| Violation Item
| Demerits
| Violation Description
| CDI | R | VR |
|
|---|
|
10
|
1
|
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.11 (B); Priority Foundation; A pack of tuna was observed thawing under running water in the handwash sink at sushi prep area upon arrival. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- tuna was removed from sink and placed inside cooler.
6-301.11; Priority Foundation; No soap was available at sushi prep handwashing sink. Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. CDI- soap replaced. |
|
15
|
1.50
|
Food separated & protected |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-302.11(A)(1); Priority; Raw, whole shell eggs were stored above vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Quail eggs were stored above root vegetable in the reach-in cooler. Protect food from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. CDI- eggs relocated in both locations.
3-302.11(A)(4); Core; Large ice cube tray was observed in the sushi freezer uncovered. Store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings (unless cooling) to protect from contamination. PIC placed plastic wrap over ice cube tray. |
|
22
|
1.50
|
Proper cold holding temperatures |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B); Priority; A container of tofu that was previously in an ice bath was observed at 60F. Ice had melted and water was no longer cold enough in container to keep proper temperature. Salmon and tuna on a plate were stored above the refrigerated compartment of the sushi fliptop cooler and measured 43 - 45F. Hold TCS foods in refrigeration at 41F or below. CDI- fish was moved to reach-in portion of cooler and tofu was placed in freezer to flash cool. |
|
23
|
0
|
Proper date marking & disposition |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-501.18; Priority; A container of cooked potato from 6/22 was observed in the reach-in cooler. Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be kept no longer than 7 days in refrigeration. The day of preparation shall count as day 1. CDI- potato voluntarily discarded. All other date marking observed compliant. No points taken today. |
|
28
|
1
|
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used |
Yes |
Yes
|
No |
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottles of degreaser were observed without labels. Clearly and individually label working containers of poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies. CDI- labels added. Full points may be taken for repeat violations. |
|
39
|
1
|
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-305.11; Core; Bags of onions were stored under the pipe leading to the hot water heater. A pack of tuna was observed in the handwashing sink basin upon arrival. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI- onions moved to a better location. Fish was removed from handwashing sink. Do not place food in a handwashing sink. |
|
41
|
0
|
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored |
Yes |
No
|
No |
3-304.14 (E); Core; Wiping cloth bucket stored above dry ingredients like sugar and sauce bottles. Containers of sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and single-service articles. CDI- bucket relocated. No point taken today. |
|
42
|
0.50
|
Washing fruits & vegetables |
No |
Yes
|
No |
3-302.15; Core; A cucumber was cut through its plastic packaging and avocados about to be cut on the makeline still had produce stickers on the skin. Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use and remove any stickers or wrappings. CDI- discussed proper washing of fruits and vegetables with PIC. Avocado was sent to be washed and stickers removed. Full point will be taken on next inspection for repeat violations. |
|
48
|
0.50
|
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips |
Yes |
No
|
No |
4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No testing kit was available to test Quat sanitizer in three compartment sink. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. CDI- provided some Quat testing paper and PIC placed an order with AutoChlor. |
|
51
|
0
|
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices |
Yes |
No
|
No |
5-205.15; Core; Handwashing sink faucet at the cookline is leaking at the base when turned on. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Reapir faucet. |