Note:Permit expires 9/2016. Yan Wang to attend CFM Class/Expired 5/2016. Note:Meng Wang CFM Certificate expires 5/2016.Recertify by May 2016.Hood sticker/Cleaning due 1/29/2016.
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings
Observation: Ceiling covering in ladies restroom not attached so it is easily cleanable.
Correction: Attach ceiling covering so it is easily cleanable.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 20 foot candles of light was noted in the ladies restroom.
Correction: Provide at least 20 foot candles at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in consumer self-service areas, inside equipment, warewashing, equipment storage, toilet rooms
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02/01/2016 | Routine | |
- Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (repeated violation)
Observation: The operator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.( Sanitizer- Chlorine conatiner was empty).
Correction: Use a chemical sanitizing solution test kit to ensure the proper concentration of the solution.New container of sanitizer was reconnected for proper concentration/santizer.Corrected on site.Discuss with owner for proper testing of sanitizer solution.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (repeated violation)
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.Blocking Electrical Panel Box in back area of kitchen).
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.Fire Hazard also.
- Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.(Sitting in Mop Water bucket with grey water)
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
- Critical: Toxics - Restricted Use Pesticides; Criteria*
Observation: Restricted use pesticides do not meet the requirements in 40 CFR 152 Subpart 1 Classification of Pesticides.(Hot Shot and Raid containers used in facility)
Correction: Utilize restricted use pesticides that meet the requirements in 40 CFR 152 Subpart 1 Classification of Pesticides. Use only Licensed Pest Control Comany for exterminating issues.Orkin Contract in Place with facility.All commerical brought pest control sprays have been discarded via owner and inspector on site.
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10/13/2015 | Routine | |
Yang Wang to recertify for current CFM Certificate.(Expired 5-15-2015.Working on removing 2 dr lowboy cooler at bar area. ( Non-operational).
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
Correction: Ensure all employees wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Wood, Use Limitation
Observation: A wooden storage knife box is used as a food/utensile contact surface.
Correction: Discontinue use of wood for this purpose. All food contact surfaces must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent, to prevent deterioration and to maintain an easily cleanable surface.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Front counter 2 dr lowboy refrigerator was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.(Non-operational)
Correction: Repair/Replace the front service 2 dr lowboy cooler at Bar area to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the cooler, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the gas pipes uinder hood system in kitchen had accumulations of grime,grease and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents and safety issues.(Fire).
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Observation: Floor wall juncture in automatic dishwasher area under dishwasher is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.(Missing covening).
Correction: Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Ladies restroom wall tiles are not maintained in good repair. (Loose tiles and need of mortar/caulking).
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment.Blocking electrical Panel Box/Back area of kitchen).
Correction: Remove all unnecessary items from the facility. The presence of unnecessary articles, including equipment which is no longer used, makes regular and effective cleaning more difficult and less likely. It can also provide harborage for insects and rodents.Clear access to electrical Panel box.
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06/09/2015 | Routine | |
Discussed violations with owner.Permit expires 9/2015. Maintain temperature charts for all refrigeration units daily.Restrooms OK and dumpster area.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.(On counter surfaces in main Kitchen area).
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.Corrected on site.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the sushi display case cooler.
Correction: Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.Corrected on site.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: 2 dr Lowboy refrigerator at sushi bar was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.(Not operational).
Correction: Repair the 2 dr lowboy cooler to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the cooler, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Hand strainer basket was observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.(In disrepair)
Correction: Replace the Hand strainer to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration
Observation: erator is not testing the chemical sanitizing solution to ensure proper concentration of the solution.
Correction: Use a chemical sanitizing solution test kit to ensure the proper concentration of the solution.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of grime and debris on the following food contact surfaces: walkin cooler storage racks (Rust mainly/chipping)
Correction: and under sit down grill area tables.(Egg shells etc).
- Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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02/19/2015 | Routine | |
Temperature Charts not being maintained.Log temperatures of refrigeration units daily.Permit expired 9/2014.Submit fee for new permit, along with new application (issued today).Dry storage and restrooms ok.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.( Sitting out on counters)
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.Corrected on site.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: One hood filter was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.(Disrepair & Gaps between filter), and lowboy reefer not operational behind prep counter at front prep area.
