI- instructed PIC to remove the canisters from the facility.
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed a grill lighter stored in the same bin as ginger root. CDI- lighter was relocated. |
|
37
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 9 buckets of sauce and pickled ginger stored on the floor in the kitchen and in the sushi preparation area.
3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed 2 water pitchers at a wait station unprotected and easily accessible to the public. |
|
41
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed 4 sauce buckets with single use bowls without handles being used for scooping and stored in the food containers. |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic containers stacked while wet. |
|
45
|
0
|
Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 7 torn gaskets throughout the kitchen and sushi preparation area and rusted shelving in the walk in cooler.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 small white cutting boards used for cutting fruit for the bar heavily scored. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Non-food-contact surfaces clean |
No |
Yes
|
No |
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris accumulation on an out-of-use stove top, a shelving unit where a rice cooker is stored with grease accumulation, and grease and food debris on top of the broiler. |
|
52
|
0
|
Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed outside dumpster with both lids torn off. The dumpster is shared by several other businesses. |