HOMI JAPANESE RAMEN

FOUND A BOWL BEING USED TO SCOOP THE DRY RICE. [CA] USE FOOD GRADE WASHABLE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE AND KEEP THE HANDLE OUTSIDE THE FOOD.

MISSING THE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS FOR THE FOOD EMPLOYEES. [CA] PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CARDS.

FOUND A FOOD CONTAINER SUBMERGED IN ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. [CA] DO NOT PLACE ANY BOTTLES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

FOUND NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. [CA] PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE 100 PPM AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. COS

FOUND A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN. [CA] STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.

FOUND THE MOP INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET. [CA] HANG THE MOP TO AIR DRY. COS

FOUND THE EGGS AND THE BEAN SPROUTS AT 48F IN THE SLIDE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. [CA] KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. NOTE: THE OPERATOR STATES THAT SHE WILL USE THIS REFRIGERATOR TO STORE UNCOOKED VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE REFRIGERATION. THE EGGS AND THE BEAN SPROUTS WERE RELOCATED TO A WORKING REFRIGERATOR.

FOUND THE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TOP BY THE FOOD INSERTS. [CA] CLEAN THIS AREA MORE OFTEN.

Rear door propped open at time of inspection. [CA] Keep back door closed at all times to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin.

Old rodent droppings found in rear hallway. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches or old droppings.

Heavy grease/debris buildup on filters. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation.

Grime/buildup on equipment throughout facility. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Employee observed washing dishes in food preparation sink. [CA] Manual warewashing shall be accomplished by using a three-compartment sink where the utensils are first precleaned, washed with hot soapy water, rinsed with hot water, sanitized with an approved method, and air dried. Use 1 TBS of bleach (5.25%) per 1 gal. of water for chlorine solution (100 PPM). Use 1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%) per 2 gal. of water for quaternary ammonium (200 PPM). Use available 3 compartment sink for warewashing.

Wet/used wiping cloths found on preparation tables. [CA] Wiping cloths that are in use for cleaning food spills shall not be used for any other purpose.

Utensil found stored in hand wash basin. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

Cooked beef and raw eggs held at preparation refrigerator measured >41F,<135F [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above.

Observed old equipment that was broken or not in use. [CA] Repair or Remove broken and unused equipment.

Observed potentially hazardous food that measured in the temperature danger zone (pork soup 55F). Per PIC, the pork soup was cooked and cooled yesterday. [CA] Ensure PHFs are properly cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Use rapid cooling techniques such as frequent stirring, shallow pans, smaller portions, ice paddles, and/or ice baths. [COS] PIC discarded pork soup.

Observed several dead juvenile cockroaches under 3 comp sink. [CA] Remove dead cockroaches and thoroughly clean and sanitize floors. Recommend working with professional pest control.

Cooking equipment not fully under the hood. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.

Observed black mold like substance on inside panel of ice machine. [CA] THoroughly clean and sanitize ice machine on a regular basis.