H Town Hibachi Express

Upon arrival, Observed front-door of facility propped open. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Had PIC close door of facility.

Observed bowl being used as scoop for bin of seasoning. Also, observed spoon, handle in food for another bin of sugar. Advised PIC in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: PIC removed bowl from bin of seasoning.

Observed multiple containers previously for soy sauce in WIC, being re-used to hold other types of sauces. Advised PIC single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Observed multiple metal bowls with stains on exterior non-food contact surface stored as clean above 3-Compartment Sink. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed food employee touch shirt and began to handle bow with chicken wings donning the same pair of gloves without handwashing. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. and after touching bare human body parts of other than clean hands and arms. COS: Had food employee rewash hands at the hand sink.

Observed food employee wash hands at the designated hand wash sink with cold water for less than 20 seconds. Advised o proper cleaning procedures. COS: Had food employee rewash hands at the hand sink with warm water for 20 seconds.

Upon arrival, observed hand sink #1 in the main kitchen with an active leak near the faucet. Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to the law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to have hand sink #1 in the main kitchen serviced.

Observed severe rusting of nonfood contact surface of the interior of the chest freezer. Advised PIC that nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be free of accumulation of dust, debris, and residue. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean nonfood contact surface of the chest freezer.

Observed food employee adjust glasses, don new gloves, and then proceed to handle wings at fryer basket. Advised PIC food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arm. COS: Had food employee cease prep, wash hands, and don new gloves.

Observed no 2025 permit display. Advised PIC post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Advised to obtain 2025 food service permit.

Observed bowl being used as scoop in bin of sugar. Also, observed spoon, handle in food for another bin of sugar. Advised PIC during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. COS: PIC removed spoon from bin of sugar.

Observed container previously for soy sauce, being re-used to hold sugar. Advised PIC single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Observed multiple jackets stored on rack for food establishment dry goods. Advised PIC lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: PIC relocated jackets away from food establishment dry goods.

Observed visible light entry at backdoor of facility leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.