NINJA STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In the reach in cooler across from the cook line observed imitation Krab Rangoon without a date mark. Operator stated foods are made in house and was prepared 7 days prior to inspection. Discussed with operator on how to properly date foods. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-30: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler across from cook top raw beef was stored over cooked duck. In the stand alone cooler Raw beef was stored over raw shrimp. Operator rearranged all foods for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on fried Krab, per operator foods were cooked and prepared two hours before inspection started. Operator time marked foods. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Raw ready to eat fish removed from original packaging in the walk in freezer, operator stated it was removed from original packaging more than 7 days ago. No date mark on fish.

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in side beverage/wait station. Note: operator ordered shelving and just needs to install. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at bar. Note: operator has work order in place to fix. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added more sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins. Operator labeled bins. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator connected sanitizer to correct dispenser hose. Secondary Test Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food handling employees with no hair restraints. Employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Near Three compartment sink, observed a low table shelf with unsealed wood

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)Secondary test ; Operator changed bucket Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a pan of salmon stored on a Hand washing sink. Operator removed salmon Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At server station. Operator replenished towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two food handlers with no hair restraint. Employees put on hats Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dishwasher is leaking water on the floor

Basic - Floor parts missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler, observed floor open down the center and curling sharp edges.

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed drill being stored on ice machine in kitchen

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in freezer, breaded pork, dumplings and bread being stored in to go bags. Operator put product in food grade bags Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, raw fish being stored over mangoes. Operator rearranged items Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw eggs being stored over krab sticks with cream cheese In reach in refrigerator near triple sink, cooked broccoli being stored under raw scallops. Operator rearranged products Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At back of restaurant, butter and shell eggs being stored outside. Operator discarded products.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Near triple sink, two cutting boards in storage and one in use.

Basic - Food stored outside. At back of restaurant, butter and shell eggs being stored outside. Operator discarded products. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab sticks being thawed at triple sink with no running water

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On dishwasher, WD 40 spray. Per discussion operator moved item to chemical storage Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the double door reach in cooler by the triple sink raw shell eggs are stored above cooked broccoli, butter and ready to eat sauces.operator moved items to proper storage order. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. There is an accumulation of food debris on top of the dishwasher.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic bowl in a container of tempura crust. Operator removed the plastic bowl. This is a repeat violation from 8/19/2021. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There are no covered receptacles in the woman's bathroom.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The 2021 Division of Hotels and Restaurants license is displayed.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is an ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by mop sink. Operator refilled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in reach in coolers on cook line and prep line prepared yesterday per operator not date marked. Educated operator on the importance of proper date marking. Operator dated all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go soup container used to scoop uncooked rice. Educated operator on the importance of using a scoop with a handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vents above dry food storage shelf next to ice machine.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops for cooked rice in standing water at 84°F. Operator moved to dry container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler across from fryers.

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe at hand wash sink by mop sink.