IKKYU HIBACHI GRILL & BENTO

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing plastic containers, not sanitizing.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed whole raw chicken stored in non food grade bag at reach in freezer at storage area. Observed squid stored in non food grade bag at chest freezer at front counter.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at reach in freezer at storage area. Discussed food storage with operator.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at 3 compartment sink. Operator placed item inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

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 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.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust at front counter.

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on floor underneath preparation table.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism in disrepair at back exit door. Operator repaired mechanism during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water at 3 compartment sink. Operator removed water and placed item inside reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Toothpicks provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with old food debris near flat top grill.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cheese wontons at reach in freezer. Manager rearranged items. Provided Safe Refrigerator Storage handout. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed raw chicken stored over cheese wontons at reach in freezer. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mushrooms at reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed raw shell eggs stored over mushrooms at reach in cooler. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth and squeegee stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed wiping cloth and squeegee stored inside hand sink at kitchen. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at reach in cooler not date marked. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed cooked chicken at reach in cooler not date marked. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at food storage shelf. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at food storage shelf. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed single service trays not inverted at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near flat top grill. Observed floor soiled with accumulated grease at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-03: Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near flat top grill. Observed floor soiled with accumulated grease at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.