Hood sticker expired 12-15-2014.Affix new/current cleaning sticker.Permit expires 6/2015.Permit pending upon current Health Department Permit fee has been paid. Invoice dated 4-25-2015 & 6/8/2015.
- Food Contact Surfaces; Cleanability*
Observation: The food contact surface of the cooking pans is not smooth, contains cracks, chips, or pits and can not be easily cleaned.
Correction: Replace the pans which have a buildup of carbonization, to provide a food contact surface that is smooth and easily cleanable, free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices to prevent buildup of food debris.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Floors in the kitchen in,around, and under deep fryer area is noted in need of cleaning. (Grease/Rags on floor area).
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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06/23/2015 | Routine | |
Maintain temperature logs daily for all refrigeration units.Permit expires 6/2015.Hood sticker expires 11-5-2014.Restrooms and outside dumpster area clean.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge* (repeated violation)
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.(Sitting 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: Fryer Laydel strainer was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.(Wire mesh in disrepair)
Correction: Discard/Replace the 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. Replace the laydel, with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided a the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen handsink.
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials.Corrected on site.
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10/28/2014 | Routine | |
Note /Maintain temperature charts for all refrigeration units 2x daily.(am/pm).Permit expires 6/2014.Submit application and fee to Health Dept for new permit.
- Critical: Demonstration of Knowledge*
Observation: A food service employee was working in the food service establishment without having a valid food service card.
Correction: A food service employee (2), shall have a valid food service card prior to working in the food service establishment. The person in charge shall not employ anyone to work in the food service establishment until they posses a valid food service card. A food service employee shall have a valid food service card while working in a food establishment.Online information given to Owner/Manager.
- Critical: Shellfish - Shellstock; Maintaining Identification*
Observation: The tags for the Seafood/Oysters are not available or are discarded immediately after the container is empty.
Correction: Maintain the identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served by retaining the shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date the container is emptied.Discussed with Owner/Manager about this violation/issue.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the kitchen ceiling area and grill area.(Food Prep station).
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
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Tile floor under Frigidaire chest freezer in front service area, is not maintained in good repair.(Floor tiles loose and not secured.).
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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07/17/2014 | Routine | |
Hood system cleaning sticker expired 12/16/2013.(Safe Serve),Maintain temperature logs daily on all refrigeration coolers/freezer units.Permit expires 6/2014.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.Corrected on site.
- Lighting, Intensity (repeated violation)
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the Main Kitchen Prep area/Grill/Deep fryer/Kitchen.(Ballast/Electrical).
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
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Floor tiles under chest freezer in wait station area and Ceiling Tiles in dry storage room is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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03/05/2014 | Routine | |
Parasite destruction letter needed from vendors on site.Maintain temperature logs on refrigeration units daily.Permit issued,Expires 6/2014.
- Water Pressure
Observation: Hot / Cold water under insufficient or inadequate pressure was found to serve the following equipment: 3 comparment sink/kitchen.(reading 92*F)
Correction: Inadequate water pressure Hot /water temperature could result in improper handwashing or equipment operation. Restore water under sufficient and adequate pressure/temperature to the 3 compartment sink immediately.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light was noted in the Kitchen prep area and main 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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10/04/2013 | Routine | |
Maintain temperature logs with month and year.Replace Hamilto Beach toaster oven with commerical grade at front sushi bar area. Hood sticker expired 11/2012.Contractor scheduled to clean this coming week.Western Pest control treatment accomplished on 5/22/2013.Permit expires 6/2013.New permit will be issued as so as new application and fee has been forwarded to Health Department.Establishment recommended for Permit.(2014).
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket(Left Side door) of the Sushi Bar 2 door lowboy reefer, is in disrepair. (held together with duck tape).Gasket needs replacing.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
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06/07/2013 | Routine | |
Maintain temperature logs on all refrigeration daily.Note: Replace all non-commerical coffee and toaster ovens in facility with commerical grade.(Fire Hazard).Hood Sticker expired 11/30/2012.Post current inspection/cleaning sticker on hood.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Grill area lowboy refrigerator door gasket was observed in a state of repair and condition that prevents necessary maintenance and easy cleaning.
Correction: Repair the door gasket on the kitchen prep lowboy sandwich unit 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 unit, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
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02/21/2013 | Routine | |
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