The purpose of this visit was to conduct a routine inspection. Ensure a certified food manager is present at all times during operation. Submit farm-raised statement for salmon from supplier within 10 days at the info provided. Thank you for your time today. If you have any questions, please call (703) 246-2444.
- Wiping Cloths/Use Limitation/Wet Towel Storage
Observation: Wet wiping cloths used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces were observed stored on the counter.
Correction: Wet wiping cloths are to be used for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces and are to be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.
- Fish Served Raw RTE / Records Creation & Retention of Freezing For Parasite Destruction (repeated violation)
Observation: No records of freezing for parasite destruction are maintained for the following raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form: salmon.
Correction: If raw or partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records for the frozen fish at the food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale to a consumer. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a letter the fish supplier stipulating that the fish is frozen as required shall be provided.
- Food Contact Surface/Durable/Nonabsorbent
Observation: Observed wet cloth being used to wrap tuna for thawing process in cooler.
Correction: Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent.
- Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager. It is highly suggested that you have more than one employee with the food manager's license. ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) issues the required photo identification card with proof of successful completion of a certified food manager's exam. Failure to have a certified food manager on site during ALL hours of operation including food preparation, food service, and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment/utensils will result in closure of the establishment.
- Handwashing Cleanser, Available at Handwashing Facilities (corrected on site)
Observation: Observed that hand soap was not provided at each handwashing sink.
Correction: Provide hand soap at each hand sink to allow employees to properly wash their hands. Hand soap was provided by employee.
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04/21/2015 | Routine | |
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a routine inspection.
**Please fax copy of CFM card within 10 days. Provided handout for information on ORS Interactive.
Facility Data:
Water Heater: A.O. Smith
- Utensils That are In-Use / Between-Use Storage (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing and/or in-use utensils improperly stored between use as follows: rice scoop in standing water. Observed knives in between equipment.
Correction: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food) with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, 3) on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized, 4) in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, 5) in a clean, protected location if the utensils are used only with a food that is NOT potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safe food), or 6) in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F and the container is cleaned frequently.
- Cooling Methods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following methods used for cooling were not adequate to facilitate proper cooling: Observed rice cooling in plastic wrap in upright refg.
Correction: Cooling hot foods shall be accomplished as follows: 1) placing the food in shallow pans
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: cream cheesen 55F, tunan 48F, spicy salmonb 49F, crab meat 50F--sushi case left. Note: Per the owner the chef may have left the items out during lunch rush. Spicy salmon 45F--True 2DR undercounter. Note: Put all items inside other refrigerator.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control/ Up to 4 Hours for Cold & Hot PHF(TCS) / Requirements (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food item for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. SUSHI RICE
Correction: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours, is used as the public health control the food shall: 1) have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature OR 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 2) be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 3) be cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 4) be discarded if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit is damaged: 2Dr upright refrigerator.
Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Certified Food Manager/Certificate Process
Observation: The person in charge (PIC) has a valid certificate of successful completion of a Certified Food Manager (CFM) exam but does not possess the CFM card issued by ORS Interactive, Inc.
Correction: Food managers who possess a valid certificate of passing a food safety exam shall obtain the photo identification card from ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) within 10 business days. A copy of the photo identification card can be faxed to the food safety section at (703) 385-9568. Failure to provide a copy of the photo identification card will result in further enforcement action.
- Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests. Observed spray can for roaches and ants. Note: Discarded.
Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination.
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01/13/2014 | Routine | |
The purpose of today's visit is to conduct a routine inspection.
Facility Data:
Water Heater: A.O. Smith
- Critical: Responsibility of PIC to Require Food Employees to Report GI Symptoms or Cuts, Disease, Medical Condition or Exposure to PIC (repeated violation)
Observation: Upon discussion with the person-in-charge, one or more of the elements of an effective employee health policy is either missing or incomplete. A complete employee health policy is required to be in place at the food establishment. At the time of this inspection, the Health Department provided and reviewed handouts and resource information in a red folder labeled "Employee Health Policy.
Correction: A complete employee health policy must have the following elements:
1) Employee training on foodborne illness, particularly symptoms of illness and prevention of the Big Five illnesses (see "What is Foodborne Illness" handout)
- Hair Restraint Effectiveness (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, visors, hair nets or beard nets to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service items. This section does not apply to food employees such as counter staff who ONLY serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff.
- Critical: Approved Food Source / Compliance with Food Law (corrected on site)
Observation: The following food item is not from an approved food preparation/processing facility: fresh mint leaves (home grown by owner). Note: Owner will not serve mint and will take it back home.
Correction: Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with the Law.
- Critical: No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: A food employee was observed handling the following ready-to-eat food using their bare hands: fresh mint and avocado. Note: The owner packed the mint and will take it home. Employee will eat the avacado for lunch. They should not serve the food.
