Kobe Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse, 3214 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Kobe Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse
Address: 3214 Electric Rd, Roanoke, Virginia
Phone: (540) 776-0008
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: Jul 17, 2009

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Violation code

Inspection Date

Inspection Type

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Details / Comments

  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the paper towels under glasses is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 3200 - Vent filters in the hood system are not being maintained in a clean condition.
July 17, 2009Routine02Details / Comments
0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food preparation employee is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.February 06, 2009Routine10Details / Comments
  • 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat Minimize bare handed contact when preparing food items to be cooked and served to customers.
  • 1320 - The temperature measuring device located prep unit is not easily readable.(broken)
September 18, 2008Routine11Details / Comments
0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.April 18, 2008Routine10Details / Comments
3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of cleaning solution are not properly labeled.December 11, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Steamed rice cold holding at improper temperatures.July 19, 2007Routine10Details / Comments
  • 1060 - The nonfood contact surface of the cardboard box is not corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth.
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the upstairs prep area
February 15, 2007Routine02Details / Comments
  • 0480 - Unlabeled food containers.(sugar upstairs)
  • 1750 - Manufacturer containers were observed reused for the storage of sugar.
  • 3020 - Repeat Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the upstairs prep area
November 07, 2006Complaint03Details / Comments
  • 0560 - Linens in contact with food.(sliced onions)
  • 0820 - Critical Phfs in upstairs reach in cold holding at improper temperatures.
  • 1420 - The (dolly/pallet/racks/skid) used to store food is not easily movable.
  • 3020 - Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the upstairs prep area
  • 3180 - Floor behind equipment in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning.
July 21, 2006Routine14Details / Comments
  • 0830 - Critical The prepared ready-to-eat meats and chicken in the freezer is not properly dated for disposition.
  • 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
March 24, 2006Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
  • 3340 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Containers of cleaning chemicals are not properly stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens or single service items.
December 01, 2005Routine11Details / Comments
  • 0470 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the waitress station. (ice)
  • 1150 - The nonfood contact surface of the napkin used under glasses is not designed or constructed to be easily cleanable.
  • 1780 - Critical Surfaces of the sauce containers was in contact with non-potentially hazardous food items that were observed soiled with accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3220 - Mops not hung up to air dry.
July 19, 2005Routine22Details / Comments
  • 1780 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Food contact surfaces of the knives used to prepare/store potentially hazardous food items were observed soiled with accumulations of food residues.
  • 1800 - The nonfood contact surface of the inside bottom of reach in freezer has accumulations of grime and debris.
  • 3170 - Floor tile missing in upstairs prep area is not maintained in good repair
March 23, 2005Routine12Details / Comments
  • 0220 - Critical The food prep person was smoking in an area other than designated break area while preparing/handling food or contacting clean food contact surfaces.
  • 0470 - Critical Unwrapped or uncovered food in the reach in. (salads)
  • 0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses. (ice scoops)
  • 2000 - Single service items observed unprotected from contamination. (unwrapped straws)
November 19, 2004Routine22Details / Comments
1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.July 28, 2004Routine01Details / Comments

July 17, 2009 (Routine)


Violations:

February 06, 2009 (Routine)


Violation: 0220 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The food preparation employee is drinking from an uncovered container in the food preparation area.
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.

September 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violations:

April 18, 2008 (Routine)


Violation: 0450 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed handling ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands.
Provide suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment to handle RTE food to prevent contamination from hands.
Comments:
Discussed employee health and disclosure,disclaimer policies with owner/operator.

December 11, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 3330 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working container of cleaning solution are not properly labeled.
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.

July 19, 2007 (Routine)


Violation: 0820 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Steamed rice cold holding at improper temperatures.
Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
Comments:
Must properly cool and reheat left over steamed rice. Cannot leave in rice cooker over night.

February 15, 2007 (Routine)


Violations:

November 07, 2006 (Complaint)


Violations: Comments:
Saw no evidence of roaches. Exterminator has set out some traps.

July 21, 2006 (Routine)


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March 24, 2006 (Routine)


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December 01, 2005 (Routine)


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July 19, 2005 (Routine)


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March 23, 2005 (Routine)


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November 19, 2004 (Routine)


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July 28, 2004 (Routine)


Violation: 1530 - There is no properly working test kit provided in the facility for monitoring the concentration of the chemical sanitizing solutions.
Obtain a chlorine test kit so that employees can accurately monitor the concentration of the sanitizing solutions and maintain them at a safe and effective level.
Comments:
Issued permit,new ownership.

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