Correction: Repair/Replace the hood filter/lowboy reefer at front prep area- to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and lowboy unit at front prep area per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the filter or lowboy reefer, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the Kitchen Prep Area and entire Kitchen.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
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10/29/2014 | Routine | |
Permit posted expires 9/2014 Current Hood sticker neede affixed to kitchen Hood.All lcooking hoods in seating tables current(Expire 9/2014).Restrooms and dry storage ok.Maintain temperature charts on all refrigeration units daily.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.(Owner/Chef)
Correction: Ensure all employees/Owner wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed soiled with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: Door gaskets in waiter station Beverage Air lowboy refrigerator.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
Observation: Pots/Pans were found stacked wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization, above 3 compartment sink.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored to allow evaporation of chemical sanitizer and moisture that may encourage microbial growth.
- Critical: Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory* (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwashing facility located at/next to food cleaning sink/grill area was blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the table preventing its use.(Corrected)
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the entir kitchen area.
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor.Discussed with owner/Management about lighting issue.
- Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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07/08/2014 | Routine | |
Permit posted.Expired 9/2013.Post new Permit.(Check with Health Dept).Application/Fees.Maintain temperature logs.Ceilings in dinning area have evidence of leakiage on ceiling tiles-Owner has contacted Landlord to correct this issue/violation.
- Critical: Parasite Destruction*
Observation: Raw seafood/Fish for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was in the frozen state, ensuring parasite destruction.
Correction: Ensure parasite destruction of raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish for consumption is frozen throughout to a temperature of -4°F (-20°C) for 168 hours (7 days) in a freezer or at -31°F (-35°C) for 15 hours in a blast freezer. Note:Need Parasite Destruction Letter from supplier on site.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the Hood Filters and condition of filters in disrepair, have accumulations of grime and debris.(Grease/etc)
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil/grease residues that become encrusted in/on the hood system(stack & Filters).Safety issue also. Hood is due for cleaning-Sticker for cleaning expired 10/8/2013.( New filters ordered and cleaning scheduled for next week)
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Items were observed cloth-dried rather than air-dried after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
Correction: Items must be allowed to drain and air-dry before being stacked or stored. Cloth-drying may transfer microorganisms to equipment or utensils.Discussed with dishwasher and Management about this.Items were rewashed and Air dried while on site.
- Critical: Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory*
Observation: The handwashing facility located at the Kitchen next to 3 comparment sink is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
Correction: Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the pots,pans,equipment in front of handsink, preventing its use.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mops and brooms not hung up to air dry.
Correction: Wet use maintenance items such as mops must be hung in a position that allows them to air dry so they are not allowed to grow contamination which can then be spread through the establishment at the next use.
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02/14/2014 | Routine | |
Hood Sticker expires 19-8-2013.Permit expires 9/2013.FHC's current/dishwasher/cook.Bathrooms/Outside dumpster area clean.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Kitchen Hood filters are not maintained in good repair(Gaps/Disrepair).
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.Pipes/Suppression system free of grease.
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09/04/2013 | Routine | |
Maintain Temperature Log daily on refrigeration units.Permit posted and CFM Certficate.Hoods in customer area seating and kitchen due for cleaning on 10-8-2013.Permit expires 9/30/2013.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Waitress Station cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair or Replace the Cooler to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the reachin cooler, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the gas pipes at the wonk grill station in kitchen has accumulations of food grime,grease and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Kitchenware and Tableware
Observation: Tableware were found handled, displayed or dispensed with the food or lip-contact surface facing upward.(Dishwasher rack)
Correction: Store,Clean,Or Placer lip-contact surface facing downward to prevent contamination prior to use.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the hood area.(Light Bulb burned out).
Correction: Provide at least 50 foot candles at a surface where a food employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor
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05/03/2013 | Routine | |
Maintain temperature logs.Permit expires 9/2013.
- Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed
Observation: Floor wall juncture(Covening) in Kitchen (under auto dishwasher) is not coved and closed to no larger than 1/32 inch space.
Correction: Cove floor wall juncture to no larger than a 1/32 inch space.
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01/30/2013 | Routine | |
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