YAMATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Twelve live roaches observed throughout kitchen area, primarily in corner between cooler and office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Thirteen live roaches observed on wall in corner behind trim piece next to office and one on floor behind sushi bar. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Five live roaches observed next to refrigerator and rear prep table Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifty-plus droppings found throughout kitchen area and sushi bar, to include: on floor between cooler and office, on shelving and floor around inner perimeter of sushi bar, around water heater, on top of water heater, in center rear closet on shelves and floor. Also, rub marks are evident along wall between cooler and office. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Seventeen rodent droppings observed in corner near office, sushi bar shelving, on floor near water heater, and on floor in closet next to back door. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Twenty five plus rodent droppings observed in sushi bar area Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks observed in corner between cooler and office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Rodent rub marks remain. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: No change Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Twelve live roaches observed throughout kitchen area, primarily in corner between cooler and office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Thirteen live roaches observed on wall in corner behind trim piece next to office and one on floor behind sushi bar. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifty-plus droppings found throughout kitchen area and sushi bar, to include: on floor between cooler and office, on shelving and floor around inner perimeter of sushi bar, around water heater, on top of water heater, in center rear closet on shelves and floor. Also, rub marks are evident along wall between cooler and office. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Seventeen rodent droppings observed in corner near office, sushi bar shelving, on floor near water heater, and on floor in closet next to back door. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks observed in corner between cooler and office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Rodent rub marks remain. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Seventeen dead roaches observed throughout kitchen and sushi bar, to include: in corner between cooler and office, on floor under shelf next to kitchen entrance, behind chest freezer, on top of water heater, on shelves and floor of sushi bar, and under the kitchen hand wash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Seven dead roaches observed. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed towards front of kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Twelve live roaches observed throughout kitchen area, primarily in corner between cooler and office. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Fifty-plus droppings found throughout kitchen area and sushi bar, to include: on floor between cooler and office, on shelving and floor around inner perimeter of sushi bar, around water heater, on top of water heater, in center rear closet on shelves and floor. Also, rub marks are evident along wall between cooler and office. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks observed in corner between cooler and office. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hot water faucet broken at hand wash sink next to ice machine.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink next to ice maker.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen soiled with grease and dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Seventeen dead roaches observed throughout kitchen and sushi bar, to include: in corner between cooler and office, on floor under shelf next to kitchen entrance, behind chest freezer, on top of water heater, on shelves and floor of sushi bar, and under the kitchen hand wash sink. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food (wrapped convenience store sandwich) on upper shelf of reach-in cooler, not marked or segregated.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn in kitchen.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight visible through gaps around bottom and lock side of back exterior door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bagged onions and buckets of powdered chicken base stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall, door, and ceiling of walk-in cooler rusty and peeling paint.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in sushi bar.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grill hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk-in cooler fan guard and box soiled with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall around cook-line soiled with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board at sushi bar.

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee scratch face then continued cooking chicken on cooks line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 10 flying under Three compartment sink next to water heater. 5 under dish machine. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs above chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 12 inside old walk in cooler used for dry storage on cooks line. 4 under beer reach in cooler. And 6 behind reach in cooler next to water heater in kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Small green balls on the floor throughout the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Yum yum sauce containing half and half cream in squeeze bottles being re served to customers. Admin Complaint

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above water heater.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage on prep table next to salt container. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of container of knives. Phone on prep table next to salt container.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on cooks line. Cooking pans on cooks line where the handles have been worn down. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor across from drink machine.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle stored on top of spicy tuna in reach in cooler at sushi make area. Employee removed spoon. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. On the cooks line.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on the cooks line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on floor in side dry storage walk in cooler on cooks line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef portions being thawed at room temperature on cooks line.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On the cooks line. Ceiling soiled throughout kitchen around air vents. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cooks line touch apron and hair then continued cooking chicken touching the pans handle and utensils.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over scallops, and both raw meats above ready to eat yum yum sauce in reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed sauce on top and scallops and beef next to each other. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 2-3 in old walk in freezer used as dry storage for dried foods. Approximately 15 under reach in cooler (holding beer, wine, and cold glasses) and soda hookup area. Admin Complaint

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. Rice and tempura batter and shrimp on cooks line. Employees time marked items for less than 4 hours. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed individual bottles of yum yum sauce made with half and half cream being served to customers then put back in reach in cooler and reserved to the next guest.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom doors of reach in cooler on cooks line.

Basic - -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind flat top on cooks line. -Floor soiled throughout kitchen under prep tables, coolers, dish machine, and cooking equipment. -Ceiling soiled by air vents in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in cooked rice on cooks line.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on reach in freezer next to cutting board with green onions being prepped. Operator moved drink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn on cooks line.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and tempera mix in floor in old walk in freezer used as dried storage. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water at 82F. Operator dumped water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink on cooks line.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at sushi area. Operator placed towel in bucket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm behind sushi case. Operator changed bucket. 50ppm. Corrected On-Site