QQ&Y Inc (DBA Green Ginger)

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F in ice coolers and prep tops in the main kitchen and reach-in on the sushi line. COS. Items to be discarded 4 hours from when they were removed from mechanical holding; items were removed from holidng at 10:30 AM, per PIC, so items shall be discarded 2:30 PM. Code: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that the facility is attempting to cool several items, however, the temperatures are not lowering quickly enough; observed that the facility has springrolls prepared today that after 1 hour went from 54 F to 58 F (increasing in temperature) and prepared noodles that went from 60 F to 58 F after 1 hour. COS. Items discarded by PIC. Code: Cooling shall be done to ensure that items go from 135 F to 70 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within another 4 hours.

Observed that the facility had raw, pooled eggs sitting out on the make line that measured 61 F; person in charge states that the eggs are on time as a public health control, however, eggs are not listed on the facility's time as a public health control plan. COS. Eggs discarded. Code: TCS food that uses time as a public health contorl shall be on the written time as a public health control plan, the plan shall be followed, and items shall be properly marked.

Observed accumulation of food debris on the top of the inside of the microwave; observed that the stored knives in the kitchen have a heavy accumulation of food debris and grease on them; observed the outside of washed stacked containers are soiled, resulting in the soiled portion of one pan touching the food-contact surface (inside) of the pan stacked on top of it. COS. All utensils were removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized; microwave was washed, rinsed, and sanitized in place. Code: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

Observed that the facility has created homemade sheaths for their kitchen knives using cardboard and packers tape, the food contact surface of the knives directly touch the cardboard and packers tape. COS. Sheaths were discarded and knives were placed at the dish pit to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Code: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: safe, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent.

Observed unsealed wood on the front of the prep line and observed that the sealed wood in the walk-in freezer has started to wear down causing it to not be completely/properly sealed. Code: 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 food debris and grease on floors, walls, and ceilings in the main kitchen area, particularly on the line, in the dry storage, and the dry storage area near the keg cooler. Code: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that the facility is storing power tools necessary to the operation of the facility over food in the dry storage area. COS. Moved. Code: Maintenance tools shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (chicken, eggs, beef, tofu, scallops, pork). COS. Items were discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed many drinks stored in both single-use and non-single-use containers both with and without lids and none had straws, drinks were were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Drinks shall be stored in a single-use cup with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed accumulation of debris under equipment and shelves, especially in the walk-in. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice bin. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Observed accumulation of debris under equipment and shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed raw calamari and shrimp stored over sauce and cooked chicken in the bottom of a prep top; observed raw chicken not in original packaging stored with and above raw, whole beef. COS. Coolers rearranged. CA: Items shall be organized according to their internal cook temperatures.

Observed the facility was attempting to cool items, however, the temperatures are not lowering quickly enough; cooked chicken went from 110-120 F to 111 F. Based on predictive cooling, these items should cool an average of ~32.5 F an hour. COS. Items were reheated and cooling restarted. CA: Cooling shall be done to ensure that items go from 135 F to 70 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within another 4 hours.

Observed large quantities of chicken being cooled on the counter and it is unable to keep up with cooling demand. COS. Chicken broken down to allow for better cooling. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate and able to cool down product in the correct amount of time.

Observed that the facility was storing containers of food inside of other containers of food with the bottoms of the upper containers touching the top of the food in the container under it. COS. Removed. CA: Food shall be protected from sources of contamination.

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

Observed that single-use items were being reused. CA: Single-use items may not be reused.

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

Observed many dented cans. COS. Discarded. CA: Food packaging shall be in good condition to protect the integrity of the food.

Observed raw eggs stored ready-to-eat food; observed raw chicken stored over raw beef; observed comminuted beef stored over raw fish. COS. All coolers reogranized. CA: Items shall be organized according to their internal cook temperatures.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (cooked chicken, eggs, beef, tofu, sprouts, cooked bamboo). COS. Items were discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that the facility had many food borne illness and public health intervention violations. CA: Facility shall ensure that there is a person-in-charge with active managerial control over the facility who shall prevent and address foodborne illness and public health intervention violations.

Observed many drinks stored in non-single-use containers both with lids and straws and single-use containers that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Drinks shall be stored in a single-use cup with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed hand sink at the waiter station had been used to dump ice/drinks. COS. Staff educated on hand sink usage. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.

Observed employees wash their hands in a food prep sink. COS. Staff educated on washing hands in hand washing sink. CA: Hands shall be washed in a hand washing sink and not in food preparation or 3-compartment sinks.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Covered with plastic wrap. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that the facility was storing containers of food inside of other containers of food with the bottoms of the upper containers touching the top of the food in the container under it; observed food stored on the drainboard of the 3-compartment sink where it was exposed to splash. COS. Moved. CA: Food shall be protected from sources of contamination.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets that had no sanitizer in them. COS. Chlorine added. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that is at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed that the back screen door was not self-closing/was not properly closing. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting to prevent pest entry.

Observed large quantities of chicken being cooled on the counter and it is unable to keep up with cooling demand. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate and able to cool down product in the correct amount of time.

Observed food thawing by being placed onto the counter; observed vacuum sealed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that had been cut open, but not removed from the packaging. COS. Items placed away. Fish removed from bag. CA: Thawing shall be done using approved means. Reduced-oxygen packaged fish shall be removed from the modified environment either prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed that the facility was posting an older score of 'A' rather than their last score of 'U'. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

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

Observed that the facility was using unsealed wood as non-food contact surfaces with the items lining and being used as shelves. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable.

