In-Use Utensils & Between Use Storage (46.302)
Common bowls without handles observed in bulk food ingredient bins. The bowls were removed during this inspection.
Food Storage Requirements & Prohibited Areas (46.321)
Observed cardboard containers of food stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer areas, rather than 6 inches off of the floor as required.
Reduced Oxygen Packaging. (46.402)
Food facility using reduced oxygen packaged foods (tuna, mahi mahi ) without following instructions that indicate to remove product from packaging prior to thawing. Employees instructed to follow package instructions for properly thawing reduced oxygen packaged foods during this inspection.
Design & Functionality of Temperature Measuring Devices (46.590)
Temperature measuring device for ensuring proper temperature of freezer at sushi bar was not available. A thermometer was placed in unit during this inspection.
Objective of Cleaning Food Contact Surfaces & Utensils (46.711(a))
The deflector plate of the ice machine, a food contact surface, was observed to have a black and pink slimy residue and was not clean to sight and touch. The area was cleaned during this inspection.
Frequency of Cleaning Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (46.714)
Non-food contact surfaces (fan guards in walk-in cooler) not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of dirt and soil.
3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
New food facility in operation more than 90 days and has not employed a certified supervisory employees as required. The owner stated that he is registered for a class at Marywood University. Instructed the owner to mail a copy of certificate to PDA regional office in Tunkhannock upon successful completion of class.
11/14/2011
Follow-up
HACCP Plans as Required. (46.1122)
Food facility does not have a written log of pH tests conducted on cooked rice used for sushi preparation. A log was started during this inspection. Observed employee check the pH of a batch of rice during this inspection. The pH was noted at 3.9 and a log was started.
Cold Holding Potentially Hazardous Foods (46.385(a)(2)-(a)(5))
Rice was held at 80 °F, in the sushi area, rather than 41°F or below as required. It was determined that the rice had been left at room temperature over night. The rice was discarded during this inspection.
Backflow Prevention Device when Required, Backflow Prevention Device on Carbonator (46.823(d)(e))
Lack of a backflow prevention device on the water line in the utility sink area.
3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
New food facility operation, owner has 90 days to meet requirement for a certified food handler.
07/12/2011
Follow-up
Consumer Advisory for Raw or Undercooked Animal-Derived Food (46.423)
Foods (steaks, sushi) are served raw or under cooked to the customer's request
Sanitizing Solution Testing Device Provided & Used (46.634 & 46.674(e))
Food facility does not have available sanitizer test strips or test kit to determine appropriate sanitizer concentration
Backflow Prevention Device when Required, Backflow Prevention Device on Carbonator (46.823(d)(e))
Lack of a backflow prevention device on the water line in the utility sink area.
3 C.S, 6501-6510 (FEC)
New food facility operation, owner has 90 days to meet requirement for a certified food handler.
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