TOKYO EXPRESS - CUMBERLAND MALL

Observed raw shrimp stored next to the onions and broccoli inside the prep unit. Raw shell eggs were stored on the top shelf next to the broccoli, noodles were stored next to the raw chicken, cabbage was stored on top of the raw chicken inside the reach in cooler. CA: Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables shall be separated and protected from cross contamination. COS: The food items were rearranged to prevent cross contamination.

Several sauce containers stored on the prep table was observed uncovered. CA: 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. COS: The sauces were covered.

The hand sink inside the kitchen was observed leaking water. The additional pipe under the sink was observed missing. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired and maintained in good repair.

A scoop used for the rice was observed cracked. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

Containers of raw chicken stored inside of the reach in cooler was observed maintaining cold temperatures above 41F. The ambient air temperature of the reach in cooler maintained cold holding temperatures at 47F. CA TCS food items must maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below to prevent foodborne illnesses. COS TCS food items were transferred to the reach in freezer and ice was stored on top of the raw chicken that will be used today. TCS food items stored inside the reach in cooler was prepped and stored inside the unit for 1-hour.

Rat droppings were observed on the front line on the shelves underneath the steam table, cash register and cabinet on the front prep line. CA Remove droppings to prevent contamination. Arrow Pest Control is scheduled to inspect and treat the facility this month. The company treats and inspect the facility once a month. It is highly recommended that the Pest Control Company visits the facility twice a month or when needed.

Two panels to the hood above the wok station was observed open. CA Ensure panels are closed to prevent insects and or rodents from entering inside the facility.

Observed raw shrimp and raw eggs being stored above cooked noodles in reach in cooler in main kitchen area.

CA: To prevent contamination, store foods by type based on minimum internal cooking temperatures.

COS: Manager asked employee to rearrange food items by type based on minimum cooking temperature in reach in cooler in main kitchen area.

Observed fried rice in rice cooker hot holding below 131F in front service area. Observed cooked broccoli on steam table hot holding at 89F in front service area.

CA: All potentially hazardous food that is hot holding shall be maintained at 135F or above.

COS: TCS food items were reheated to 145F and above.