VKI JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by large pot atop a small table. Operator moved items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Skirting inside ice bin at back door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both stalls with receptacles no lid.

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of broccoli stored on floor under dish washing sink. Operator moved to walk-in cooler shelf during inspection. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink beside grill blocked by large pot of rice. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- rice container in dry storage.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys stored on shelf above make table.

Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Operator moved to prep area during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 5 gallon plastic buckets of sauces stored on floor under triple sink and multiple frozen foods stored on floor in freezer.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- flour.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by large pot atop small table. Operator removed pot and table during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, ice bin located near rear entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items in plastic buckets stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting, walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Establishment growing herbs in close proximity to dumpster and grease receptacle . Operator states that they will move the herbs to a clean and secure area. No actual cross contamination observed at time of the inspection.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Operator growing herbs in dumpster enclosure.

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, rice.

Basic - Food stored on floor, soy sauce. Operator properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, kitchen and warewashing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed Walk in cooler floor in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at sushi bar. Operator removed during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

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

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, bulk sugar container. Operator properly stored during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Upon inspection, observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator drained water and turned on faucet during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen near 3 compartment sink, blocked with soy sauce buckets. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In hallway near ice machine.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In kitchen. On food cart in use.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table at make bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or broken. Near back exit.

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

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching sugar and flour stored in bins. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at. 2 hand wash sinks in dining room.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Near 3 compartment sink.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located in dining room near hand wash sink.