KOJIN NOODLE BAR

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above shrimp in the reach in freezer. Operator placed beef at the bottom of. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator it was cooked 2 days ago.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator wearing watch and bracelet while engaged in food preparation.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened Gatorade stored inside the reach in cooler. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizing dishwasher machine at 0ppm, staff primed machine retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw beef and raw duck at reach-in cooler unit. Staff moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC return soiled/dusted over dishwasher machine area.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at unit at front counter area.

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

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed spatulas between wall and 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, located at front counter. During the inspection operator cleaned it.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked mushrooms inside reach in cooler kitchen. Operator rearranged for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed plastic container with sanitizer solution Chlorine at 400+ operator discard during inspection, recheck chlorine 50 ppm. Located at cook line area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler at bar area soiled/ stained.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf with cleaners. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen area cracked/ in disrepair.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer next to warewashing area. Employee cleaned gasket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand wash sink at front service area in disrepair. Operator working on it during this inspection. 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 - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Manager put a lid in trash can during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.