Observed accumulation of trash and grease around the dumpster. CA: Dumpster corral shall be well maintained.

Observed employee belongings and activities were with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination.

Observed that there were dented cans. COS. Discarded. CA: Food packaging shall be in good condition to protect the integrity of the food.

Observed raw chicken stored over cooked items and raw beef in the prep top, observed raw chicken stored over RTE food in the walk-in cooler. COS. Discarded. CA: Items shall be organized according to their internal cook temperatures.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (cooked chicken, tofu, cooked shrimp, sprouts, milk, noodles, raw chicken, cut lettuce, cooked beef, raw beef, raw shrimp, rice, dumpling/wontons, spring rolls, tuna). COS. Items were discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed the facility was attempting to cool items, however, the temperatures are not lowering quickly enough; cooked chicken went from 123 F to 107 F after 1 hour. Based on predictive cooling, these items should cool an average of ~32.5 F an hour. COS. Items were reheated and cooling restarted. CA: Cooling shall be done to ensure that items go from 135 F to 70 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within another 4 hours.

Observed that the facility had many food borne illness and public health intervention violations. CA: Facility shall ensure that there is a person-in-charge with active managerial control over the facility who shall prevent and address foodborne illness and public health intervention violations.

Observed many drinks stored in non-single-use containers both with and without lids and straws that were stored with and above food food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Drinks shall be stored in a single-use cup with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed spray bottles of unknown liquids. CA: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Covered with plastic wrap. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed that the menus did not have the identifying asterisk nor the disclosure statement. RCA: Put up a sign at the host stand to notify consumers of raw and undercooked foods. CA: When items are sold raw or undercooked, the menu shall have the disclosure statement, a reminder statement, and the identifier.

Observed prepared TCS items that were made yesterday and before that were not date marked. CA: Food held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with either the day of prep or the discard date, but the method for date marking shall be consistent throughout the facility.

Observed chemicals such as a rubbing/medicinal alcohol and butane stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Chemicals shall be properly stored to prevent contamination.

Observed food stored without labels that were not easily identifiable such as sauces, powders, and other similar food items. COS. Labeled. CA: Except for food that is unmistakably recognized, all food shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed large quantities of chicken being cooled on the counter and a speed rack and it is unable to keep up with cooling demand. COS. Chicken was reheated and cooling started over. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate and able to cool down product in the correct amount of time.

Observed that not all coolers had ambient thermometers in them. CA: All hot and cold holding units shall have an ambient thermometer.

Observed that the facility was storing containers of food inside of other containers of food with the bottoms of the upper containers touching the top of the food in the container under it. COS. Moved. CA: Food shall be protected from sources of contamination.

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

Observed wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution that was stored on the floor. CA: Wet wiping cloth containers shall be stored off of the floor.

Observed that the back screen door was not tight-fitting and that there were several large gaps around the door. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting to prevent pest entry.

Observed that the faucets at sinks would leak around the handles when the water was turned on. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed that single-use items were being reused. CA: Single-use items may not be reused.

Observed single-use items stored upright and where they were exposed splash and dust. COS. Moved. CA: Single-use items shall be stored protected from contamination.

Observed that the facility was using unsealed wood and cardboard as non-food contact surfaces with the items lining and being used as shelves. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable.

Observed that some of the ambient thermometers were not functional. CA: Ambient air thermometers shall be functional and calibrated.

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

Observed accumulation of trash around the dumpster. CA: Dumpster corral shall be well maintained.

Observed accumulation of debris, food, and grease on floors throughout the kitchen. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed employee belongings and activities were with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination.

Observed food stored uncovered. COS. Covered with plastic wrap. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed reduced-oxygen packaged fish that was completely thawed and stored under refrigeration with the seal intact. COS. Removed from bag. CA: Reduced-oxygen packaged fish shall be removed from the modified environment either prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant, warm (93 F) water. COS. Water changed and container placed onto the flat top to keep it hot. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in the product with the handle above the level of the product, or in/on a clean container or surface.

Observed employee belongings and activities were with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. All moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination.

Observed reduced-oxygen packaged fish that was thawed stored under refrigeration with the seal intact. COS. Removed from bag. CA: Reduced-oxygen packaged fish shall be removed from the modified environment either prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter between uses. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates shall be stored inverted or covered.

Observed single-use containers stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Single-use containers shall be stored inverted or covered.

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

Observed employee on their phone who then returned to work without washing hands; observed employee wash dishes and then start working with food without washing hands. COS. Employees washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Hands shall be washed prior to working with food and when changing tasks.

Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (cooked chicken, tofu, cooked shrimp, raw tuna). COS. Items were discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed employee drinks in the kitchen/front food service areas that were stored in reusable cups. COS. Drinks removed. CA: Drinks shall be stored in a single-use cup with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the hand sink in the back was not stocked with paper towels. COS. Paper towels were placed. CA: Hand drying provisions shall be available at all hand sinks.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter between uses. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

Observed bowls being used as scoops in various food products. CA: Scoops shall have handles and handles shall be stored above the level of the food.

Observed plates stored upright without overhead protection. CA: Plates shall be stored inverted or covered.