- Cooling Methods
Observation: The methods used for cooling were not adequate.
Correction: Cool foods by the following methods: 1. Placing food in shallow pans 2. Separating food into smaller thinner portions 3. Using rapid chill cooling equipment 4. Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath 5. Using containers that facilitate heat transfer 6. Adding ice as an ingredient 7. Any other method that can effectively accomplish cooling.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
Observation: Food in the prep tables, drawer unit and overflow sushi display cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
Observation: Rice for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Dish area and in prep unit noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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06/10/2015 | Routine | |
- Have dish machine adjusted to dispense correct amount of sanitizer. Currently to high a concentration.
- Some cleaning needed under shelving units in the basement.
- Ensure cooked items stored in the refrigerators are dated and labeled.
- Re-label storage bins. (sugar, flour,...)
- Critical: Food - Packaged and Unpackaged - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation*
Observation: Raw foods of animal origin stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit.
Correction: Separate raw foods of animal origin during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including foods such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
Observation: Egg rolls in the True drawer refrigeration unit, food in the Turbo Air prep unit, and food in the sushi display unit cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Time as a Public Health Control* (corrected on site)
Observation: Sushi rice and chicken for which time rather than temperature is being used as a control was not labeled or otherwise marked with a 4 hour cook, serve or discard by time.
Correction: Discard food that is not cooked and served or served if ready-to-eat within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Clearly label or otherwise mark the food with a 4-hour cook-serve or serve by time.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the front bar area.
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
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02/05/2014 | Risk Factor | |
-The restaurant is planning a remodel in the next month and will submit plans for review. The floors, walls, ceilings, and lighting issues will be resolved during the remodel.
-The sauce room downstairs needs to have surfaces that are smooth and easily cleanable.
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- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (corrected on site)
Observation: Potential hazardous foods cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Relocate food to a refrigeration unit that is capable of maintaining food storage at 41°F or below.
- Critical: Date Marking - Ready-to-Eat - Potentially Hazardous Food - Date Marking*
Observation: The prepared ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit is not properly dated for disposition.
Correction: Mark the name and "consume by" date on the container of RTE foods at the time of preparation if the food is to be held for more than 24 hours. If the food is held at 41°F or below the food shall be served or sold within 7 calendar days. Some harmful bacteria continue to grow even at refrigeration temperatures so limiting the amount of time in storage limits the amount of growth allowed for these bacteria.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: Both drawer refrigerator units were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair the equipment, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Handwashing Cleanser - Availability
Observation: Soap was not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back kitchen
Correction: Hand soap must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing. Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands.
- Hand Drying Provision
Observation: No disposable towels were provided at the hand washing lavatory in the back kitchen
Correction: Hand drying devices such as individual disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or heated air hand drying device must be provided at all hand washing lavatories to encourage proper hand washing and avoid employees to drying their hands on their clothing or other unclean materials
- Physical Facilities - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions
Observation: Ceiling in the kitchen front line noted in need of cleaning.
Correction: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning of the physical facilities is an important measure in ensuring the protection and sanitary preparation of food. A regular cleaning schedule should be established and followed to maintain the facility in a clean and sanitary manner.
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03/11/2013 | Routine | |
-Make the back kitchen hand sink accessible and stock with soap and towels.
-Make repairs to the ceiling to prevent contamination from falling material.
- Critical: Food - Potentially Hazardous Food - Cold Holding* (repeated violation)
Observation: Food in the Prep table and True drawer refrigerator unit cold holding at improper temperatures
Correction: Discard the food and ensure that potentially hazardous foods for cold holding are maintained at 41°F or below to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Critical: Variance Requirement*
Observation: Specialized processing method of food preservation used for sushi rice.
Correction: Obtain a variance from the regulatory authority as specified in 12 VAC 5-421-3570 and 12 VAC 5-421-3580 of this chapter. Specific food processes that require a variance have historically resulted in more foodborne illness than standard process. The variance requirement is designed to ensure that the proposed method of operation is carried out safely.
- Equipment - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment (repeated violation)
Observation: True refrig. drawer units and prep tables were observed in a state of disrepair and damaged.
Correction: Repair the equipment to restore a state of condition that allows for proper operation, accuracy, functioning, maintenance, and cleanability per Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter. If unable to repair, replace it with one that meets the specifications of Part IV, Article 1 and 2 of this chapter.
- Physical Facilities in Good Repair (repeated violation)
Observation: Kitchen ceiling is not maintained in good repair
Correction: Maintain physical facilities in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities.
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01/06/2012 | Routine | |
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