CHEF CHEN BUFFET- RIVERBEND

Observed could not provide physical copy of the employee health policy or demonstrate knowledge of reportable diseases to health department during inspection. CA: discussed employee health policy with pic- COS: Health dept. will re-check employee health policy and training for employees for symptom reporting duties The person in charge was not aware of his/her responsibility to notify the health authority when a food employee is jaundiced or has been diagnosed with an illness due to Norovirus, Hepatitis A virus, Shigella spp. shiga toxin-producing E. coli, non-typhoidal Salmonella, or typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi).

Observed container of chicken held past 7 days in walk in cooler dated 5/11. CA: discussed 7 day discard dates with pic COS: pic discarded chicken

Observed shrimp tempura in reach in freezer not date marked. CA: discussed date marking all food with cook date COS: pic discarded shrimp tempura

Observed TCS food (spicy tuna, fish eggs) held above 41 degrees F in reach in cooler at sushi bar area.(50) CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded (procedure held out too long on counter during service

Observed food boxes with drippage from ice buildup in walk in freezer. A: discussed ice buildup and getting freezer serviced with pic-pic moved boxes and freezer will be re-checked

Observed wooden racks used for storage in poor repair throughout facility. CA: discussed removing wooden storage racks with pic and replacing with cleanable, nonabsorbent storage racks with pic

observed garbage lids open and garbage around dumpster area. CA: discussed keeping lids closed and garbage area clean of debris with pic

Observed back storage area for dry food goods and a reach in freezer with floor and walls in need of repair. CA: discussed replacing flooring with approved flooring and coving and repairing walls to be cleanable and non absorbent with pic

Observed multiple buckets, dust mops, etc. around back door. CA: discussed keeping dust mops hung up to dry properly and buckets, etc. stored in approved and clean area with pic

Observed several food items held past time marked when using time as a public health control, including items hot-holding and sushi. Corrective Action: Discussed proper use of the time as a public health control procedure with PIC. All items held past time marked were discarded.

Observed person in charge not performing duties by ensuring all employees are properly trained and following food safety practices in the food service establishment. Observed food service employee changing tasks without removing gloves and properly washing hands. Observed food service employee washing serving utensils in handwashing sink at hibachi grill. Observed clean, dry pitchers in standing water next to handwashing sink. Observed raw mussels stored above French fries and open container of spring rolls. Observed designated produce sink being used for tasks other than washing fruits or vegetables, observed several dented cans that were removed from service and will provide documentation when sent back. Corrective Action: Educated PIC on food safety practices, including the use of gloves, when to wash hands, using the handwashing sink only to wash hands, proper storage of utensils and equipment to prevent contamination, proper separation of raw animal food items during storage, and using the designated produce sink for that purpose only. All food service employees will be re-trained on food safety regulations to ensure compliance with the food code.

Certified Food Safety Manager does not demonstrate profienciecy in active mangerial control measures / CA: Persons in charge, managers or CFSM must be properly trained or retrained

Observed multiple live cockroaches on kitchen walls, shelving and inside a container of wonton chips. Corrective Action: PIC was notified. The plastic container of wonton chips was discarded. Discussed cleaning frequency to prevent pests and keeping food items covered at all times, including the water for the rice scoop. PIC will contact pest control to have this area properly treated. Documentation from pest control must be provided for review by the Health Department.

Observed large plastic bus tub cooling large quantities of chicken in freezer at 155 degrees F. CA: discussed cooling methods with pic-pic placed into smaller quantities

Observed hair in pan of food stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. CA: discussed hair restraints for food handlers during food prep and cooking/panning food with pic-pic discarded food

Observed live roaches in kitchen corner. CA: discussed pest control with pic-pic will have area treated by pest control and removed boxes set on shelving to store cans.

Observed multiple dented cans in dry storage shelf. CA: discussed dented cans with pic-pic removed all dented cans

Observed large 3 door glass door cooler in wait staff area holding TCS food above 41 degrees F. CA: discussed cold holding with pic and pic discarded all TCS food. Cooler to be re-checked by health department before using

Observed several pans of food on buffet hot holding below 135 degrees F. CA: discussed hot holding temperatures with pic-pic reheated properly and will monitor hot holding temperatures (Buffet water and thermometer should be monitored as well)

Observed several cold held items and hot held items not timed accurately after placing onto buffet unit and not on spread sheet list of items for written procedure. CA: discussed procedure with pic-pic discarded food

Observed multiple containers stored in front of hand washing sink at arrival to inspection. CA: discussed accessibility to hand washing sink with pic-pic moved containers

Observed multiple live cockroaches around hibachi buffet cooling station.
CA: PIC notified and will contact pest control.