Permit displayed. Certified food manager (CFM) present. Previous violations corrected. Active managerial control observed. Facility organized and clean. Spoke with CFM regarding new two door lowboy for the salad and beverages, and replacing the counter in the sushi prep area (previously cited). CFM recertification info provided. Health department permit issued to CFM.
- Ice Used as Exterior Coolant - Prohibited as Ingredient (corrected on site)
Observation: Ice used as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of food is also for drink ice or used as food.
Correction: Cease use of ice used as a cooling medium for food. Ice that has been in contact with unsanitized surfaces or raw animal foods may contain pathogens and other contaminants.
- Sponges, Use Limitation
Observation: Sponges are being used to wipe down food contact surfaces.
Correction: Discontinue use of sponges for this purpose as they are to be used only where they will not contaminate cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food contact surfaces.
- Pests - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds - Insects, Rodents, and other Pests
Observation: Dead or trapped insects were found in the control device hanging from the ceiling in the kitchen.
Correction: Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
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12/30/2015 | Routine | |
Permit displayed. Certified food manager (CFM) present. Spoke with CFM regarding employee health, food safety and general sanitation practices. Deep cleaning needed on shelves and equipment throughout the kitchen.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Hot Holding*
Observation: Rice hot holding at improper temperatures of 125°F in the rice warmer in the sushi prep area.
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for hot holding are maintained at 135°F or above to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control*
Observation: No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with potentially hazardous foods.
Correction: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the wood counter is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth. Counter observed to be water damaged with heavy accumulation of mold growth. Counter used as a work table.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handwash station at the sushi prep area is being used for purposes other than washing hands. Sink was being used to thaw imitation crab legs.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
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08/25/2015 | Routine | |
Permit displayed. Certified food manager present. Advised CFM to obtain Chesapeake CFM certificate. No parasite destruction letter observed. Advised operator to keep one on the premises. Facility adequately maintained.
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Male employee observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) red snapper with their bare hands.
Correction: Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands. Food item voluntarily discarded.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food - Food Labels
Observation: Flour, starch and sugar not labeled with common name, on the food storage shelf in the kitchen.
Correction: Label food items when they are removed from their original containers.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the storage shelves, has accumulations of grime and debris on the cardboard.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (repeated violation)
Observation: Tiled floors in the kitchen noted in need of cleaning, under and behind the equipment.
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.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics*
Observation: Working containers of window cleaner are not properly labeled.
Correction: Working containers of toxic items are to be properly labeled with contents. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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04/17/2015 | Routine | |
Permit Issued
Bring Serv Safe Certificate to Chesapeake Health Department to transfer $15
- Hands - Where to Wash (corrected on site)
Observation: A food employee was observed cleaning their hands in a food preparation sink or a sink used for utensil washing.
Correction: Instruct food employees to clean their hands in a handwashing lavatory. Food employees may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or utensil washing.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: The following cold holding at improper temperatures: Chicken in make table 46*, sushi roll 46*, fried sushi roll 49*
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Food - Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Foods
Observation: Raw and/or undercooked is/are provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure without proper disclosure.
Correction: The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: Several coolers missing thermometers
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.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing
Observation: The dish table and splash guard need to be resealed
Correction: Seal the unit to adjoining equipment or walls since it is exposed to spillage or seepage.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The following observed in need of repair:
-gasket on make table
-shelves in kitchen rusted
-both make tables are not holding temperature at <41*
Correction: repair or replace to ensure proper function
- 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: soda machine nozzles in kitchen, table near wall at soda compressers in kitchen,
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability (corrected on site)
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Hand Drying Provision (corrected on site)
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the kitchen
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
- Critical: Toxics - Identifying Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Chemical spray bottle observed without a label.
Correction: Label spray bottles with contents or discard.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of cleaning chemicals must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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12/17/2014 | Routine | |
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. Cook
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. 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 if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Unwrapped or uncovered chickend in the walk-in.
Correction: Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers.
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.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor. Food on floor of both walk-in units.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard lining shelves, tape by the dish machine are not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
Correction: Alter or replace this item to provide a surface that is free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the sushi cases.
