Restaurant: Miyako
Address: 6 - 112 West Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
Phone: (434) 984-3000
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: Oct 16, 2009
0470 - Critical Repeat Eggs stored over lettuce in the rear one-door refrigeration unit.
1770 A - Critical The meat slicer was observed soiled to sight and touch with old accumulations of food particles located in difficult to reach areas of the blade assembly mechnism.
0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to explain his or her responsibility in preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by an employee who has a disease or a medical condition that may cause foodborne disease.
0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers storedby the dishwasher that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils.
0470 - Critical Eggs stored over lettuce in the rear one-door refrigeration unit.
0480 - Unlabeled food containers.
0550 - Dispensing utensils improperly stored between uses.
0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use.
0930 - Critical The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement.
1580 - The cutting board(s) along the shushi station are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition.
1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on several non-food contact surfaces including the Cuisinart behind the Shushi Bar area.
3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees; nothing in either of the two restrooms.
3180 - Hanging Cloth dividers going into the kitchen and shushi area noted in need of cleaning.
3230 - Absorbent material (cardboard box by fryer) is being use on the floor
0470 - Critical Repeat Eggs stored over lettuce in the rear one-door refrigeration unit. 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.
1770 A - Critical The meat slicer was observed soiled to sight and touch with old accumulations of food particles located in difficult to reach areas of the blade assembly mechnism. Clean and sanitize these surfaces for food contact.
Comments:
Facility has made excellent progress since last inspection. Good attention to important details of food safety practices. Employee Health Notice posted and implemented, as well as much improved sanitation and cleanliness. Sanitizer tested within appropriate range and cold-holding temperatures were excellent. Facility is now in substantial compliance with VA FOOD CODE REGULATIONS. Nicely organized facility!
August 12, 2009 (Routine)
Violations:
0060 - Critical The person in charge failed to explain his or her responsibility in preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by an employee who has a disease or a medical condition that may cause foodborne disease. Ensure the designated person in charge (PIC) is knowledgeable about foodborne disease prevention, Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point principles and Regulation requirements. The PIC should be prepared to recognize conditions that may contribute to foodborne illness. The PIC must also recognize conditions that fail to comply with Regulation requirements and be authorized to take the appropriate preventive and corrective actions to ensure that the Regulations' objectives are fulfilled.
0080 - Critical Employees or applicants are not aware of the reporting procedures concerning information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food, including the date of onset of jaundice or of an illness due to 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 any information about their health and activities if they are diagnosed with or had a past illness from Salmonella Typhi, Shigella spp., Escherichia coli O157:H7 or Hepatitis A virus.
0220 - Critical In use open drinking containers storedby the dishwasher that may contaminate food, food contact surfaces or utensils. 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.
0470 - Critical Eggs stored over lettuce in the rear one-door refrigeration unit. 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.
0480 - 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.
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.
0570 - Wiping cloths improperly stored between use. Ensure wet wiping cloths are stored in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration between use.
0930 - Critical The raw and/or undercooked foods provided on the menu, menu board, table tent or brochure do not provide a disclosure statement. The Consumer Advisory shall include a disclosure statement that includes a description of the animal-derived foods and identification of the animal-derived foods by astericking (*) them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
1580 - The cutting board(s) along the shushi station are heavily scratched and scored. The food contact surface is no longer easily cleaned and sanitized due to condition. Resurface or discard and replace the cutting boards to provide a food contact surface that is smooth, easily cleaned and sanitized.
1770 C - Observed accumulations of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris on several non-food contact surfaces including the Cuisinart behind the Shushi Bar area. Maintain nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment clean.
3045 - A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands is not provided at all lavatories used by food employees; nothing in either of the two restrooms. Provide a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands at all handwashing lavatories used by food employees.
3180 - Hanging Cloth dividers going into the kitchen and shushi area noted in need of cleaning. 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.
3230 - Absorbent material (cardboard box by fryer) is being use on the floor Cardboard boxes or similar materials may not be used on floors. Temporary floor coverings such as sawdust can contaminate food, attract insects and rodents, and become a nuisance to the food operation.
Comments:
Reviewed documentation form the seafood supplier regarding the process of freezing fish. Dishmachine sanitizing at 75 ppm chlorine. The Five critical violations need to be addressed immediately. A follow up inspection within the next week is warranted with a total of 13 violations.
