| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/24/2014 | Non-Illness Complaint |
- Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected on site)
Food contact surface(s) soiled.
Correction: Clean and sanitize.
Comments: EMPLOYEE PREPPING IN BACK KITCHEN AREA DROPPED A SMALL KNIFE ON THE FLOOR -- AND IT APPEARED LIKE HE MIGHT USE IT RIGHT AWAY. IT WAS REMOVED TO BE TAKEN TO THE DISHROOM TO BE CLEANED/SANITIZED.
- Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
Comments: KEEP SANITIZER (BLEACH) WATER AT 1 TBSP. PER GAL. OF WATER.
Location: Bar
- Ventilation soiled
Ventilation system soiled.
Correction: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination.
Comments: CLEAN THE RETURN AIR VENT CLOSEST TO THE DIISHMACHINE.
Location: Kitchen
- Physical facility repair
Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
Comments: SECURE THE MEN'S ROOM TOILETS BETTER TO THE FLOOR. -- (THIS IS ON ORDER).
Location: Mens restroom
- Walls, floors, etc/soiled
Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
Comments: CLEAN CEILING TILES AROUND THE RETURN AIR VENT CLOSEST TO THE DISHMACHINE.
Location: Kitchen
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06/09/2014 | Routine |
- Plumbing system / repair (Critical) (corrected)
Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
- Water system/capacity (corrected)
Water system not sufficient capacity for retail food establishment.
Correction: The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the water demands of the retail food establishment.
Comments: THERE IS NO WATER TO THE RESTAURANT DUE TO A WATER MAIN BREAK ON W. 38TH. THE STORE MUST CLOSE FOR NOW --- UNTIL THE WATER IS BACK ON. (PERHAPS 5:00 PM).
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02/17/2014 | Recheck |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/20/2013 | Non-Illness Complaint |
- Food contact surface cleanability (corrected)
Food contact surface(s) not cleanable.
Correction: Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, non pourous, and easily cleanable.
Comments: ONE PLASTIC SCOOP IN THE BULK CORN STARCH WAS CRACKED/BROKEN -- WITHOUT HANDLE. WAS PULLED -- OK'D. REPLACE SCOOP AS NEEDED.
Location: Kitchen
- Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
Comments: IN--PLACE SANITIZER WIPING CLOTH WIPING TOO STRONG ON COOK--LINE AND GRILL AREA. USE 1 TBSP. BLEACH PER GAL. WATER -- CORRECTED -- OK.
Location: Cook line
- Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected)
Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
Comments: 2 CHOPPERS STORED WITH BLADES BETWEEN PREP. COOLER AND COKE COOLER. WAS CORRECTED -- OK.
Location: Cook line
- Physical facility repair (corrected)
Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
Comments: REPLACE ONE CEILING TILE IN BACK KITCHEN AREA.
Location: Kitchen (back)
- Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
Correction: Clean and sanitize.
Comments: CLEAN THE MEN'S ROOM URINAL AS NEEDED.
Location: Mens restroom
- Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
Comments: BOTH TOILETS IN MEN'S ROOM ARE LOSE --- SHOULD BE RE--BOLTED/SECURED TO THE FLOOR BETTER.9/12 -- NEW TOILET SEATS WERE ADDED. BASE OF TOILETS SHOULD BE BOLTED BETTER TO FLOOR.
Location: Mens restroom
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09/12/2013 | Recheck |
- Food contact surface cleanability
Food contact surface(s) not cleanable.
Correction: Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, non pourous, and easily cleanable.
Comments: ONE PLASTIC SCOOP IN THE BULK CORN STARCH WAS CRACKED/BROKEN -- WITHOUT HANDLE. WAS PULLED -- OK'D. REPLACE SCOOP AS NEEDED.
Location: Kitchen
- Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected on site)
Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
Comments: IN--PLACE SANITIZER WIPING CLOTH WIPING TOO STRONG ON COOK--LINE AND GRILL AREA. USE 1 TBSP. BLEACH PER GAL. WATER -- CORRECTED -- OK.
Location: Cook line
- Improper storage of clean equipment (corrected on site)
Clean equipment and/or utensils stored incorrectly.
