KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia and Tuna not thawed per package requirement in reach-in cooler at sushi station.

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. Tilapia and Tuna not thawed per package requirement in reach-in cooler at sushi station.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container on lower shelf on cooks line without label. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles near dishwasher

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in make table on cookline Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler #2 in prep area Operator removed shelves to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table at beginning of cookline

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In sushi line reach in cooler Masago stored over vegetables. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) stocked above the fill line of unit

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for garlic in oil on make line. Operator marked for 30 minutes prior when placed on line Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beneath flat top in dining room near party room Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk rice. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside sushi walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-14: Time Extended

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters not complete parts missing

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table small kitchen

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on clean prep surface Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in back of kitchen

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers on plastic cambro pans

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. E every drink stored next to tofu in wok station Operator removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose at mop sink Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. At dumpster area

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocado at sushi line ready to be used Operator washed avocados Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at sushi area engaged in food prep with watch and bracelet on. Manager coached and employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans at shelving above mop sink. Confirmed with employee pans were clean

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 contents of large panko container. Manager corrected Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic lids at bar not inverted. Coached employee and they corrected Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Basic - Water leaking from spray hose. Observed coming from dish machine spray hose. Corrected On-Site