BLUE COAST RESTAURANT

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over milk and raw chicken and beef over soy sauce in walk in cooler Pooled raw eggs over sauces and raw shrimp over bok choy in reach in cooler underneath cookline make table - operator moved these to bottom shelf Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish on thawing rack in walk in cooler

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Golden age sushi roll and pink lady sushi roll on limited time menu not identified as having raw fish Operator added notes on each menu indicating that rolls have raw fish Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In employee bathroom

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in blank spray bottle underneath dish machine counter

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine Operator cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in bulk dry storage containers on bottom dry storage shelf next to walk in Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining bottom shelf in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal bag on top of bottled drinks in server area in front of hallway to guest bathrooms

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on clean dish shelf above three compartment sink Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline Duct tape on door of sushi display cooler

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets next to prep counter in kitchen and several food cases underneath it

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs hanging off of pipe underneath grill

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single serve lids and containers on floor in hallway leading to guest bathrooms

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler Pooled raw

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over vegetables in make table reach in on cookline Raw tuna over opened sauce bottles in reach in cooler at sushi station Operator removed both Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several throughout

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In make table on cookline Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On prep cart on cookline Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several on clean dish rack Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several throughout Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers on prep counter across from walk in cooler Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw tuna on thaw rack in walk in cooler Operator switched Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On lunch specials section of menus under sushi rolls

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Underhand wash sink in kitchen

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean bowls plates next to handwashing sink on sushi line not inverted Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On cart in kitchen Cooking utensils and cooking bowls underneath. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator tilted to properly dry Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on make table

Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubs of food in walk in freezer on floor Operator fixed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on side of cart by flat top grill Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink in kitchen Operator has put in work order Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. In glass door cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna thawing in walk in cooler not being thawed according to instructions on package. Items still frozen. Operator poked hole in all packages Corrected On-Site

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lining pans of scallops and salmon.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over bucket of uncovered noodles in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and silver scrubby in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in rice and sushi rice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of makeline shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloths used on prep table where spatulas and bowls on prep shelf in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bins of food on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet to handsink in kitchen does not work properly.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Sushi reach in cooler draining into handsink at sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw unwashed avocado above ready to eat sauces Advised operator to move when possible Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon above ready to eat sauces in walk in Advised operator to move when possible Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw salmon in walk in cooler Advised operator to move when possible Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Escolar Saku being used on menu as white tuna Big Eye tuna listed on menu but using Yellowfin tuna Thunnus Albacares Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning green onion in back prep room Holding container on cook line Advised operator to remove as soon as possible Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler in back prep area Advised operator to remove Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In back prep kitchen Operator put back into spot Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line cutting board

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Soda on prep table in bar Operator threw away 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 cellphone above clean plates Employee speaker above hibachi station Operator removed items Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls above 3 comp sink Advised operator to store properly Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets of sugar and flour on floor in soy sauce buckets Advised operator to store at,east 6 inches off ground Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Deli containers used for scoops in rice and sugar advised operator to always used scooped with handles for product Operator removedCorrective Action Taken Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. Above hibachi grill Operator will change when he has a chance Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Across from flat top

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers and metal bowls above 3 compartment sink

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed fresh vegetables on walk in cooler floor.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with flour in large container. Employee corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles at cook line (same color) with no indication of contents. Advised operator to label or write in permanent ink contents.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting above 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 gallon buckets of soy sauce on floor by 3 compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended