| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
14
|
1
|
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction |
No |
No
|
No |
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed parasite destruction letters from a 2016 supplier that is no longer used. No current KGI parasite destruction letters available during inspection. Contact supplier for updated 2024 letters. Verification Required. |
|
22
|
0
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a container of chopped tofu sitting on ice at 49 degrees. CDI - A 4 hour time sticker was added to tofu to be discarded at the same time as prep area foods. REHS educated PIC on how to surround edges of the container with ice. No points taken due to the item being discarded after a 4 hour shift. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
No
|
No |
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed several sanitizer buckets with no labels. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection. |
|
35
|
1
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed several reduced oxygen packaged fish in the walk-in cooler and sushi coolers with intact packaging. CDI - Manager cut open packages. Repeat
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Pf - Thawing shall be conducted using the following methods: In a cooler of 41 degrees or less, under running water of 70 degrees or less, constantly stirring in a microwave, or part of the cooking process. Observed crab sticks being thawed on a storage cart. CDI - Item was moved to the cooler. |
|
36
|
0
|
Thermometers provided & accurate |
No |
No
|
No |
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed no thermometer inside of the reach-in cooler. |
|
38
|
0
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a very large light gap at the bottom of the back kitchen door. |
|
40
|
0.50
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two waitresses plating foods for customers with no hair nets.
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed waitresses plating foods with watches and jewelry on their wrists. |
|
43
|
0
|
In-use utensils: properly stored |
No |
No
|
No |
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a fully packed container for tempura breading with a handle submerged into the product. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location. Observed bamboo skewers being stored inside of a deeply soiled storage bin. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used |
No |
No
|
No |
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a piece of the sushi display cooler door missing. All sushi was 41 degrees or lower.
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed a sushi knife with two plastic spoons bent around the blade and held together with several rubber bands. Manager stated that it was created to cut cucumbers to the same length. Plastic spoons and rubber bands were removed so that the knife could be properly cleaned. |
|
54
|
0
|
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained |
No |
No
|
No |
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed a broken drain plug on the recycling dumpster.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open doors and lids on both dumpsters. |