| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/30/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 07/07/2015 | Routine | |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 03/03/2015 | Routine | |
- Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers' Operating Instructions
Observation: The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Correction: Operate the warewashing machine per affixed data plate specifications to ensure that equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized.
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10/23/2014 | Routine | |
All items were corrected for follow up inspection, good job.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 07/25/2014 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils 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 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 every 4 hours. 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. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils 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 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 every 4 hours. 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. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Linens and Napkins - Use Limitation
Observation: Soiled Linens draped over pan of cooked rice and in contact with food.
Correction: Cease use of linens or napkins with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods. Linens and napkins must be replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer.
- Thawing (corrected on site)
Observation: Improper methods used to thaw shrimp, (thawing in a tub of water at ambient conditions).
Correction: Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41°F (45°F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70°F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41°F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41°F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
- Food Contact Surfaces - Cleanability*
Observation: The food contact surface of the storage bins for rice is not designed or constructed to be smooth and it contains cracks, chips, or pits that can not be easily cleaned.
Correction: Replace the storage bins and other food storage containers 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 build-up of food debris.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The handwash station at the grill area is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Insect Control Devices - Design and Installation (repeated violation)
Observation: Insect control device is located over stored rice and chips where dead insects may be impelled or fall.
Correction: Install the insect control device away from a food preparation area so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. Exposed food and food-contact surfaces must be protected from contamination by insects or insect parts. Installation of the device over food preparation areas or in close proximity to exposed food and/or food contact surfaces could allow dead insects and/or insect parts to be impelled by the electric charge, fall, or be blown from the device onto food or food-contact surfaces.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Grill hood has heavy build up of grease and noted in need of cleaning.
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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07/18/2014 | Routine | |
All items addressed and satisfactory.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 10/10/2013 | Follow-up | |
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination.
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers of sugar, salt, oil, and other ingredients found a the grill area..
Correction: Label working containers with the common name of its contents. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient when the consumer has requested that it not be used may result in severe medical consequences. Liquid foods and granular foods may resemble cleaning compounds. The mistaken use of food from an unlabeled container could result in chemical poisoning.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. (Ice scoop stored in ice, Serving utensil stored in container of water at ambient temperature.)
Correction: Store in-use utensils or dispensing utensils 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 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 every 4 hours. 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. 6) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding*
Observation: Teriyaki Chicken and Pork Ribs hot holding at improper temperatures.
Correction: Rapidly reheat the food to 165°F and maintain at 135°F or above through the hot holding period.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding*
Observation: Fish, Chicken (front low unit), Shrimp, beef, Pork (grill unit), sliced tomatoes, Shredded Cheese (Cold Buffet) cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking* (repeated violation)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics* (repeated violation)
Observation: The food contact surface of the food storage bags/containers is not suitable material for proper storage.
Correction: Repair or replace the food storage bags (grocery bags) to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers' Operating Instructions
Observation: The mechanical warewashing machine was not operating in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Correction: Operate the warewashing machine per affixed data plate specifications to ensure that equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized.
- Critical: Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils*
Observation: The following utensils were observed soiled to sight and touch: Knives, slicer, grinder, strainer.
Correction: Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: walls, ceiling, outside of rice cooker, front of oven, outside of refrigeration units.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the ice machine bin were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the ice bin at a frequency as often as necessary to preclude accumulation of soil and/or debris..
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (repeated violation)
Observation: Dishes were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
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.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handwash station in the kitchen is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Insect Control Devices - Design and Installation
Observation: Insect control device is located over food item storage of sugar and chips/cookies where dead insects may be impelled or fall.
Correction: Install the insect control device away from a food preparation area so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. Exposed food and food-contact surfaces must be protected from contamination by insects or insect parts. Installation of the device over food preparation areas or in close proximity to exposed food and/or food contact surfaces could allow dead insects and/or insect parts to be impelled by the electric charge, fall, or be blown from the device onto food or food-contact surfaces.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents.
Correction: Protect the food establishment against the entry of insects and rodents by 1. Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings, 2. Closed, tight fitting windows, and 3. Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces.
- Lighting, Intensity
Observation: Less than 50 foot candles of light (12-20) was noted in the kitchen, cook and food prep 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
- Distressed Merchandise, Segregation and Location
Observation: Products for credit, redemption, or return is not being stored in a separate designated area, several cans of food were dented and damaged stored with other non-damaged can goods.
Correction: Segregate products for credit, redemption, or return (damage, spoiled or recalled items) from other food, equipment, linens and single-service and single-use articles being used in the establishment to avoid the mistaken use of these items.
- First Aid Supplies, Storage
Observation: First Aid Supplies are being stored in a refrigeration unit where other foods are located.
Correction: Store first aid supplies in a kit or container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, and linens, and single-service and single-use articles
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10/03/2013 | Routine | |
All violations were found corrected during the follow up inspection.
No violation noted during this evaluation. | 12/18/2012 | Follow-up | |
Provided PIC with training information translated in Japanese to assist in limiting issues with food employees.
- Critical: Hands and Arms Cleaning Procedure*
Observation: Improper handwashing procedures observed when employee washed hands without soap or detergent.
Correction: Ensure all food employees clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with a cleaning compound in a lavatory by vigorously rubbing together the surfaces of their lathered hands and warms for at least 20 seconds and thoroughly rinsing with clean water.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Different types of raw animal foods stored in such a manner that may cause cross contamination (raw chicken over raw shrimp).
Correction: Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by the following: (a) Using separate equipment for each type. (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
- Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation
Observation: Observed several types of foods that were not protected from contaminants because it was not in packages, covered containers, or wrapped.
Correction: Prevent potential contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat foods (cooked chicken, pork, beef) in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Critical: Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics*
Observation: The food contact surface of the storage container (grocery bag) is not safe and does not protect the food from contamination.
Correction: Replace the food storage containers (grocery bags) with proper storage containers to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation
Observation: The compartment(s) of the manual warewashing sink was observed used for handwashing activity.
Correction: A warewashing sink may not be used for handwashing or dumping mop water due to risk of exposure of food or food contact equipment and utensils to contamination.
- Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Observation: Dishes were found stacked while wet after cleaning and chemical sanitization.
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.
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12/12/2012 | Routine | |
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