Ably Asian Cuisine

Observed in-use knife being stored slid in between two prep top coolers. COS: Knife was removed to be properly cleaned and sanitizer, and will be stored on the magnetic wall strip with the other knives. CA: Cooking utensils must not be stored in areas that are not easily cleanable.

Observed ice scoop being stored on top of soda machine; top was dusty and had not been cleaned recently. COS: Ice scoop removed to be properly cleaned and sanitized before use again. CA: Spoke with management about placing a cleanable jug by the ice machine to store the ice scoop. All cooking/food utensils must be kept in places that are easily cleanable.

Observed all door and sink handles were sticky. CA: Ensure all surfaces being touched by hands (with or without gloves) is being kept clean and sanitized. Recommend taking sanitizer rags and wiping all surfaces every few hours.

Observed rice scoop handle fully submerged in container of rice. COS: Scoop removed from rice to be washed and sanitized before using again. CA: Ensure all dry good scoops have the handles kept out of the food.

Observed front door that does not properly self-close (there is resistance against the floor before the door closes, leaving gap) with inner door that is not sealed. Corrective Action: Fix front door so that it is self-closing and seals properly when closed.

Observed open bucket of raw shrimp shells and egg shells directly outside back door. COS: Bucket removed and placed in dumpster. Corrective Action: All refuse placed outside must be placed in proper refuse equipment and have a tight-fitting lid to deter animals/insects.

In addition to violation code 511-6-1.03(5)(b). Observed line cooks not washing hands after touching raw meats but rinsed hands in vegetable sink before continuing back at the cook line. Also observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and then handling clean dishes without washing hands in between. Corrective Action: Kitchen staff must be retrained in proper handwashing. Hands must be washed after touching foods/dirty dishes before handling other foods/cleaned dishes. Rinsing gloved hands is not acceptable; gloves must be removed before hand washing and new gloves may be worn after hand washing.

Observed raw chicken and shrimp stored over lemons and lettuce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site: Items were placed on bottom shelving. Corrective Action: Remind employees that all raw meats must be stored below ready-to-eat foods like product. Education graphic provided to owner.

Observed cooked wontons store in cardboard box that raw meat had been shipped in. Corrected on Site: Wontons and box were discarded. Corrective Action: Food must always be stored in contact with clean equipment in food-grade storage containers.

Observed soda nozzles with buildup of film on nozzle and on underside of machine where nozzles are attached. Corrective Action: Nozzles were disassembled and more frequent cleaning procedure for nozzles was discussed with owner. Soda nozzles need to be cleaned more often than is currently practiced.