| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
8
|
0
|
Hands clean & properly washed |
Yes |
No
|
No |
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed employee washing hands at prep sink behind sushi display area. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC spoke with employee and had employee rewash hands in handwashing sink. |
|
24
|
1.50
|
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed multiple products (fried shrimp, fried chicken, grilled chicken, tempura crab stick) with no time label to begin inspection. PIC provided EHS with white binder that has products on TPHC, facility must ensure they are marking these products. Typically mark for 11am to 3pm. CDI- products marked during inspection. |
|
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 multiple chemical bottles filled with chemicals with no identifying labels. CDI- chemicals marked during inspection. |
|
33
|
0.50
|
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control |
Yes |
No
|
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 diced grilled chicken moved into walk in cooler for cooling, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. CDI- plastic wrap removed for proper cooling. Chicken cooled within parameters after corrective action.
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|
35
|
0.50
|
Approved thawing methods used |
Yes |
No
|
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 packages of raw tuna thawing in 2 door reach in, still in package despite the label indicating it is to be kept frozen until use. CDI- packages of tuna opened, PIC will adjust thawing method moving forward. |
|
38
|
1
|
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals |
No |
No
|
No |
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few fruit flies in sushi area. Observed a few flies in kitchen area.
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door to facility propped during entire inspection, no air curtain or screen door to protect from insect/rodent entry. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
No |
No
|
No |
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed buckets of onions on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed buckets of prepared sauces (teriyaki for example) stored on the floor next to prep areas. |
|
40
|
0
|
Personal cleanliness |
No |
No
|
No |
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee working with food with wrist watch on. |
|
41
|
0.50
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 0ppm quat sanitizer when testing multiple sanitizer buckets. EHS had PIC fill a new bucket from sink, EHS found that there was air bubbles in the line- likely causing issue with sanitizer. EHS found that sanitizer is at proper concentration after running briefly to release air bubble. CDI- sanitizer buckets refilled to 100-200ppm quat range. REPEAT. |
|
44
|
0
|
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled |
No |
No
|
No |
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple bus tubs wet stacked at clean dish area. |
|
47
|
0.50
|
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 boards at sushi prep area and attached to prep units that are scored with deep grooves, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. |
|
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 cleaning needed on walk in cooler gasket. REPEAT. Note: points de-escalated as this is a different area needing cleaning compared to previous inspections. |
|
55
|
0.50
|
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 significant buildup underneath cooking equipment at cook line, in need of cleaning. |