TANTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Observed mashed potatoes cooling in wrapped container. [CA] When cooling PHF's, food may be left uncovered or loosely covered to allow rapid cooling.

Water heater storage room has excessive grease and other debris on floor. [CA] Clean the storage and maintain in good condition. Accumulation of grease and food debris on floors throughout the facility. [CA] Clean the floors and maintain in good condition. Observed broken floors tiles throughout the facility. [CA] Replace broken floor tiles with a smooth and of durable construction and nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable.

*Repeat violation Observed a dead cockroach on sticky trap in storage room with water heater. [CA] Clean and sanitize area of dead cockroaches. Obtain routine pest control services to ensure facility is free of vermin.

Pork measured at 53F in prep refrigerator, per PIC, it was kept out during lunch time. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [COS] PIC moved pork to walk in cooler to cool down.

Observed dust and dirt on walk in cooler fan guard. [CA] Clean the fan guard and maintain in good condition.

Observed big pots coming contact with grease and other contaminants stored on floor in storage room with water heater. [CA] All cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least six inches above the floor.

Accumulation of grease on ventilation hood and filters. [CA] Ventilation hood filters shall be maintained clean and good repair.

Observed big pots and containers stored in water heater room, some of the pots and containers are not clean to sight or touch. [CA] Equipment and utensils that are not currently in use are not clean to sight and touch. Observed mold like substance inside of ice machine, not coming in contact with ice at this time. [CA] Clean and sanitize the ice machine.

Observed gaps in back screen door near dish machine. [CA] Eliminate gap greater than 1/4" to prevent the entrance and harborage of vermin. Observed employee jacket stored on food equipment. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.

Accumulation of grease on filters and wall next to it near oven next to front of the kitchen. [CA] Clean mechanical exhaust hood and/or filters of grease accumulation. Observed oven extending out of the ventilation hood filter. [CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.

Accumulation of dust and dirt on walk in cooler fan guard. [CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Observed knives stored in crevice between warewash sink and wall. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Observed multi utensils stored in water at prep table. [CA] Utensils shall be stored in the following manner: 1) in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container, 2) in running water, 3) in a container of water at 135°F or above, 4) at room temperature if washed within 4 hours of initial use. Observed big pots and containers stored in water heater room along with other tools , floors and ceilings are not approved in the water heater room. Accumulation of grease and other debris on floors. [CA] Properly store utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner. Ensure to properly to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment prior to use or discontinue storing equipment in the water heater room.

Lack of food handler cards for employees in the facility. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire. Provide food handler cards to district specialist at sukhreet.kaur@deh.sccgov.org

Accumulation dust, dirt and other debris behind equipment. [CA] Floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

Observed dead insects and one dead roach in monitoring traps in water heater room. No live activity observed. [CA] Replace the monitoring traps and call professional pest control company as required.

Observed curry being cooled in deep metal containers. [CA] Properly cool PHF's using shallow containers, using no more than 2 inches for solid foods and no more than 4 inches for liquids.

PIC rinsed hand in the pot in food prep sink and rather than properly washing hands. [CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.