- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit on the cook line. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed eggs rolls and cook shrimps in walkin cooler not covered.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed foods in the reachin cooler on the cook line uncovered. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice inside the handsink in the waitress station.
- Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on the three doors reachin cooler on cook line.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of the three doors cooler on the cook line.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in the work station next to the kitchen.
- Observed ceiling tiles in lobby has some water damage.
- Wet mop not hung to dry in the waitress station.
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10/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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7/6/2010 | Routine - Food | Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied |
- Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered krab sticks, rangoo, dumplings in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Violation: 08A-29-1 Observed uncovered fish in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Violation: 09-01-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Carrorts in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
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2/24/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
- Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
- Critical. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat oysters in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed bags of chicken stored on floor in walkin freezer.
- Critical. Observed uncovered fish in holding unit/dry storage area. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed uncovered krab sticks, rangoo, dumplings in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed employees using same bowl to scoop raw beef and carrorts. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Rice Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Carrorts in reachin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Beef in reachin cooler.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sushi mats at sushi bar are bamboo.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Egg flats used to hold fried chicken. Corrected On Site.
- Observed grocery bags used for food storage in walkin freezer.
- Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed objectionable odors in dishroom area.
- Critical. Observed rodent activity as evidenced by dead rodent found in dry food storage in kItchen. This violation must be corrected by : 2-24-10.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
- Observed hole in wall in dry storage .
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2/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Rice at sushi bar. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour, rice in dry storage. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Sugar Corrected On Site.
- Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons at waitress station. Corrected On Site.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Scoop in chips.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Forks and spoons.
- Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
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11/23/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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11/2/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Violation: 03A-07-1 Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs,cut melons and krab salad on buffet line in 50's degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cold buffet cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/09.
- Critical. Violation: 08A-19-1 Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Chicken in walkin freezer.
- Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags in walkin freezer.
- Critical. Violation: 17-09-1 Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0.
- Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In kitchen.
- Critical. Violation: 32-08-1 No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Employee restroom.
- Violation: 36-13-1 Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryer.
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7/22/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed operator unable to verify source of shellfish stock.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta, egg rolls and oysters in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs,cut melons and krab salad on buffet line in 50's degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Cold buffet cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 7/22/09.
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Chicken in walkin freezer.
- Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Chicken over beef.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Eggs over sweet and sour sauce and garlic in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Watermelons and crabs in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Onions in dry storage.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Dumplings in walkin freezer.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Egg rolls in walkin cooler.
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Sugar,salt, flour in dry storage.
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Rice at sushi bar.
- Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Waitress station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On opentop reachin cooler.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Grocery bags in walkin freezer.
- Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At 0.
- Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. In kitchen.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service items stored on floor. Oil by fryers.
- Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. Employee restroom.
- Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under fryer.
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7/21/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
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