All critical violations were discussed and corrected. Will follow-up on reach in refrigeration unit.
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw food of animal origin holding in a manner that may cause cross contamination of to ready-to-eat food (RTE).
Correction: Separate raw foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- 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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination.
Correction: Store food where it is not exposed to splash or install an approved durable, and cleanable barrier between the splash source and the food to prevent contamination.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Imitation crab cold holding at improper temperatures
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.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the low boy unit.
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: Low boy was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Water pooling in low boy unit.
Correction: Repair the low boy 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 low boy, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles (repeated violation)
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Handwashing - Using a Handwashing Lavatory - No Other Purpose
Observation: The handwash station at the hand sink is being used for purposes other than washing hands.
Correction: The handwash facility identified above is to be used for washing hands only
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12/22/2015 | Routine | |
Violations discussed for correction. Food permit issued.
- 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.
- 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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (repeated violation)
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Food Storage - Prohibited Areas
Observation: Food stored under sewer lines.
Correction: Relocate food storage to an approved area or shield the sewer lines to intercept potential drips.
- Records - Creation and Retention
Observation: No parasite destruction records maintained for raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish that are served or sold in ready-to-eat form.
Correction: Obtain a written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish supplied are 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.
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Corrosion Resistant/Nonabsorbent
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the towel under cutting board 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.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: The temperature measuring device located pepsi cooler is not easily readable.
Correction: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
- Equipment - Non-Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils
Observation: Surfaces of the cutting board,inside chest freezer was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface of cutting board/inside chest freezer at any time when contamination may have occurred, at least every 24 hours, before restocking the consumer self-service equipment/utensils, or per manufacturer specifications.
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Observation: The nonfood contact surface of the cooler gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Outer Openings - Protected (repeated violation)
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. back door with gap at the lower section.
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.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the men's room
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
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06/29/2015 | Routine | |
- 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.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location
Observation: Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor.;Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
- Critical: Parasite Destruction* (corrected on site)
Observation: Raw tuna for service or sale in the ready-to-eat form was not frozen to ensure parasite destruction.
Correction: Assure parasite destruction of raw, raw marinated, partially cooked or marinated-partially cooked fish by freezing to one of the following time/temperature combinations:
1. Freeze at -4°F (-20°C) for 168 hours (7 days) in a freezer
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: The temperature measuring device located in the low boy refrigerator is not easily readable.
Correction: Provide an easily readable thermometer so employees can accurately read the thermometer.
- Temperature Measuring Devices
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the refrigeration unit.
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: The door gasket to the refrigeration unit is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Water System - Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device
Observation: The person in charge was unable to produce records of routine maintenance and service for the backflow preventer device located on the water filter.
Correction: Maintenance and service records for water treatment devices and backflow prevention are to be maintained on site by the person in charge and made available when requested by the regulatory authority.
- 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.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair
Observation: Ceiling tile is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
- Critical: Toxics - Common Name/working Containers of Toxics* (corrected on site)
Observation: Working containers of chemical 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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02/12/2015 | Routine | |
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection. adding grilled chicken to summer menus, grilling without hood.
- Critical: Person in Charge - Assignment of Responsibility*
Observation: The person in charge was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction: The permit holder shall designate a person in charge who is authorized to monitor and manage all food establishment operations and who is authorized to take actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
- Critical: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands* (corrected on site)
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food 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.
- Utensils - In-Use - Between-Use Storage
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.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Tuna, seaweed 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* (corrected on site)
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) tuna, bean 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.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities (repeated violation)
Observation: Ref is not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41°F or below.
Correction: Repair or replace the ref to ensure food items are held at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F or below . Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a chemical test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: The door gasket to the ref is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
Correction: Adjust the sanitizing solution to 200 parts per million or otherwise identified by manufacturer's recommendations.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: Light bulb in ref, kitchen ceiling not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
- Ventilation - Mechanical Ventilation
Observation: Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive smoke and fumes
Correction: Provide mechanical ventilation that is sufficient enough to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes
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10/16/2014 | Routine | |
Violations discussed for correction, food permit issued.