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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Prep unit gaskets, vent hood lightswas observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the gaskets lights 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 gaskets lights or replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (repeated violation)
Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
Correction: Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 50 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is 100°F.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces:prep units, bulk food containers, toaster oven,and ice machine.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered
Observation: There is no covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
Correction: Install a covered refuse container for the disposal of feminine napkins in the ladies room stall.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Back screen door
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.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Curtains in the kitchen 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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05/21/2014 | Routine | |
Do not keep fly swatter in kitchen. Large amount of ice build-up around walk-in freezer door needs to be addressed. Maintenance called for dish machine. Corrective actions discussed. Permit renewal issued.
- Food Storage Containers - Identified with Common Name of Food
Observation: Unlabeled food containers (sauce bottles and seasonings).
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 (repeated violation)
Observation: Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses (ice scoop on soiled comtainer lid and tongs on lower oven doors).
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: Equipment and Utensils - Multiuse, Characteristics*
Observation: The food contact surface of the paper towels used as food liners is not safe.
Correction: Replace the paper towels to permit easy cleaning and prevent the migration of deleterious substances, or transference of colors, odors, or tastes to food.
- Equipment and Utensils - Durability
Observation: The plastic containers cut into shakers and cardboard shelf liners arenot designed and constructed to be durable.
Correction: Remove this item from the facility and replace with an approved unit as needed. Equipment and utensils must be capable of maintaining their original characteristics in order to be easily cleaned and to prevent contamination of food.
- Warewash Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: The temperature measuring device for the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) tank of the warewashing machine is not operating.
Correction: Provide a functioning temperature measuring device at the (wash/rinse/sanitizing) compartment so employees can routinely monitor the water temperature.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Splashguard at the dish machine observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the EQUIPMENT 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 EQUIPMENT, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gaskets to the make units are in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation
Observation: Single-service items were observed reused (take out containers and aluminum foil sheets).
Correction: Discontinue the reuse of single-use containers, provide approved reusable food containers designed for your needs.
- Equipment - Food Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on the following nonfood-food contact surfaces: exterior of the dry ingredient bins.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handsink at the sushi bar is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
- Mops - Drying Mops (repeated violation)
Observation: Mops 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.
- Critical: Toxics - Medicines - Restriction and Storage*
Observation: Medicines are located in sushi bar storage cabinet.
Correction: Locate medicines to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles
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11/26/2013 | Routine | |
Call made for repair of dish machine. Corrective actions discussed. Permit issued.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage (corrected on site)
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.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Improper use of dry wiping cloths.
Correction: Ensure dry cloths are used for wiping food spills from tableware and carryout containers.
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation (repeated violation)
Observation: Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
Correction: Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control*
Observation: No written procedures for the use of time as a public health control with potentially hazardous foods.
Correction: Provide written procedures for the use of time as a public health control. The procedures must include the following steps or practices: a. Food must be marked with the time within which it must be cooked, served or discarded. b. The food is served or discarded within four hours from the time when the food is removed from temperature control c. Food in unmarked containers or packages, or for which the time expires is discarded and d. Written procedures are maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request e. Once time is implemented as a control measure for potentially hazardous food, no other measures may be substituted.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard used as shelf liners is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
Correction: Nonfood contact equipment that is exposed to splash, spillage, food soiling, or requires frequent cleaning must be smooth, durable, and nonabsorbent.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Splashguard observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the EQUIPMENT 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 EQUIPMENT, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Warewashing - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: The wash temperature of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine is not meeting the manufacturer's specifications. The minimum temperature is 120ºF and the actual temperature is 104.
Correction: Discontinue the use of the low temperature chemical sanitizing ware wash machine until it is working properly. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness*
Observation: Chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable pH.
Correction: Immediately discontinue the use of the machine until it is operating in accordance with minimum requirements. Initiate manual wash, rinse, and sanitize method to properly clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. To minimize workload you can move to all single service utensils.
- 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: prep tables amd spray nozzle.
Correction: Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
- Kitchenware and Tableware
Observation: Cleaned and sanitized utensils not handled, displayed, or dispensed so that the food- or lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination
Correction: Handle, display, or dispense cleaned and sanitized utensils so the food- or lip-contact surface are protected from contamination.
- Mops - Drying Mops
Observation: Mops 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.
- Dressing Rooms - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Observation: Employees are not using the dressing rooms, designated area or lockers provided.
Correction: Employees that regularly change their clothes in the establishment should use the dressing room or lockers provided.
- Critical: Toxics - Storage of Toxic Containers* (corrected on site)
Observation: Containers of Comet cleanser are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
Correction: Containers of HAZARDOUS PRODUCT must be located in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
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03/19/2013 | Routine | |
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