Correction: Except when washing fruits and vegetables, food employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods using their bare hands. Employees shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, or clean disposable gloves to handle all ready-to-eat foods.
- Fish Served Raw RTE / Records Creation & Retention of Freezing For Parasite Destruction
Observation: No records of freezing for parasite destruction are maintained for the following raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form: All fish for sushi and sashimi on menu.
Correction: If raw or partially cooked fish are served or sold in ready-to-eat form, the person in charge shall record the freezing temperature and time to which the fish are subjected and shall retain the records for the frozen fish at the food establishment for 90 calendar days beyond the time of service or sale to a consumer. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a letter the fish supplier stipulating that the fish is frozen as required shall be provided.
- Critical: PHF(TCS) Cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 Hours Total (corrected on site)
Observation: The following cooked potentially hazardous food(s) are not being adequately cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and to 41°F within a total of six hours. Observed cooked carrots and cooked eggs with beans at 46F and 45F, cooling for more thand 12 hours in prep refrigerator. Note: Discarded carrots. The owner will eat eggs and beans for lunch.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within two hours and to 41°F within a total of six hours to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria. Foods that have been temperature abused are to be discarded.
- Critical: Cold Holding of Potentially Hazardous Food at 41°F or less (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food items were observed cold holding at improper temperatures using a calibrated food temperature measuring device: crab 45F, fish roe 55F, cooked eel 54F. Note: Fish roe discarded. The owner will eat eel for lunch and other items discarded. --True 2DR undercounter refrigerator.
Correction: Potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be held cold at a temperature of 41°F or below unless the permit holder is using "time as public health control" as specified under 3-501.19 to limit bacteria growth.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control/ Up to 4 Hours for Cold & Hot PHF(TCS) / Requirements (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The following food item for which time rather than temperature is used as a control is not marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.--Sushi Rice
Correction: If time only, rather than time in accordance with temperature control, up to a maximum of 4 hours, is used as the public health control the food shall: 1) have an initial temperature of 41°F or less if removed from cold holding temperature OR 135°F or above if removed from hot holding temperature control, 2) be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, 3) be cooked and served, served if ready-to-eat, or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control, and 4) be discarded if unmarked or marked to exceed a 4 hour limit.
- Nonfood-Contact Surface/Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood-contact surface of the following equipment is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth: Aluminum foil used for lining for several equipment at cookline and sushi prep area.
Correction: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other foods that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
- Temp Meas Devices for Cold & Hot Hold Equipment, Present (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the following cold or hot holding equipment: Two sushi cases
Correction: Cold or hot holding equipment used for the storage of potentially hazardous foods (time/temperature control for safety food) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Operation (corrected on site)
Observation: The following refrigeration unit is not operating properly and is unable to maintain cold food at or below 41°F: True 2DR undercounter refrigerator 55F (start) and 40F (end).
Correction: Repair/adjust the unit so it is able to maintain foods at or below 41°F. Do not use the unit to store potentially hazardous foods while it is not operating properly.
- Equipment / Good Repair / Components / Gaskets
Observation: The door gaskets of the following unit is damaged: True 2DR upright refrigerator.
Correction: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Sanitizing Solution Test Kit Accurate & Used
Observation: The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.
Correction: The operator shall be monitoring the concentration of the sanitizing solution using a test kit or other device.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles / No Reuse (repeated violation)
Observation: Manufacturer containers for fish roe were observed reused for the storage of cooked eel.
Correction: Manufacturer containers may not be reused for secondary storage of other foods because the containers are not durable enough for multiple reuse and become uncleanable.
- Critical: Certified Food Manager/Presence Required (corrected on site)
Observation: There is no Certified Food Manager present at the beginning of the inspection.
Correction: It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless it is under the immediate control of a certified food manager. It is highly suggested that you have more than one employee with the food manager's license. ORS Interactive, Inc. (see handout provided) issues the required photo identification card with proof of successful completion of a certified food manager's exam. Failure to have a certified food manager on site during ALL hours of operation including food preparation, food service, and cleaning/sanitizing of equipment/utensils will result in closure of the establishment.
- Critical: Conditions of Use/Presence & Use of Toxics Per Law (corrected on site)
Observation: Pesticides labeled for residential use were observed in the facility and are being applied by the operator to control pests. Observed Raid for bugs in the kitchen. Note: Discard.
Correction: Remove residential use pesticides from the facility. When necessary for pest control, chemical pesticides must be applied by a certified pesticide applicator to prevent injury and contamination.
- Critical: Sanitizers, 21 CFR Criteria for Food Contact (corrected on site)
Observation: The concentration of the bleach solution was measured at more than 200 ppm in wet wiping bucket. This concentration exceeds the approved limits for use with food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils in a foodservice establishment.
Correction: Maintain the concentration of bleach solution at 50-200 ppm. Verify concentration using the appropriate test kit.
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08/12/2013 | Routine | |
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