Sensu Sushi Restaurant and Bar

Observed employee drink in a disposable screw cap bottle, can, and a drink in a reuseable thermos, drinks were stored with and above food, clean plates, and the food prep surface/cutting board. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed butane, isopropyl alcohol, and medications (tiger balm) stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the facility. COS. All items moved. CA: Chemicals shall be properly stored to prevent contmaination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the 3-compartment sink had a continuous drip/leak from the faucet. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed that the most recent inspection report was not posted; facility had their previous score of '85 B' posted instead of '70 C'. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed spoons at the sushi bar stored in stagnant, not hot water. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in product with the handle above the level of the product, or on/in a clean surface/container.

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

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

Observed raw salmon being stored above shumai in the reach-in in the main kitchen and observed a large amount of raw fish being stored over the alcohol cans and bottles in the walk-in cooler. COS. Coolers organized; any items with signs of contamination were discarded. CA: Food shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination of foods.

Observed that the facility is attempting to use time as a public health control with their sushi rice, however, there is no written procedure that is being followed, the times are only being marked on the rice. CA: When using time as a public health control, written procedures shall be prepared in advanced and maintained; food shall be removed from holding at 41 F or below if it starts cold and removed at 135 F or higher if it starts hot, the items to use time as a public health control shall be identified, and the method for tracking time shall be discussed.

Observed employee drink in a disposable screw cap bottle and a drink in a reuseable thermos, drinks were stored with and above food, clean plates, and the food prep surface/cutting board. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed butane, isopropyl alcohol, and medications (first aid box and supplements) stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the facility. COS. All items moved. CA: Chemicals shall be properly stored to prevent contmaination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed rice paddle stored in stagnant, not hot water. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in product with the handle above the level of the product, or on/in a clean surface/container.

Observed that there was unsealed wood throughout the kitchen and cardboard being used as shelf liners. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed accumulation of debris in equipment, particular the reach-in's. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed damage to areas of the ceiling and walls in the kitchen area. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen. COS. All items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (chicken, pork belly, dairy). 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 hand sink in the sushi bar area had items stored in the basin and that the hand sink in the back was partially blocked by a lid. COS. Items moced. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors of the walk-in's. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

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

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

Observed employee drinks stored in bottles, can, and single-use containers with no lid or straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the hand sink in the back was blocked. COS. Items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

Observed that the mechanical ware washer was not dispensing sanitizer. COS. 3-compartment sink filled and dishes shall be hand washed until the unit is serviced. RCA: Machine appears to be able to be manually primed, but would not pull sanitizer while it ran a cycle. Recommend discontinuing service of the machine until it is serviced or otherwise working again. CA: Sanitizer in mechanical ware washing machines shall be at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the facility is packaging raw meats, poultry, and seafood without a HACCP plan and the facility has not received a variance from the department, either; these items were being held for longer than 48 hours. COS. Discussed that under no circumstances shall seafood be packaged in reduced-oxygen packaging on site; discussed that the rest of the items shall not be held for longer than 48 hours or the process shall be discontinued. CA: When conducting activities that require a variance/HACCP, the facility shall seek a variance/HACCP prior to conducting the high-risk activities.

Observed fish that was thawed and stored under refrigeration while being in a modified atmospheric package. COS. Discarded. CA: Fish stored in a modified atmosphere package shall be removed from the packaging prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

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

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors of the walk-in's. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed rice paddle stored in water that was 86 F. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in product with the handle above the level of the product, or on/in a clean surface/container.

Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates, equipment, and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination.

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

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

Observed food stored in direct contact with ice. COS. Items removed. CA: Food shall not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.

Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored on the counter and observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was not at the appropriate concentration. COS. New sanibuckets made and wet wiping cloths placed into bucket. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in a sanitizer bucket at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed front of house employees preparing drinks with ice while having long, painted nails and not wearing gloves. CA: Nails shall be kept short and free of paint and polish unless wearing gloves.

Observed employees preparing food while wearing jewelry on their wrists (watches). COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists.

Observed that wet wiping cloths were stored on the counter. COS. Placed into bucket. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in a sanitizer bucket at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that food was stored in a part of the property that was not properly protected with air curtains, mesh, or other effective means. CA: Exterior shall be properly protected.

Observed that dishes were being hand dried. COS. Dishes shall be washed and air dried. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be air dried.

Observed that the facility did not have a means of testing the quat sanitizer they use for the 3-compartment and buckets. CA: Facility shall have a means of testing each type of sanitizer used in the facility.

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