February 22, 2007 (Routine)
Comments:
No violations were noted during the inspection. Overall, the facility appeared well maintained and in proper order. Thank-you. (1) Reviewed pH log for sushi rice. Sushi rice pH measures 3.8 - 3.9 (2) Gloves are being used to minimize bare hand food contact. (3) Dish machine rated 100 ppm chlorine sanitizer.
August 24, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands after handling soiled utensils. 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.
1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the box freezers. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
1700 - Critical One of the chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 25 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is at 120F.
3180 - The floor under the cooking equipment is in need of cleaning. 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.
3240 - Hand sink was not maintained. A leak was noted at the cold water line at hand sink at the dishwashing area. Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) Chemical test kit was available. (4) The record for the HACCP Plan for sushi rice was maintained. Discussed method of improvement in documentation. (5) Low-temperature dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly.
August 24, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands after handling soiled utensils. 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.
1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the box freezers. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
1700 - Critical One of the chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 25 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is at 120F.
3180 - The floor under the cooking equipment is in need of cleaning. 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.
3240 - Hand sink was not maintained. A leak was noted at the cold water line at hand sink at the dishwashing area. Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) Chemical test kit was available. (4) The record for the HACCP Plan for sushi rice was maintained. Discussed method of improvement in documentation. (5) Low-temperature dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly.
August 24, 2005 (Routine)
Violations:
0160 - Critical A food employee failed to wash his hands after handling soiled utensils. 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.
1320 - There was no temperature measuring device located in the box freezers. Provide a temperature measuring device in all hot or cold holding equipment used to store potentially hazardous foods so that employees can routinely monitor the ambient air temperature.
1700 - Critical One of the chlorine sanitizing solution used was not at an acceptable concentration. Adjust the chlorine sanitizing solution to a level of at least 25 parts per million when the pH is at 10 or less and the water temperature is at 120F.
3180 - The floor under the cooking equipment is in need of cleaning. 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.
3240 - Hand sink was not maintained. A leak was noted at the cold water line at hand sink at the dishwashing area. Keep handwashing facilities clean and maintained to encourage proper handwashing.
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) Chemical test kit was available. (4) The record for the HACCP Plan for sushi rice was maintained. Discussed method of improvement in documentation. (5) Low-temperature dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly.
February 23, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) Strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Plan to provide letter reference to sushi fish from supplier.
February 23, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) Strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Plan to provide letter reference to sushi fish from supplier.
February 23, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) Strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Plan to provide letter reference to sushi fish from supplier.
February 23, 2005 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) Strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Plan to provide letter reference to sushi fish from supplier.
August 18, 2004 (Routine)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) The pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) The strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Chef thermometer was available.
August 18, 2004 (Routine)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) The pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) The strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Chef thermometer was available.
August 18, 2004 (Routine)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) The pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) The strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Chef thermometer was available.
August 18, 2004 (Routine)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at all hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) The pH of the sushi rice was between 3.7 to 3.8. (4) The strength of the bleach sanitizing solution was at 100 ppm. (5) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized utensils properly. (6) Chef thermometer was available.
February 11, 2004 (Critical Procedures)
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were at the hand sinks. (2) Gloves were used to handle ready-to-eat foods. (3) Hands were washed. (4) Chemical dishwashing machine sanitized properly. (5) Safe food temperatures were noted. Units were operating properly. Foods were stored in small amounts. (6) Bleach sanitizing solutions for the wiping cloths were available. (7) Discussed means of improving the storage of raw meats.
November 12, 2003 (Routine)
Violations:
0550 - Ice scoop in ice bin was 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 140F and the container.
0470 - Critical Raw animal foods were stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) food in the refrigeration unit. (CORRECTED.) Separate raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from raw RTE food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw RTE food such as vegetables, and cooked RTE food.
2010 - Single-use utensils at one of the hand sinks were found stored too close. Discontinue storage of clean equipment and utensils in a location subject to contamination.
Comments:
(1) Soap and paper towels were located at all hand sinks. (2) The pH of the sushi rice was monitored between 3.6 and 3.8 and a record maintained. (3) The chemical dishwashing machine was sanitizing properly. (4) Bleach sanitizing solution was maintained.
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