Correction: Store covered or inverted in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
Comments: 2 CHOPPERS STORED WITH BLADES BETWEEN PREP. COOLER AND COKE COOLER. WAS CORRECTED -- OK.
Location: Cook line
- Physical facility repair
Physical facility not maintained in good repair.
Correction: The physical facility shall be maintained in good repair.
Comments: REPLACE ONE CEILING TILE IN BACK KITCHEN AREA.
Location: Kitchen (back)
- Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
Comments: BOTH TOILETS IN MEN'S ROOM ARE LOSE --- SHOULD BE RE--BOLTED/SECURED TO THE FLOOR BETTER.
Location: Mens restroom
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09/04/2013 | Routine |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | 09/04/2013 | Non-Illness Complaint |
- Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
Comments: THE DISHMACHINE SANITIZER SUPPLY HOSE APPEARS CROSSED WITH THE DETERGENT HOSE. AT ANY RATE THE SANITIZER WAS NOT DISPENSING PROPERLY. ADJUST OR REPAIR AS NEEDED.
Location: Dish machine area
Equipment: Dishmachine
- Food contact surface(s) soiled (corrected)
Food contact surface(s) soiled.
Correction: Clean and sanitize.
Comments: 1) THE LARGER, ROUND WOODEN CUTTING BOARD HAS A FEW SPOTS AROUND OUTER EDGE WHERE THE WOOD IS SPLIT AND SHOULD BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MORE THOROUGHLY.2) CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL THE SLICER.
Location: Kitchen
- Cutting surface(s) (corrected)
Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Comments: ONE SMALLER CUTTING BOARD WAS CRACKED BADLY AND HAD TO BE DISCARDED. -- CORRECTED -- OK.
Location: Kitchen
- Walls, floors, etc/soiled (corrected)
Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
Comments: CLEAN SOME ICE BUILD--UP FROM WALK--IN FREEZER FLOOR AND FROM ONE OF THE FAN UNITS.
Location: Walk-in freezer
- Food storage (corrected)
Food stored in unprotected manner.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Comments: 2 OR 3 BOXES OF FOOD SHOULD UP--OFF THE WALK--IN FREEZER FLOOR 6" OR MORE.
Location: Walk-in freezer
- Hand sink/soap (corrected)
No hand soap provided at hand sink.
Correction: Provide soap.
Comments: REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENSER FOR THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK.
Location: Kitchen (back)
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03/05/2013 | Recheck |
- Chemical sanitizer concentration
Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
Comments: THE DISHMACHINE SANITIZER SUPPLY HOSE APPEARS CROSSED WITH THE DETERGENT HOSE. AT ANY RATE THE SANITIZER WAS NOT DISPENSING PROPERLY. ADJUST OR REPAIR AS NEEDED.
Location: Dish machine area
Equipment: Dishmachine
- Food contact surface(s) soiled
Food contact surface(s) soiled.
Correction: Clean and sanitize.
Comments: 1) THE LARGER, ROUND WOODEN CUTTING BOARD HAS A FEW SPOTS AROUND OUTER EDGE WHERE THE WOOD IS SPLIT AND SHOULD BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MORE THOROUGHLY.2) CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL THE SLICER.
Location: Kitchen
- Cutting surface(s) (corrected on site)
Cutting surface(s) in poor condition.
Correction: Surfaces, such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
Comments: ONE SMALLER CUTTING BOARD WAS CRACKED BADLY AND HAD TO BE DISCARDED. -- CORRECTED -- OK.
Location: Kitchen
- Walls, floors, etc/soiled
Physical structure, walls, floors, and/or ceilings soiled.
Correction: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
Comments: CLEAN SOME ICE BUILD--UP FROM WALK--IN FREEZER FLOOR AND FROM ONE OF THE FAN UNITS.
Location: Walk-in freezer
- Food storage
Food stored in unprotected manner.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Comments: 2 OR 3 BOXES OF FOOD SHOULD UP--OFF THE WALK--IN FREEZER FLOOR 6" OR MORE.
Location: Walk-in freezer
- Hand sink/soap
No hand soap provided at hand sink.
