DARUMA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI LOUNGE

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store a jar. Operator removed the jar to proper storage

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler; pickles container stored on floor.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near cook line; raw shell eggs stored over sauce container. Operator removed raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable prep area.

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled near cook line. Operator labeled sugar container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice buckets not stored inverted top of the ice machine. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with sugar container at cook line. Operator removed employee bag. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled with food debris at walk-in cooler.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket stored on floor at dry storage.

Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar. Operator labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over prep area. Operator removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled nozzle on soda gun at front bar area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand wash sink in corner of kitchen by rice cookers. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 90F. Operator began reheating water in container. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of water chestnuts dented. Educated operator on going through dented cans. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cabbage in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over frozen Bundt cakes.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to fill pitcher.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with rice.

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in freezer. Operator removed employee food. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of onions stored on floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 1/2 lb cans of hoisin sauce rusted and observed one 6 lb can of garbanzo beans dented. Educated operator on dented/rusted cans. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with green onions in walk in cooking.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator placed raw shrimp on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by rice cookers. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory on main menu. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.Provided operator with sign. Operator posted before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 84F (waited 3 minutes) at hand wash sinks in men's restroom and women's accessible bathroom.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed bamboo sushi bowl in use. Operator switched to food grade bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar, men's restroom, and women's accessible bathroom.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1- #10 can of water chestnuts and 3 #10 cans of apple sauce are dented on the seam and side.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with times as a public health control policy

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.in restroom that employees use. Repeat 5/10/2022 Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Large containers of sauce stored on floor

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in restroom that employees use Repeat 5/10/2022. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw beef. Container of chicken switched. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled knife stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Knife removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ice at sushi bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at sushi bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel lining the butter. Employee removed paper towels and lined butter with food grade plastic wrap. 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 Rice containers with labels but no date.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In food container with rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored next to sauce. Employee removed purse. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at ice cream station and white rice.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi station and next to cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at hibachi tables with grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust on wall behind ice machine