- Basic - Customers self-service hard ice cream in tubs, customers hand pass the rim of ice cream tub. **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. / reaching cooler at cook line. **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ at cook line **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. / at dish area. **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Food stored on floor. / food buckets walking cooler . **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./at sushi area. **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. / at cook line **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. / at cook line. **Warning**/ not complied
- Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood pellets in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**/ complied
- Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine all 3 **Warning**/ clean but needs more cleaning details .
- Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth **Warning**/ not complied
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07/23/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Customers self-service hard ice cream in tubs, customers hand pass the rim of ice cream tub. **Warning**
- Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. / reaching cooler at cook line. **Warning**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ at cook line **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line **Warning**
- Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Coffee creamer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Hat, apron at cook line **Warning**
- Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. / at dish area. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cut lettuce, cooked shrimp at buffet **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. / food buckets walking cooler . **Warning**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. At cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - In-use tongs hanging in the shelf at cook line. **Warning**
- Basic - Manual ware washing not washed, rinsed and sanitized correctly at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
- Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / reaching cooler at cook line. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./at sushi area. **Warning**
- Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. **Warning**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Pork **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. / at cook line **Warning**
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Warning**
- Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Dessert bowls, soup bowls, plates **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. / plate at the sushi area. **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At cook line reach in cooler **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./ throughout the kitchen **Warning**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. / at cook line. **Warning**
- Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood pellets in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line tofu temp at 52°, raw shell eggs temp at 50°, cut cabbage temp at 53°, pasta temp at 51°, raw beef temp at 50°, raw chicken temp at 54°, BBQ pork temp at 49°, **Warning**
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods on buffet cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rolls temp between 52°-63°, melons temp at 59°, cut lettuce temp at 58°, **Warning**
- High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice temp at 97°, **Warning**
- High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp at 83°, **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ garlic , tofu,corn starch 50°-83°, recommended operator to rapid chill .less the 4 hours . **Warning**
- High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At ice cream case in dining room **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Heavy Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine all 3 **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at dish area . **Warning**
- Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. The 2 reach in coolers at cook line have an ambient temperature of between 47°-50°, **Warning**
- Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth **Warning**
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07/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WALK IN COOLER and WALK IN FREEZER DOORS
- Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. INTERIOR WALLS OF WALK IN COOLER
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. WOOD PALETTE AND RISERS FOR FOOD ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK ON PREP COUNTER AT 80F. MOVED TO FREEZER
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in freezer - all products not commercially packaged. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW BEEF AND FISH **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN HANDWASH SINK
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3/11/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. LOOKS LIKE WATER DAMAGE OVER BACK PREP AREA
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. CUT PORTION OF COOKED DUCK STORED UNCOVERED AND DIRECTLY ON A COMMERCIAL BAG OF FROZEN PLANTAINS IN REACH IN COOLER **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. RICE
- Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. FRONT SERVER STATION HANDWASH SINK
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. ICE CREAM FREEZER GASKETS
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CUT CABBAGE IN TWO LOCATIONS 47F and 63F
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. ALL FRIED FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER AND EVERYTHING IN WALK IN COOLER (ONLY HAS A TAG HANGING FROM EACH SHELF IN WALK IN COOLER) **Repeat Violation**
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11/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Food stored on floor. PLASTIC JUG OF COOKING OIL AND A BUCKET OF MAGNESOL ON FLOOR UNDER HANDWASH **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. DISH AREA HANDWASH SINK
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4/26/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. IN SUGAR
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. OCTOPUS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. FRIED PORK PCS. AT 80F UNDER 4 hrs. PUT IN FREEZER TO CHILL
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. NOT PROPERLY DATEMARKED...ONLY ONE DATE FOR ENTIRE SHELVING UNIT
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4/19/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed EXCESSIVE buildup of BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. CUTTING and PEELING CUCUMBERS WITH BARE HANDS Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CHICKEN OVER COOKED PORK IN WALK IN COOLER Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW CHICKEN OVER RAW OCTOPUS Corrected On Site.
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9/25/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. //plastic beverage cups wet nesting - check ALL.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. //towels under cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. //handwash sinks slimey and need cleaning. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. //box of shrimp on WIC floor and bus pan of ground beef on WIF floor. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. //make table reach in cooler Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. //raw chicken on cabbage in make table top. Corrected On Site.
- Observed open dumpster lid.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. //cooked chicken 59F and raw chicken 51F in make table reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. //rapid chill
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3/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. excessive food debris in HWS. Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice spoon Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - walk in cooler shelves are rusty and the paint is chipping.
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11/23/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. ramekins and small sushi plates stored next to HWS being splashed. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut melon and fried chicken pieces. Corrected On Site. rapid chill - under 4 hrs.