Correction: Provide soap.
Comments: REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENSER FOR THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK.
Location: Kitchen (back)
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02/26/2013 | Routine |
- Cold holding (corrected)
Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
Comments: CUT WATERMELON ON BUFFET MEASURED 88 TO 91 DEGREES. CHILL MELON 1ST BEFORE CUTTING AND PLACING ON BUFFET, SO AS TO MAINTAIN AT 41 DEGREES OR LESS. DISCARD SHEET PAN OF WATERMELON OR QUICK--CHILL IN FREEZER FOR 20 TO 30 MIN.
Location: Buffet
- Chemical sanitizer concentration (corrected)
Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
Comments: DISHMACHINE WAS LACKING SANITIZER AT PROPER STRENGTH. NOTE: ENDS OF DISPENSER HOSES SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED.
Location: Dish machine area
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07/11/2012 | Illness Complaint Recheck |
- Minimize contact (Non-Critical) (corrected)
Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
Comments: REPLACE THE FRIED RICE SCOOP (WITH A CUP OR SCOOP THAT HAS A HANKDLE.
- Drying mop(s) (corrected)
Improper drying of wet mop(s).
Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
Comments: HANG UP DAMP MOPS BETWEEN USE.
- Soiled dumpsters and receptacles (corrected)
Waste handling units not clean or improperly cleaned.
Correction: Clean waste handling units at a frequency to prevent build up and in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils or single service items.
Comments: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND PAVEMENT AROUND IT. POUR ONLY LIQUID GREASE/OIL INTO DUMPSTER.
Location: Outdoor storage
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07/11/2012 | Recheck |
- Minimize contact (Non-Critical)
Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
Comments: REPLACE THE FRIED RICE SCOOP (WITH A CUP OR SCOOP THAT HAS A HANKDLE.
- Drying mop(s)
Improper drying of wet mop(s).
Correction: After use, mop(s) shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling wall(s), equipment, or supplies.
Comments: HANG UP DAMP MOPS BETWEEN USE.
- Soiled dumpsters and receptacles
Waste handling units not clean or improperly cleaned.
Correction: Clean waste handling units at a frequency to prevent build up and in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils or single service items.
Comments: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND PAVEMENT AROUND IT. POUR ONLY LIQUID GREASE/OIL INTO DUMPSTER.
Location: Outdoor storage
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07/05/2012 | Routine |
- Cold holding
Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
Comments: CUT WATERMELON ON BUFFET MEASURED 88 TO 91 DEGREES. CHILL MELON 1ST BEFORE CUTTING AND PLACING ON BUFFET, SO AS TO MAINTAIN AT 41 DEGREES OR LESS. DISCARD SHEET PAN OF WATERMELON OR QUICK--CHILL IN FREEZER FOR 20 TO 30 MIN.
Location: Buffet
- Chemical sanitizer concentration
Chemical sanitizer not present, not at proper concentration, and/or temperature for in-place sanitizer, manual or machine warewashing.
Correction: Maintain sanitizer at proper concentration and temperature according to manufacturer instructions.
Comments: DISHMACHINE WAS LACKING SANITIZER AT PROPER STRENGTH. NOTE: ENDS OF DISPENSER HOSES SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED.
Location: Dish machine area
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07/05/2012 | Illness Complaint |
- Pests/rodents (corrected)
Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
Comments: BASED ON ECOLAB'S REPORT AND THE COMPLAINT, HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. TREAT AGAIN VERY SOON WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, CLEAN COOK--LINE, KITCHEN & STEAM TABLE AREAS AS THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE.
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03/09/2012 | Non-Illness Complaint Recheck |
- Pests/rodents
Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
Comments: BASED ON ECOLAB'S REPORT AND THE COMPLAINT, HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. TREAT AGAIN VERY SOON WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, CLEAN COOK--LINE, KITCHEN & STEAM TABLE AREAS AS THOROUGHLY AS POSSIBLE.
