KUSHI TSURU

Observed brown mold like build up in the ice machine. [CA] Thoroughly clean and sanitize ice machine on a regular basis.

Observed raw shell eggs stored over rice in the reach-in unit. [CA] All food shall be separated and protected from cross-contamination. Store all raw meat or other raw products of animal origin below ready-to-eat food items.

Observed potentially hazardous food that measured in the temperature danger zone located in the food prep unit (octopus balls 46F). Per PIC, the balls were in the unit since yesterday. [CA] Ensure PHFs are properly cold held at 41F or below OR hot held at 135F or above. Repair, adjust or replace unit if necessary. [COS] PIC voluntarily discarded the top layer of balls.

Observed a fly in the kitchen area. [CA] Eliminate pests from facility; recommend working with professional pest control. [COS] Staff killed fly and sanitized surface.

Observed potentially hazardous foods that measured in the temperature danger zone located in the the food prep sink (soft boiled egg 84F) and in the food prep cold hold unit (tofu 44F, cooked pork 46F). [CA] Ensure PHFs are properly cold held at 41F or below OR hot held at 135F or above. Repair, adjust, or replace

Observed rice scoops and tongs stored in standing water. [CA] Store scoops in ice water or time mark the scoops to be washed and sanitized every 4 hours.

Observed a few flies in facility. [CA] Eliminate flies from facility, keep back door closed.

Observed potentially hazardous food located on the food prep sink (hard boiled egg 67F) and in the food prep cold hold unit (corn 48F, pork 53F). Per PIC, the eggs were out for 10 minutes and the PHFs in the food prep cold hold unit were in the unit since 11am. [CA] Ensure PHFs are properly cold held at 41F or below OR hot held at 135F or above. Repair, adjust or replace unit if necessary. Limit the amount of time PHFs are in the temperature danger zone (put back under proper temperature holding if not diligently preparing food. [SA] PIC put the eggs in the refrigerator. PIC will discard the PHFs in the food prep unit at 3pm.

Observed employee to wash dishes without sanitizing them. Facility did not have plain bleach. [CA] Ensure dishes are properly sanitized with either 100ppm chlorine or 200ppm of quat. [COS] PIC bought bleach during time of inspection and had staff sanitize the dishes.

Observed raw chicken thawing in a box on the drainboard of a warewash sink. [CA] Frozen potentially hazardous food shall only be thawed in one of the following ways: 1) under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F or below, 2) completely submerged under potable running water for a period not to exceed two hours at a water temperature of 70°F or below, and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and flush off loose particles into the sink drain, 3) in a microwave oven if immediately followed by immediate preparation, 4) as part of a cooking process.

REstroom door does not have a self- closing device. [CA] Toilet rooms shall be separated by well-fitted, self-closing doors that prevent the passage of flies, dust, or odors.