- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
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07/24/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Sauce container . **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen . **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sushi bar display case .
- High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish eggs 62°f, imitation crab 64°f, cream cheese 63°f, eel 63°f in front reach in cooler at sushi bar . Crab sticks -59°f, blue crab 69°f, imitation crab -69°f in sushi display case .
- High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
- High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Handled raw chicken and then touched clean utensils and other food prep areas.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts - temp 44°f on counter top, tempura batter 63°f at stove area.
- High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. See 03A-15-4
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep sink .
- Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
- Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Bean sprouts , tempura batter
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07/23/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense steamed rice. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
- Basic - Food stored in gray tubs not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soy Sauce stored on floor in kitchen.
- Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
- High Priority - Fresh garlic butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in ice water at 62°. Corrective Action Taken. DESTROYED.
- Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
- Intermediate - Soap bottle not labeled in sushi area. **Corrected On-Site**
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3/6/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bags of ice stored on floor in walk-in freezer
- Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
- Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- Basic - Gaskets/seals on TRUE reach in cooler in poor repair.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with a white residue.
- High Priority - Fresh garlic and ginger mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Move to walk in cooler.
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10/1/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually by the operator.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. CHICKEN.
- Basic - Food employee not using hand antiseptic after washing hands as required by the Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. No bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat food. In sushi area.
- Basic - Foods stored in holding containers in cook area not covered, and ice in waitress area.
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover on ice machine.
- Basic - Soil residue build-up under hot water machine.
- High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by ONE live roaches found on floor near small reach in cooler.
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink in sushi area.
- Intermediate - Sanitize water water tub in waitress area not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
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3/27/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Below 50ppm. The dishmachine is not capable of operating through all its proper functions. Sanitizing wares and utensils shall be done in the three compartment sink by dip method at 50 to 100 ppm Chlorine or 200 ppm Quaternary Ammonia until the DISHMACHINE IS SERVICED AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
- Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Metal bins and bowls in storage area.
- Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on microwave above prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth under cutting board on prep table.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Soup buckets in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Two door reach in cooler behind sushi bar.
- Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Shell eggs over seafood in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Bottom microwave on prep table.
- Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers above three compartment sink.
- Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. Old label/plastic wrap of yakiniku sauce not removed/replaced between fillings.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- Critical - Unlabeled toxic container does not bear identifying label. Sanitizer bucket near wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
- Wet wiping cloth at wait station not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
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11/27/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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1/17/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Clean spoons and spatulas stored uninverted .
- Critical - Observed accumulation of mineral deposits in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
- Critical - Observed food employee wearing gloves while washing dishes . Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food/soy sauce stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food/teriyaki sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler . Corrected On Site.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. True reach in cooler .
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found Two live roaches in kitchen area and two dead ones . Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 1/14/12.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
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1/13/2012 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Light not functioning in kitchen area.
- Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. (Touching faucet handles after washing).
- Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK. Corrected On Site.
- Observed residue build-up in mop sink, and a black substance on shelves in 3 door reach-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by one live roach found in kitchen area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled sanitize solution bucket. Corrected On Site.
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12/6/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dashi container not labeled .
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon/tuna/crab inside sushi cooler @ 44- 45 F. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Soy sauce on walk in cooler floor .
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Octopus on walk in freezer floor .
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Soy sauces on kitchen floor . 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 used to scoop ice .
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Bowl used to scoop crunchie . Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Microwave oven rotator plate is broken .
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sushi bar .
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
- Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty container below the prep tab on cookline .
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Kitchen area . Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code/foodbourne illness questions. Corrected On Site.
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11/2/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Water filters for the ice machine last changed 5/09 .
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Prep area .
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. True reach in cooler .
- Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
- Clean clean spoons are stored uninverted .
- Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Straws not prewrapped /protected .
- Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at the triple sink .
- Observed wall in disrepair.Sushi bar area .
- Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles on kitchen shelf .
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5/18/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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12/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
- Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened jug of milk inside the reach in cooler not date marked .
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta inside walk in cooler not date marked .
- Critical. Observed uncovered ice for consumption at the bar .
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Bowl used to scoop flour .
- Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Kitchen area .
- Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Ice bin at the bar is missing the cover .
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
- Observed build-up of debris, inside the mop sink .
- Observed clean rice scoop stored on a dirty surface .
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Kitchen area .
- Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool for washing sitting inside the hand sink in the kitchen .
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12/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Complied |
| No report available. | 6/4/2009 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 12/31/2008 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
| No report available. | 12/30/2008 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
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