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03/02/2012 | Non-Illness Complaint |
- Cold holding (corrected)
Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
Comments: MEATS IN SUSHI BAR COLD TOP MEASURED AROUND 55 DEGREES. LIMIT THESE CERTAIN FOODS TO 3 HOURS ON DISPLAY, THEN MOVE BACK INTO ANOTHER GOOD COOLER. DE--ICE/REPAIR COLD TOP TO BE ABLE TO KEEP FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F.
- Pests/rodents (corrected)
Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
Comments: A NUMBER OF MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE SEEN IN STORAGE ROOM ON TOP OF SEVERAL LARGE CANS (ON LOWER SHELVES). ALSO DROPPINGS SEEN ON FLOOR, IN CORNER BEHIND ICE MACHINE.HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT TO INSPECT AND TREAT FOR MICE.
- Minimize contact (Critical) (corrected)
Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
Comments: REPLACE A PLASTIC CUP IN THE FRIED RICE WARMER WITH A SCOOP OR CUP THAT HAS A HANDLE
- Food storage (corrected)
Food stored in unprotected manner.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Comments: IN WALK--IN COOLER COVER A COLLINDER OF RAW SHRIMP AND A BUCKET OF RAW POTATOES TO BETTER PROTECT THEM DURING STORAGE.
- Non food contact surface cleaning frequency (corrected)
Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
Correction: Clean and sanitize.
Comments: REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS FROM #10 SIZE CANS IN STORE ROOM AND CLEAN/SANITIZE CANS.
- Light shields (corrected)
Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
Comments: REPLACE ONE LIGHT BULB GUARD (COVER) IN WALK--IN COOLER.
Location: Walk-in cooler
- Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical) (corrected)
Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
Comments: KITCHEN HAND SINK WAS DRAING VERY SLOWLY. CLEAR DRAIN TO FLOW PROPERLY.
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01/26/2012 | Recheck |
- Cold holding
Potentially hazardous cold foods not held at proper temperatures.
Correction: Potentially hazardous cold foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or lower.
Comments: MEATS IN SUSHI BAR COLD TOP MEASURED AROUND 55 DEGREES. LIMIT THESE CERTAIN FOODS TO 3 HOURS ON DISPLAY, THEN MOVE BACK INTO ANOTHER GOOD COOLER. DE--ICE/REPAIR COLD TOP TO BE ABLE TO KEEP FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F.
- Pests/rodents
Presence of pests and/or rodents in facility.
Correction: Exterminate pest and/or rodents using approved methods and elimination harborage conditions.
Comments: A NUMBER OF MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE SEEN IN STORAGE ROOM ON TOP OF SEVERAL LARGE CANS (ON LOWER SHELVES). ALSO DROPPINGS SEEN ON FLOOR, IN CORNER BEHIND ICE MACHINE.HAVE PEST CONTROL OUT TO INSPECT AND TREAT FOR MICE.
- Minimize contact (Critical)
Bare hand contact not minimized with non ready to eat food(s).
Correction: Food employees shall minimize contact with non ready to eat foods and shall use suitable utensils when needed.
Comments: REPLACE A PLASTIC CUP IN THE FRIED RICE WARMER WITH A SCOOP OR CUP THAT HAS A HANDLE
- Food storage
Food stored in unprotected manner.
Correction: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to splash, dust or contamination, and six inches above the floor. Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
Comments: IN WALK--IN COOLER COVER A COLLINDER OF RAW SHRIMP AND A BUCKET OF RAW POTATOES TO BETTER PROTECT THEM DURING STORAGE.
- Non food contact surface cleaning frequency
Non-food contact surface(s) soiled.
Correction: Clean and sanitize.
Comments: REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS FROM #10 SIZE CANS IN STORE ROOM AND CLEAN/SANITIZE CANS.
- Light shields
Light bulbs not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
Correction: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant.
Comments: REPLACE ONE LIGHT BULB GUARD (COVER) IN WALK--IN COOLER.
Location: Walk-in cooler
- Plumbing system/ repair (Non-Critical)
Plumbing system(s) not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Plumbing system(s) shall be repaired and maintained.
Comments: KITCHEN HAND SINK WAS DRAING VERY SLOWLY. CLEAR DRAIN TO FLOW PROPERLY.
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01/19/2012 | Routine |
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