Ariang Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, 12492 Dillingham Sq, Woodbridge, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

September 28, 2009 (Routine)

• 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Unlabeled food containers.
  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.
• 0570 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Repeat Food stored on the floor or food stored less than 6" above the floor in the walk in cooler and the freezer unit..
  Elevate food storage onto approved shelving with minimum 6" legs or casters.
• 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat The micro wave oven noted in the kitchen not clean inside.
  Clean inside the micro wave oven.
• 3180 - The floor under the equipment in the kitchen noted not clean.
  Clean the floor in the kitchen under the equipment in the kitchen.

July 02, 2009 (Routine)

• 0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities if they are suspected of causing, or being exposed to a confirmed disease outbreak caused by Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
  Have the license holder require employees or applicants report to the person in charge if they meet one or more of the following high-risk conditions: Is suspected of causing, or being exposed to, a confirmed disease outbreak caused by S. Typhi, Shigella
• 0160 - Corrected During Inspection Critical A food employee failed to wash his or her hands before engaging in food preparation, after touching bare human body parts, after coughing, sneezing, eating, after handling soiled utensils or after engaging in any activity which may have contaminated his/her hands.
  Instruct food employees to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing task.
• 0480 - Corrected During Inspection Unlabeled food containers.
  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.
• 0570 - Repeat
  
• 0610 - Corrected During Inspection Food items noted stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
  Store the food above the floor to prevent contamination.
• 0790 - Corrected During Inspection Improper methods used to thaw frozen shrimps.
  Thaw potentially hazardous foods by either of the following methods: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains food temperature at 41F (45F) 2. Completely submerged under running water at a temperature of 70F or below with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. Ready-to-eat food shall not exceed 41F and raw animal foods shall not exceed 41F for more than four hours 3. As part of the cooking process
• 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The shelve in the walk in cooler noted not clean.
  Clean the shelves in the walk in cooler unit

February 13, 2009 (Routine)

• 0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
  Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
• 1800 - Corrected During Inspection Dishwasher's exterior noted in need of cleaning.
  Clean the surface at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues that become encrusted or attract insects and rodents.

September 24, 2008 (Routine)

• 0240 - Employees observed working in the food service area without proper hair restraints.
  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.
• 0470 - Critical Repeat Unwrapped or uncovered food in coolers
  Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0550 - Repeat Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  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 135F.
• 0550 - Repeat In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  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 135F.
• 2000 C - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination.
  Store single service items in its original protective packaging or inverted in an approved dispenser.

May 21, 2008 (Routine)

• 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in coolers.
  Protect food from cross contamination by storing food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
• 0550 - In-use utensils improperly stored between use.
  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 135F.
• 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  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 135F.
• 1600 - The interior surfaces of the mechanical warewashing machine are soiled with (food debris, limescale) that may decrease the effectiveness of the unit.
  Increase the frequency of cleaning or limescale deposit removal from the interior surfaces of the unit to maintain unit performance.
• 2310 - Critical The handwashing facility located in the kitchen is blocked, preventing access by employees for easy handwashing.
  Access to the handwashing facility identified above is to be available during all hours of operation. Remove the @EQUIPMENT@ preventing its use.

September 08, 2007 (Routine)

September 06, 2007 (Routine)

• 0060 - Critical Manager did not have certified food manager certification.
  Please obtain certified food manager certification.
• 1770 A - Critical Food contact surfaces equipment not clean.
  Clean the food contact surface equipment to prevent food contamination.
• 1800 - The outer surface of the equipment not clean.
  Clean the outer surface of the equipment to prevent dust build-up.
• 3030 - Towels dispenser not installed.
  Install towels dispenser for employees.
• 3180 - Floor thoroughout the establishment not clean.
  Please clean the floor throughout the kitchen before opening.