Overall substantial compliance with the Virginia Food Regulations as observed on this date. Owner is currently trained as a certified manager. Washing, rinsing and sanitizing of food contact surfaces observed. Proper cooking temperatures observed. Consumer advisory posted for undercooked / not cooked sushi. (Commercial source verified - discussed with manager). Discussed employee health policy and provided material for review and posting.
- Critical: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco* (corrected on site)
Observation: The food preparation staff were drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
Correction: Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of (1) The employee's hands, (2) The container, and (3) Exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- 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. Owner agreed to take corrective action.
- Food Storage - Clean and Dry Location (corrected on site)
Observation: Food stored in a location where it is subject to splash, dust or other contamination. Bag of carrots observed directly on walk-in cooler floor.
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: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site) (repeated violation)
Observation: Sushi rice for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
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