Masaru, 808 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, PA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: MASARU
Type: Food
Address: 808 Scranton Carbondale Highway, Dickson City, PA 18508
Phone: 570-483-4305
Total inspections: 3
Last inspection: 11/14/2011
Last inspection violation count: 7

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

  • 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.
11/14/2011Follow-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.
07/12/2011Follow-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.
06/29/2011Opening

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