PIPA LOUNGE

High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various containers of food. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw tuna and raw salmon. However, menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Observed cases of oil and sodas stored on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Observed cooked eel thawing at room temperature.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw tuna, raw salmon and various cured meats however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of food and oil being stored on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of vegetables and raw fish.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat fruits.

Intermediate - Observed establishment offering raw tuna, raw salmon and various cured meats however menu does not identify that items are raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of food and oil being stored on floor in kitchen area.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp, raw beef, raw salmon and raw tuna thawing at room temperature. All were located on prep table in kitchen area.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various containers of food. Located in reach in cooler. 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dishes stored in hand washing sink located in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food being stored on floor throughout kitchen area.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a tray of cut greens and raw fish. Chef removed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a tray of cut greens and raw fish. Chef removed. Warning Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw fish being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw fish being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef added. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning Time Extended