VOLCANIC SUSHI+SAKE

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee preparing food at the front counter removed his watch and failed to wash hands.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 packages of tuna indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quart sanitizer was 400+ ppm at the front counter. Operator adjusted to 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 2 packages of tuna indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Stop sale was issued.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food at the front counter. Employee removed the watch. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers stored on shelf by the mop sink not properly air dried.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of containers stored on the floor at the dry storage. Operator removed the box. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wiping cloth on preparation table at the front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rice cooker lid is broken. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed rice cooker lid is broken. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed on kitchen floor. Time Extended

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 102 oz can of EFA BRAND bamboo shoots with dent. Observed can of LEE KUM KEE oyster sauce with dent; 5 lb. Operator voluntarily threw away cans. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves on dry food racks in back.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored inside hand sink at entrance. Operators removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time for sushi rice but no written plan or time mark available.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles at front counter with no label.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at sushi counter employee with no hair restraint. During inspection employee placed hat on head. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed brown rice container broken in back of kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on floor outside of walk in cooler. Observed salmon on floor outside of office. Items were placed properly off of floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soda fountain in kitchen area. Inspector coached employees on proper storage and operators placed in triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in establishment. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloth on scale in back of kitchen; not in use. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a substance Iike mold inside ice machine-bin.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled/dusted AC return over preparation table at the kitchen.

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between a rack and table, chef relocated the knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in touch with ice at soda dispenser at kitchen area next to reach in freezer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at small preparation table kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gasket at unit across from reach in freezer.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed exposed concrete floor across from preparation table at the kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping towel not stored in sanitizer bucket at kitchen preparation area.