Izumi Asian Bistro

Observed reduced oxygen fish (large tuna fillets) that bear a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen --not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing and/or immediately upon completing its thawing, using procedures of completely submerging in cold running water. Advised PIC to ensure all fish in ROP packaging that states "remove from packaging prior to thawing" is removed from packing prior to placing in the refrigerator for thawing.

Observed outdoor bug zappers in the kitchen, food prep areas. Advised PIC to removed zappers. Use devices that retain insects within the unit.

Inspection report not visibly posted. Advised PIC- The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed hand sinks without hand wash signs. Advised PIC to ensure hand wash poster are displayed at each hand sink. Hand wash signs provided during inspection.

Observed cups for use in flour and sugar bins. Advised PIC to use scoop with a handle for dispensing. k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container;

2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon;

3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a);

4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes;

5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

Observed broken handles on bar hand sink. Advised PIC to have handles repaired or replaced.

Excess refuse around dumpster inside enclosure. Refuse containing equipment, plywood, and pallets. Advised PIC in Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.