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6/10/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable - using single use plastic bottle as scoop for fried rice. Corrected On Site. thrown away.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. food debris in HWS near kitchen entrance Repeat Violation.
- Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair - interior lid of meat make table broken and falling.
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5/25/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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4/29/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - make table reach in cooler on cook line at 53F. All PHF moved to working cooler after rapid chill in freezer. This cooler must be fixed to maintain 41F or below OR can only be used for non-PHF.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - freezer door and handle extremely encrusted.
- Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint. loose hair in front of cap. Corrected On Site. hair pulled back.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of brocolli Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing - scrubber sponge and food debris found in 2 handwash sinks; drinking straw found in wait station handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food - bowl in bulk rice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods in walk in freezer - raw chicken over RTE wontons. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat dumplings and raw shrimp in RIC. Corrected On Site. moved to freezer for rapid chill - under 4 hrs.
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4/20/2011 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/25/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination-no sneeze guard above self serve rice in cooker on buffet.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bamboo sushi covered with plastic wrap
- Light not functioning above fryer.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. walk in freezer
- Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor in multiple locations.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. chicken above beef in freezer Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed non-food grade happy face bags used as a food-contact surface - to store PHF in freezer.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. rice
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. shrimp and chicken
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found in dish area below and in dish machine - 8 total. This violation must be corrected by : 2-25-11. Repeat Violation.
- Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored - roach bait found touching cleaning gloves and scrub sponge undet buffet in cabinet.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in chest freezer - long term storage.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. pan too shallow - operator re-heated and changed pan. Corrected On Site.
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2/24/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/31/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Violation: 1 35a /Evidence of the live roaches
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11/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- 35 a Evidence of live roaches, at the time of call back 2 live roaches were found.
- 35a /Evidence of the live roaches
- 35a Evidence of dead roaches. At the call back inspection there were 4-5 dead roaches .
- 3B Maintain hot foods at 135 or avobe. Todays temperature at buffet 117F to 129 f
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11/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. At the buffet.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Inside the walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
- Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen by the rice cooker.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.On any of the cooks while preparing food.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. For a drill use for a mixer.
- Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavy rust.
- Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. After priming.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Heavy for all the reach in coolers at the cooks line.
- Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy at the shelves inside the walk in cooler.
- Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Heavily soiled ,dirty with heavy heavy objectable odors.
- Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises. On the floor by the area where the mixer are located.
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found,3 live roaches on the top of the prep table above the reach in cooler at the cooks line.
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found,2 live roaches behind the reach in cooler in front of the cooks line.
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found,4 roaches on the floor at the cooks line under the rach in table.
- Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. All over the dining room.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. All at the cooks line.
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. For every floor drain in the kitchen has heavy build up of food.
- Observed wall in disrepair. Broken tiles by the drink station.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
- Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris. All thru the kitchen.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. A chemical bottle with the prep items . Corrected On Site.
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11/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed frozen potentially hazardous food slacking at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef and shrimp thawing in three compartment sink in stagnant water. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up on make unit at cook line.
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7/19/2010 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. For storing MSC and rice.
- Violation: 34-09-1 Observed moderate grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
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4/9/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed raw fish food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk-in-cooler Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container inside make table next to ready to eat food. At cook line. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. For storing MSC and rice.
- Shelves in walk-in-coolernot constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Heavy rust on shelf in use for storing raw chicken.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on preparation table at cook line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed moderate buildup of black debris in the interior of both ice machine.
- Observed moderate build-up of grease under Wok stove.
- Observed heavy build-up of grease inside BBQ smoke room unit.
- Observed moder build-up of debris inside cabinet at buffet bar. Under sushi and dessert.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container of water stored inside handwash sink located in kitchen server station. Corrected On Site.
- Observed moderate grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live small roaches inside a box of menu in storage area. This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/2010.
- Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. Two small roaches in holes of a milk crate in use for storing hotel pans. This violation must be corrected by : 04/09/2010.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. At Wall located by kitchen exit.
- Observed heavy grease accumulated under fryers and BBQ smoke room.
- Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Old make table unit in cook line.
- Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For dessert buffet bar display cart. For reporting purposes only.
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4/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/3/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Self-service ice cream/rice and dried egg noodles lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At buffet bar.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet by rice.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Small white cutting boards and both cutting board located in cook line, are grooved and not cleanable.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet towels on counter at cook line
- Drain cover(s) missing. At drain located under dishmachine and in cook line.
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. For dumping at front servers station.
- Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
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12/3/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 4/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
| No report available. | 4/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 12/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 7/8/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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