Hinesville Sumo Express Inc

Observed spray bottle with clear liquid stored next to bottled water. COS: PIC moved the bottle to its designated shelf. CA: toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food or equipment.

Observed scoop handle down inside of the bulk sugar and rice. COS: Owner removed scoops from the bulk items and placed them at the 3 compartment sink to be washed. CA: If scoops are to be stored in bulk items the scoop must have a handle and the handle must remain above food item at all times.

Observed single service trays being stored on the floor in the back of the establishment. COS: PIC rearranged items so that they were no longer on the floor. CA: Single-service articles shall be stored at least 6inches above the floor.

Observed there was no hand cleanser provided at the rear hand wash sink. COS: Owner refilled soap dispenser. CA: Hand cleanser must be available at all times at all hand wash sinks.

Observed single use bowl being used as scoop, stored in bulk sugar. COS: Owner removed scoop and replaced it with scoops he recently purchased for bulk items in rear of store. CA: If scoops are to be stored in bulk items the scoop must have a handle and the handle must remain above food item at all times.

Observed spicy tuna and salmon stored in the front display reach in above 41F. Checked thermometer located inside of cooler and the ambient temp read 70F. COS: Owner discarded all TCS food items.

Observed handwash sink in the ware wash area would not come on when the inspector turned the nozzles. Per conversation with Owner the sink was fixed and was only turned off. When the owner turned the sink on it began to spray water from underneath the sink all over the floor. CA: Owner agreed to have the sink fixed by Friday June 28, 2024.

Observed large bins of soy sauce and mayo stored on the floor of the WIC. Any food items or items used to distribute food must be stored a minimum of 6 inches off of the ground at all times to prevent contamination.

Observed large spoon laying flat on top of the beef and chicken located on the prep top. If utensils are to be stored in the food between use, they must be stored with the handle above food at all times.

Observed handwashing sink in the ware wash area would not come on when the nozzles. As the inspector continued to turn the nozzles water began to pour from underneath the wall and down the pipe. PIC requested his maintenance man look at the issue. Maintenance began to actively work to fix the issue.

Observed that none of the food in the reach-in coolers, prep top, or WIC were date marked. CA: A refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ingredient or a portion of a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is subsequently combined with additional ingredients or portions of food shall retain the date marking of the earliest-prepared or first-prepared ingredient

Observed sesame seeds being stored in a "Reliance Mayonnaise" bulk container on the floor by the sushi display case. CA: Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food.

Observed single use bowl with no handle stored inside of bulk sugar. If a scoop is to be used in bulk items it must have a handle and the scoop must be above the food at all times. COS: PIC removed bowl and placed it in the 3-comp sink.

Observed sesame seeds, soy sauce, ginger and mayo stored on the ground of throughout the establishment. CA: All food and items used to serve food shall be stored 6in off of the ground. COS: PIC began to rearrange items throughout the kitchen in order to get all items off of the floor.

Observed tiles underneath the the grill are cracked and separating. Additionally the tiles to the right are missing and the wall behind the tile has a blackish brown substance covering it. CA: All damaged or missing tiles should be replaced.