Yaku, 2001 N. 15 th ST, Arlington, VA - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Violation code | Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Critical violations | Non-Critical violations | Details / Comments |
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October 01, 2009 | Routine | 3 | 6 | Details / Comments |
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March 19, 2009 | Critical Procedures | 1 | 0 | Details / Comments |
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December 02, 2008 | Routine | 3 | 8 | Details / Comments |
October 01, 2009 (Routine)
Violations:
- 3-301.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Employees observed contacting ready-to-eat (RTE) food with their bare hands. Kitchen staff not wearing gloves at beginning of inspection.
Except when washing fruits and vegetables as specified under 3-302.15 or as specified in paragraph (D) of this section, food employees may not contact exposed, RTE food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. - 3-302.11 - Critical Raw animal foods are not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding, and/or display.Raw beef stored over raw fish in walk in.Raw chicken stored over ice cream in 2 door freezer.Raaw beef stored over raw fish in 2 door freezer.
Food shall be protected from cross contamination by, except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate equipment for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; - 3-302.12 - Repeat Containers of sugar, etc., are not identified with the common name of the food.
Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient, when the consumer has specifically requested that it not be used, may result in severe medical consequences. The mistaken use of food from unlabeled containers could result in chemical poisoning. - 3-304.14 - Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces are not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution of proper concentration; and/or not laundered daily.
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under section 4-501.114; and (2) Laundered daily as specified under paragraph 4-802.11(D). Soiled wiping cloths, especially when moist, can become breeding grounds for pathogens that could be transferred to food. Any wiping cloths that are not dry (except those used once and then laundered) must be stored in a sanitizer solution at all times, with the proper sanitizer concentration in the solution. Wiping cloths soiled with organic material can overcome the effectiveness of, and neutralize, the sanitizer. The sanitizing solution must be changed as needed to minimize the accumulation of organic material and sustain proper concentration. Proper sanitizer concentration should be ensured by checking the solution periodically with an appropriate chemical test kit. - 4-201.11 - The Cuisinart blender is not designed and constructed to be durable.
Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed to be durable and capable of retaining their original characteristics so that such items can continue to fulfill their intended purpose for the duration of their life expectancy and to maintain their easy cleanability. If they can not maintain their original characteristics, they may become difficult to clean, allowing for the harborage of pathogenic microorganisms, insects, and rodents. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed so that parts do not break and end up in food as foreign objects or present injury hazards to consumers. A common example of presenting an injury hazard is the tendency for tines of poorly designed single service forks to break during use. - 4-302.14 - A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of the sanitizing solution (quatenary ammonium) is not provided.
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Testing devices to measure the concentration of sanitizing solutions are required for 2 reasons: 1. The use of chemical sanitizers requires minimum concentrations of the sanitizer during the final rinse step to ensure sanitization; and 2. Too much sanitizer in the final rinse water could be toxic. - 4-402.11 - The hand sink in kitchen needs re-sealed to wall.
Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily movable shall be installed so that it is: (1) Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment; (2) Spaced from adjoining equipment, walls, and ceilings a distance of not more than 1 millimeter or one thirty-second inch; or (3) Sealed to adjoining equipment or walls, if the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. This section is designed to ensure that fixed equipment is installed in a way that: 1. Allows accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above, and underneath the units or minimizes the need for cleaning due to closely abutted surfaces; 2. Ensures that equipment that is subject to moisture is sealed; 3. Prevents harborage of insects and rodents; and 4. Provides accessibility for the monitoring of pests. - 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents. All doors open at time of inspection. Corrected.Main front doors have airgap at the bottom.
Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed; tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. This does not apply if a food establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are: (1) Solid and tight-fitting; (2) Designated for use only when and emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and (3) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use. If windows or doors are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food establishment is not provided with windows and doors, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means. This does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. - 7-102.11 - Critical Repeat Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material.
Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
Kitchen manager was able to name the major foodborne illnesses and their associated symptoms.
March 19, 2009 (Critical Procedures)
Violations:
- 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of the required temperatures and times for the safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and reheating of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food).
Based on the risks inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the hazard analysis and critical control point principles, and the requirements of this Code. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. The areas of knowledge include stating the required temperatures and times for the safe refrigerated storage, hot holding, cooling, and reheating of potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food). - 2-102.11C - Critical The person in charge did not demonstrate their knowledge of the "Big Five" food born illnesses (Salmonella, shigella, e-coli, hepatitis A, and noro virus) and the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food.
