- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. At flat top grill
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Under prep table, under rice cookers, under reach in coolers cooks line.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage
- Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Cutting boards **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of flat top grill.
- Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
- Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shrimp in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Sushi rice **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Behind main cooks line
- Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corn starch. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Flour, corn starch, ext.
- Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.upright reach in cooler next to register
- Basic - Single-use gloves left on a food-contact surface. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of ice machine
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Upright reach in cooler
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Corrupts, broccoli, cut lettuce, shrimp, etc
- Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. In side reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles next to fryers
- High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Holding spring rolls
- High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. RAID **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sani bucket Exceeds 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Operator throwing meat outside to large bird.
- Intermediate - Interior of freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Sushi rice
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6/17/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On exterior of grill and flat top, behind equipment, and under shelves.
- Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Above three compartment sink
- Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
- Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around fan.
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cooks line
- Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Walk in freezer
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Under rice shelve.
- Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. In back shed.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Soda boxes next to drive thru
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Sushi make table
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Multiple items, chicken, shrimp, Wong tons.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Exceeds 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line.
- Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink in main kitchen.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles, egg rolls, various items. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Containers holding sugar, salt, MSG, soup base, etc. **Corrected On-Site**
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1/21/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. (In cooked rice and dry rice) **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface of hood filters and ice machine filter grill
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Black reach in cooler ambient air 67°F)
- Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. (Walk in freezer floor panel is loose and warping.)
- Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Several sugar, flour 5 gallon containers.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on table fan blowing over prep table.
- Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. (Shelf in walk in cooler).
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. (Raw chicken over cooked chicken, beverage cans, sauce cups)
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact containers holding baking soda, msg, salt, sugar, etc.
- Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cold side leaks. Hot water in kitchen hand sink is 131°F. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. (Cooling cooked chicken in multiple pans in reach in cooler next to grill. Cooler foods are warming in cooler with hot pans stored inside.) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom 90°F hot side, 87°F cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. (Cooked chicken) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Egg rolls from previous day)
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8/14/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/11/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink)
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.(throughout)
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(knife in sushi area)
- Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area.(over rice holders)
- Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.(front of kitchen)
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(walk in freezer door has exposed wood)
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. (Sushi rice made at 12:30pm)
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken, shrimp, and beef over cooked chicken and noodles in walk in cooler)
- Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.(bulk food bins)
- Intermediate - Food manager certification expired.(expired 4-8-13)
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by plastic wrap) **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(kitchen)
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(in restroom)
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5/6/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.(in bulk food bins)
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink)
- Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.(cigarettes)
- Basic - Food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer)
- Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(at sushi cooler)
- Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water.(shrimp and chicken)
- Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(at 48?f moved to ice bath)
- High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(imitation crab and cream cheese in reach in cooler elevated above the chill line of the cooler both at 49?f, moved to freezer to cool, cut cabbage, sprouts not in cooler both at 48?f, both iced down)
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw chicken over onions in walk in cooler)
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by large items)
- Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.(egg rolls, cooked chicken, dumplings)
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1/8/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(employee did not wash hands upon entering kitchen to work before engaging in food prep) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.(used to store kitchen items) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in walk in cooler)
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
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7/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/9/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.(employee only washing and rinsing pans and food storage containers)
- Critical - Medicine not labeled properly.(bottle of eye drops on cooks line)
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.(in reach in cooler)
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(no handwash before putting on gloves)
- Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements.(employee not sanitizing dishware and utensils after washing and rinsing)
- Observed equipment in poor repair.(bulk food bins)
- Critical - Observed food stored in standing water. (shrimp in walk in cooler)
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler)
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(knive in sushi area)
- Observed personal care item stored with food.(hat with sushi items
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(garlic in oil and bean sprouts in working reach in at 61 degrees f both left out during lunch both iced down and put into worrking cooler)
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(walk in cooler)
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(raw chicken over beef in walk in cooler)
- Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.(above 200ppm of chlorine in sanitizer bucket corrected to 50 ppm) Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
- Critical - Person in charge failed to insure proper handwashing by employees.
- Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.(handeling paperwork then food with no glove change)
- Wet mop not hung to dry.
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3/8/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Drain cover(s) missing.(under 3 compartment sink )
- Critical - Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized.(only washing and rinsing equipment and utensils in 3 compartment sink )
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(bamboo sushi rolling mat)
- Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Observed a nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in cooler and freezer)
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(in walk in cooler)
- Observed single-service items stored on floor.(in storage room)
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemical spray bottle on shelf with bulk food items)
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(walk in cooler)
- Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
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2/8/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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