Tokyo Hibachi & Sushi

Observed that the facility was attempting to thaw frozen salmon by placing it in a container sitting out at room temperature and observed that the facility was thawing raw, frozen shrimp in the meat sink using hot running water. COS. Salmon placed into a refrigeration unit and water changed to cold water for the shrimp. Code: Thawing shall occur using an approved method such as under cold running water, by placing in refrigeration, by microwaving and immediately cooking, or by cooking from frozen.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters in both the front of house and back of house. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted. RCA and Code: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, in a conspicuous place, and readable at a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed utensils without handles being stored in product. CA. COS. Removed. Code: In-use utensils shall have handles and if it is to be stored in the product, the handles shall be stored above the level of the product.

Observed accumulation of debris on floors and walls, particularly under and behind equipment on the line. RCA and Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee who was cleaning dirty dishes, put clean dishes away, and then handle food without washing their hands; observed another employee attempt to clean/wring out wet wiping cloths, left the kitchen, returned to the kitchen, and then started making food without washing their hands. COS. Employee washed hands; food discarded. CA: Hands shall be washed prior to working with food and when contamination occurs.

Observed hot TCS food (rice) stored below 135 F. COS. To be discarded 4 hours from when it was cooked. Recommended action: Facility states that they are attempting to use time as a public health control, however, they are not marking the time of the items placed out and are unable to produce their time as a public health control policy. Recommend rewriting the plan if it can not be found and following it. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Observed that the facility only had ~10 cans in the facility, however, half of them were dented. COS. Dented cans discarded. CA: Food packaging shall be in good condition to protect the integrity of the food.

Observed cooked shrimp stored with/on the same tray as the raw fish in the front cooler; observed raw spicy tuna and raw spicy salmon stored over apples and avocados; observed raw beef not in the original packaging that was stored with and above cooked dumplings and cooked shrimp. COS. All units rearranged to prevent cross contamination; items that were contaminated were discarded. CA: Food shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination.

Observed cold TCS food that was being held above 41 F (tofu, crab, sushi). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed many foodborne illness and public health intervention violations including handwashing, hand sinks set up and accessible, food packaging in good condition, separation of food, ensuring food contact surfaces are clean, time and temperature control for safety of food, and proper chemcial usage/storage. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to prevent, identify, and correct violations as they occur/as necessary.

Observed that the facility has residential pesticides in the kitchen. COS. Discarded. CA: Conditions of use for all chemicals in the facility shall be followed, including only using residential pesticides in residential setting.

Observed that the facility is storing eye drops with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Discarded. CA: Except for medicines that are stored or displayed for retail sale, only those medicines that are necessary for the health of employees shall be allowed in a food service establishment and they shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers that were stored on the line and also stored with above single-use items and plastic wrap; observed eating their food on a storage table/shelf over food intended for consumer consumption. COS. Drinks removed; employee eating was moved and contaminated food was discarded. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use containers with a straw and lid and employee drinking and eating shall occur in designated areas that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed hand sinks blocked by items being placed in front of the sinks and by items that were placed into the basin of the sinks. COS. All items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

Observed hand sink in the kitchen was not stocked with hand drying provisions. COS. Paper towels added. CA: Hand drying provisions shall be available at all hand sinks.

Observed that the facility was only washing dishes with soap; they were not sanitizing dishes. COS. Dishes were washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Observed that the drain for the 3-compartment sink had clogged and an employee took the knife sharpener, used the sharpener to shove/unclog the drain, rinse the sharpener off with water, and then returned it to the rack to be stored with all of the clean knives; picture of the employee using the sharpener to unclog the drain is attached to the report. COS. Sharpener and knives were washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Food contact surfaces, equipment, and utensils shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized when contamination has occurred.

Observed squirt bottles and powdered foods that were not labeled; items were both on the line and in the back prep/storage area. COS. Labels added. CA: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that the facility was thawing imitation crab by having it sit out in a bucket. COS. Placed into a cooler. CA: Thawing shall occur using an approved method such as under cold running water, by placing in refrigeration, by microwaving and immediately cooking, or by cooking from frozen.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed utensils without handles being stored in product. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall have handles and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product.

Observed plates at the sushi station were stored upright without over head protection. CA: Plates shall be stored inverted or with overhead protection.

Observed containers stacked while wet. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed dirty/soiled cardboard being used to line shelves throughout the kitchen. COS. Removed. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside/outside of equipment and shelves. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that bathroom doors do not close all the way on their own. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed heavy accumulation of debris on floors, especially undershelves and equipment; observed accumulation of grease and debris on ceilings. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee drinks stored in bottles with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All drinks were removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use containers with a straw and lid and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that dishes were stored in the basin of the hand sink in the back kitchen area. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible.

Observed inspection report was stored very high, near the ceiling and behind the counter. CA: Inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, in a conspicuous place, and readable at a distance of 1 foot away.

Observed accumulation of debris on floors undershelves and equipment; observed standing water in the walk-in cooler. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed cold TCS food was being held above 41 F (raw beef); it appears that the facility brought out all of the meat at one time and prepared it at one time. This allowed the meat to sit out of mechanical refrigeration for long enough that it entered the temperature danger zone. COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that the facility was thawing raw shrimp in stagnant water. COS. Water was drained and cold running water placed over it. CA: Thawing shall occur using an approved method such as under cold running water, by placing in refrigeration, by microwaving and immediately cooking, or by cooking from frozen.

Observed utensils without handles being stored in product. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall have handles and shall be stored above the level of the product.

Observed accumulation of debris on floors undershelves and equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that TCS food was being held above 41 F (raw chicken, raw beef, raw shrimp); it appears that the facility brought out all of the meat at one time and prepared it at one time. This allowed the meat to sit out of mechanical refrigeration for long enough that it entered the temperature danger zone. COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed in-use utensils stored in room temperature, stagnant water. COS. Utensils placed into a clean container with no water in it. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in water that is hot (135 F).

Observed plates at the sushi station were stored upright without over head protection. CA: Plates shall be stored inverted or with overhead protection.

Observed that the facility was storing items outside in a shed that had an unsealed floor and unsealed wood walls and ceiling. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be easily cleanable, nonporous, and smooth.

Observed that employee belongings were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings shall be stored in designated areas that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.