- 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.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: The door gasket to the ref is in poor repair.
Correction: Repair or replace the door gasket in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin. operator de attached hose from the faucet.
Correction: Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.
- Handwashing Signage/Handwashing Facilities
Observation: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees
Correction: Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
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06/25/2014 | Routine | |
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection.
- Hair Restraints - Effectiveness (repeated violation)
Observation: Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints. Beard restrain
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
- Cloths - Wiping Cloths - Use Limitation
Observation: Improper use of dry wiping cloths.
Correction: Ensure dry cloths are used for wiping food spills from tableware and carryout containers.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (repeated violation)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the ref.
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.
- Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities
Observation: Prep cooler is not maintaining potentially hazardous foods 41°F or below. Reading above 50F.
Correction: Repair or replace the prep cooler to ensure food items are held at the proper cold holding temperature of 41°F or below . Improper food storage temperatures are a major contributing factor to foodborne illness.
- Critical: Warewashing - Manual & Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration & Hardness* (corrected on site)
Observation: Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration.
Correction: Adjust the sanitizing solution to 200 parts per million or otherwise identified by manufacturer's recommendations.
- Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, When Required*
Observation: Observed a hose attached to a faucet fixture. The hose extended below the flood rim level of the sink basin. (mop sink)
Correction: Install an approved backflow prevention device or alter the length of the hose to provide the necessary separation between the water supply and the flood rim level of the sink basin. The minimum allowable separation distance must be at least 2x the diameter of the water supply inlet and at least 1 inch.
- Hand Drying Provision (repeated violation)
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
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02/13/2014 | Routine | |
Violations discussed and/ or corrected during inspection.
- Temperature Measuring Devices (corrected on site)
Observation: There was no temperature measuring device located in the front 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.
- Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices
Observation: There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Correction: Obtain a chemical test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment
Observation: Reach-in cooler was observed in a state of disrepair and damaged. Damaged door
Correction: Repair the reach-in 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 reach-in 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 cooler gasket has accumulations of grime and debris.
Correction: Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.
- Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles
Observation: Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
Correction: Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.
- Outer Openings - Protected
Observation: Outer opening of the food establishment is not protected against entry of insects and rodents. Front and side door both with bottom opening.
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.
- Premises - Maintaining Premises - Unnecessary Items and Litter
Observation: Facility is storing unnecessary items to the operation or maintenance of the establishment. Employee's bike in 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.
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10/17/2013 | Routine | |
Violations discussed for correction, advised to convert safe serve certificate with local cfm for proper credit. Health permit issued.t
- 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. 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: Hands - Preventing Contamination from Hands*
Observation: Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food 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.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) milk/tuna 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.
- Equipment - Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing
Observation: There is a floor mounted ref that is not elevated off the floor or sealed to the floor. A cleaning hazard exists.
Correction: Alter the installation of the equipment to allow easy floor cleaning. Make 1 of the following corrections: 1. Remove the equipment 2. Install casters 3. Elevate the equipment to a minimum of 6 inches off the floor 4. Seal the equipment to the floor
- Hand Drying Provision
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
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06/13/2013 | Routine | |
Violations discussed for correction, given 30 days temporary health permit to bring supply and to train employee, permit is contingent upon passing local/city inspection.
- Floors, Walls, and Ceilings - Cleanability
Observation: Ceiling in front service area is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Correction: Repair or replace ceiling to make it smooth and easily cleanable.
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding
Observation: Light bulb in kitchen not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant.
Correction: Shield or replace light bulb with a coated or shatter-resistant bulb.
- Toilet Rooms - Enclosed
Observation: Toilet room door is not tight fitting. and/or provided with a self- closing door
Correction: Provide toilet room door that is tight fitting. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas.
- Ventilation - Mechanical Ventilation
Observation: Ventilation is not sufficient to keep rooms free of excessive obnoxious odors
Correction: Provide mechanical ventilation that is sufficient enough to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke and fumes
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05/31/2013 | Pre-Opening | |
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