Based on the risks inherent to the food operation, during inspections and upon request the person in charge shall demonstrate to the regulatory authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the hazard analysis and critical control point principles, and the requirements of this Code. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge by responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific food operation. The areas of knowledge include describing the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food.
Post 2009 Health License in public view.
December 02, 2008 (Routine)
Violations:
- 3-101.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical The severely dented can of oranges was not safe, unadulterated, and/or honestly presented.
Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under section 3-601.12, honestly presented. - 3-302.12 - Container of salt/sugar is not identified with the common name of the food.
Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food. Consumers may be allergic to certain foods or ingredients. The mistaken use of an ingredient, when the consumer has specifically requested that it not be used, may result in severe medical consequences. The mistaken use of food from unlabeled containers could result in chemical poisoning. - 3-304.12 - Food preparation and dispensing utensils are improperly stored in standing water/sanitizer.
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: (A) In the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; (B) In food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food) with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; (C) 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 at least every 4 hours; (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; (E) In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety food); or (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(7). - 3-501.17A - Corrected During Inspection Critical Chicken broth prepared and held in the food establishment for more than 24 hours is not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method as specified under section 3-502.12, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, based on the temperature of 5°C (41°F) or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. A date marking system that meets the criteria of this section may include: (1) Using a method approved by the regulatory authority for refrigerated, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food) that is frequently rewrapped, such as lunchmeat or a roast, or for which date marking is impractical, such as soft serve mix or milk in a dispensing machine; (2) Marking the date of day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food or on before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded; (3) Marking the date or day the original container is opened in a food establishment, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded as specified under paragraph (B) of this section; or (4) Using calendar dates, days of the week, color-coded marks, or other effective marking methods, provided that the marking system is disclosed to the regulatory authority upon request. This section does not apply to individual meal portions served or repackaged for sale from a bulk container upon a consumer's request. - 4-101.19 - The nonfood-contact surface of the cloth used under the cutting board to prevent it from slipping is not corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and/or smooth [Replace with cutting board mat].
Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment routinely exposed to splash or food debris are required to be constructed of nonabsorbent materials to facilitate cleaning. Equipment that is easily cleaned minimizes the presence of pathogenic organisms, moisture, and debris and deters the attraction of rodents and insects. - 5-205.11 - Corrected During Inspection The handwashing sinks located at the bar are not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use [container of sangria found in one and ashtrays and bottle pours in the other].
A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces. - 5-501.16 - Repeat No grease recycling container is available outside [currently used grease is stored in the grease oil containers/boxes on the pavement by the trash containers and some grease is getting onto the pavement] .
An inside storage room area and outside storage area and enclosure, and receptacles shall be of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. Storage areas for garbage and refuse containers must be constructed so that they can be thoroughly cleaned in order to avoid creating an attractant or harborage for insects or rodents. In addition, such storage areas must be large enough to accommodate all the containers necessitated by the operation in order to prevent scattering of the garbage and refuse. - 6-202.15 - Repeat The outer openings of the food establishment are not protected against the entry of insects and rodents [air gaps under the front and hallway entrance doors; missing covebase/baseboard at the wall and floor junctures in the hallway that lead to the loading dock/garbage storage/parking garage area].
Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed; tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. This does not apply if a food establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are: (1) Solid and tight-fitting; (2) Designated for use only when and emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and (3) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use. If windows or doors are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food establishment is not provided with windows and doors, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means. This does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition. Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. - 6-501.11 - Repeat Printer wall jack cover is missing in the kitchen.
Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Poor repair and maintenance compromises the functionality of the physical facilities. This requirement is intended to ensure that the physical facilities are properly maintained in order serve their intended purpose. - 6-501.16 - Repeat After use, the mop is not placed in a position that allows it to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies [install a mop hanger].
After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Mops can contaminate food and food preparation areas if not properly cleaned and stored after use. Mops should be cleaned and dried in a sanitary manner away from food flow areas. - 7-102.11 - Corrected During Inspection Critical Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials are not clearly and/or individually identified with the common name of the material [unlabelled and improperly labelled containers of glass cleaner were found].
Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. It is common practice in food establishments to purchase many poisonous or toxic materials including cleaners and sanitizers in bulk containers. Working containers are frequently used to convey these materials to areas where they will be used, resulting in working containers being stored in different locations in the establishment. Identification of these containers with the common name of the material helps prevent the dangerous misuse of the contents.
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