Kanpai Restaurant

Observed improper separation of raw animal products in the reach in cooler in the back of house near the 3-compartment sink. Raw chicken was stored above raw whole cut pork and beef. CA: PIC placed chicken at bottom of cooler.

observed wontons, crab rangoon, and egg rolls all stored uncovered, not in active use and not protected from overhead contamination in the reach in cooler underneath the grill. Observed raw chicken no covered in the reach-in cooler in the back of house near 3-comp sink. Observed every food item in prep top cooler (Shrimp, Beef, Carrot, Chives, sauces) to not have coverings and not in active use. CA: PIC covered all items not in active use. RCA: storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Observed dishwashing machine in active use and not producing a chemical residual after sanitation cycle. Chemical being used is chlorine and it is not testing. CA: PIC contacted repair company to service the unit and will discontinue using the machine and wash dishes in 3-comp sink. RCA: Dishwasher should be capable of producing a chlorine residue of 50-100ppm on dish surface following dish cycle.

observed sushi, preptop, and back of house reach in coolers in the facility to have food debris build up on the front of the equipment, as well as, within the gaskets. CA: PIC shall deep clean all equipment non-food contact surfaces. RCA. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food debris splatter on walls and ceilings throughout the main kitchen and the back of house area near 3-compartment sink, and dry storage area. CA: PIC shall deep clean the facility. RCA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed improper separation of ready-to-eat foods and raw meats in prep top cooler (scallops stored behind spring rolls and tofu). Observed improper separation of ready-to-eat foods and raw meats in reach-in coolers (raw seafood stored over top carrots and cabbage, raw eggs stored next to sauces and carrots/cabbage, raw shrimp next to cooked meats). CA: PIC rearranged cooler for proper separation.

Observed raw frozen fish thawing in ROP packaging in sushi area runder cool running water. CA: PIC removed fish from ROP packaging to continue thawing.

Observed right side sushi reach-in cooler unable to maintain safe temperatures of 41F or below. CA: Only three TCS items that were prepared at 4:00pm were present within cooler and moved to a functioning cooler. Maintenance was called.

Observed wontons and tempura shrimp in upright freezer stored uncovered. Observed multiple vegetable items in reach-in cooler in main kitchen to be stored uncovered and not in active use. Observed uncovered lettuce and carrots on shelf uncovered and unprotected from contamination in sushi area. RCA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

Observed dishwasher in active use and not producing a chemical residue after ssanitation. CA: PIC contacted repair company to service the unit and will discontinue use until repaired. RCA: Dishwasher should be capable of producing a chlorine residue of 50-100ppm on dish surface following cycle.

Observed raw fish thawing in ROP packaging in sushi area reach-in cooler. CA: PIC removed fish from ROP packaging and educated employees on proper thawing techniques.

Observed server's cooler not capable of maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. Salad within cooler had been cut and placed into individual containers to be stored within cooler at 4:00pm. CA: Salads were moved to a functioning cooler as they were still within the SAFE zone. Unit will not be used until repaired and verified by the Chatham County Health Department.

Observed old food splatter on walls around kitchen (ex. behind trash bin, dish pit walls) RCA: All floors, walls and ceilings shall be clean at a frequency that does not allow build-up from accumulating.

Observed reach-in cooler holding shrimp sauce and aioli, in server's area not maintain required temperatures of 41F or below. CA: PIC turned down the unit and it cooled to 41F.

Observed brown rice held in crock below the minimum 135F (125F). PIC indicated that the rice had just been cooked. CA: PIC reheated rice to 165F for two minutes.

Observed bowls used as scoops in prep top cooler. Bowls were stored within the shrimp and beef and did not have a handle to protect from contamination. Observed large pitcher without handle stored in bulk rice. CA: PIC removed the bowls and pitcher from food product. PIC shall replace items with handled utensil.

Observed ice scoop stored on shelf above ice machine. CA: PIC removed scoop to be sanitized. Scoop was not properly protected from contamination. Scoop shall be stored within ice with handle away from ice or in a clean container.

Observed missing thermometers in sushi display cooler and coolers in servers area. RCA: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - TMD, Located in Refrigerators/ Hot Holding (Pf, C) (x) Temperature Measuring Devices.

1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

Observed grill tools stored in 90F water. Observed bowl in raw chicken used as scoop. Observed scoop in lettuce with handle touching food product. CA: PIC rearranged scoop in lettuce. PIC removed bowl from chicken. PIC placed tools in fresh water and placed on grill to stay warm.

Observed to-go boxes stored up right without proper overhead protection from contamination. CA: PIC inverted all to-go boxes.

Observed old microwave debris in microwave. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Observed remote stored on cutting board. CA: PIC removed remote and had the area sanitized.