Sake Japan

Observed at the front food service steamtable veggie eggrolls and mango chicken hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135F. Advised PIC that all TCS foods shall properly hot hold at 135 degrees F or above. Advised PIC to reheat mango chicken and veggie eggroll to 165.

Observed the vegetable prep sink with hot water turned off. Advised PIC that hot and cold water under pressure shall be available to all plumbing fixtures. Advised PIC to have the vegetable prep sink serviced.

Observed 2025 permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post 2026 permit in public view.

Observed food employee drink from plastic bottle without straw at the prep area of the main kitchen. Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Had food employee cease drinking from plastic bottle.

Observed food employee soak paper towel at the hand sink. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be used for handwashing only. COS: Had food employee cease soaking paper towel at hand sink.

Observed multiple food items stored uncovered (food pearls, cabbage (2 containers)) in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC food must be stored covered.

Observed 2024 Food Service Permit posted in public display. Advised PIC that the current Food Service Establishment permit shall be posted in public view. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment Permit and post in public view.

Observed reach in cooler in disrepair, not working, and used for dry storage. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. Advised PIC to have unit repaired.

Observed TCS foods (egg roll and fried rice) not hot holding at 135F or above. PIC removed items to reheat them

Observed no paper towels at the back hand sink. COS-paper towels were supplied

Observed food contact surfaces of soda nozzles, can opener, can opener holder stored clean with old food debris. Advised to clean to sight and touch

Upon Arrival, no PIC present. Advised PIC there must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS: Pic was designated.

Observed multiple gloves stored inside of handsink nearest to 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

Observed black mold=like substance on white panel interior food contact surface of ice machine. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: at a frequency specified by the manufacturer. absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Observed facility using bleach that is not EPA approved. Advised PIC an EPA approved sanitizer from list G shall be used to sanitize food contact surfaces. COS: PIC purchased correct bleach during inspection.

Observed 1 container of cut cabbage, 3 containers of raw chicken, and 1 container of noodles improperly cooling in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS: PIC removed covers/lids for proper cooling.