- K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
1. In the back of house area, at the mop sink, there was an accumulation of small drain flies.
2. In the kitchen area, behind the prep cooler near the fryer, a dead cockroach was found on the prep cooler.
3. In the kitchen area, in between and under the two door cooler and two door freezer, several dead cockroaches were found.
[CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Provide pest control as necessary. Clean and sanitize the affected areas of dead cockroaches.
- K33: Nonfood contact surfaces clean
1. The grates of ranges and overall exterior of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and dried food debris.
2. The bottoms of several of the cooler have an accumulation of dried food debris.
3. The exterior doors of refrigeration equipment have an accumulation of dried food debris.
[CA] Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
- K10: Proper cooking time & temperaturesCritical
In the kitchen area, at the cook line, staff cooked octopus to a temperature of 120
[CA] Properly cook PHF's to required minimum internal cooking temperature/time requirements.
[COS] Staff used a torch to reach an internal temperature minimum of 145°F. Final cook temperature of 150°F.
- K38: Adequate ventilation/lighting; designated areas, use
1. In the kitchen area, at the cook line, the 4 burner range is outside the range of the exhaust hood.
2. In the kitchen area, at the cook line, the fryer is not within 6 inches of the hood.
[CA] There shall be a minimum of 6 inches overhang of ventilation hood over cooking equipment.
3. In the dining area, facility is serving food using a portable gas stove with butane tanks.
[CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors.
4. In the kitchen area, at the exhaust hood, there is a gap in the baffle filters.
[CA] Filters shall be fitted in the mechanical exhaust ventilation over cooking equipment, provide spacer or correct sized filters.
- K06: Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessibleCritical
In the back of house area, at the only hand washing sink, there was no soap in the dispenser.
[CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times.
[SA] Staff restocked the soap dispenser but the soap dispenser did not work. Staff were able to provide a pump bottle of soap. Repair or replace the soap dispenser.
- K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitizedCritical
1. Major Violation: In the kitchen area, at the two compartment prep sink, staff were observed skipping the sanitizing step of ware washing.
[CA] Manual sanitization shall be accomplished in the final sanitizing rinse by contacting a chlorine solution of 100 PPM concentration for at least 30 seconds or by contacting a quaternary ammonium solution of 200 PPM concentration for at least 60 seconds.
[COS] Staff sanitized the dishes in the three compartment sink/dishwasher.
2. Minor Violation: In the back of house area, at the ice machine, the interior of the ice machine has an accumulation of grime and is dirty.
[CA] Maintain equipment clean and sanitize as required.
- K30: Food storage: food storage containers identified
1. In the back of house area, under the prep table, a tub of cabbage was found stored on the floor.
2. In the dry storage room, several food items were found stored on the floor.
[CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.
3. In the kitchen area, on the prep table, there were two containers with unlabeled seasonings.
[CA] Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the food if not easily recognizable.
- K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
In the back of house area, at the three compartment sink, staff were observed washing an entire box of pork. Pork was measured at 44°F at beginning of inspection. The pork was left out for a large portion of the inspection.
[CA] Use only small portions of food during preparation so that it does not exceed the maximum amount of time allowed for diligent prep.
[COS] Inspector educated staff on washing the pork in smaller batches so the food is not out of temperature for longer than 2 hours.
- K05: Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly
In the kitchen area, at the long sink, staff improperly washed their hands when asked to demonstrate their hand washing technique. Staff failed to dry their hand susing single use paper towels.
[CA] Properly wash hands with soap, warm water and dry using single use paper towels as required.
[COS] Inspector educated on proper hand washing technique and had staff rewash their hands.
- K27: Food separated and protected
In the kitchen area, at the four door cooler, ready to eat lettuce and bean sprouts were found stored below raw potentially hazardous foods.
[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.
- K34: Warewash facilities: installed/maintained; test strips
REPEAT VIOLATION: Facility lacks the testing materials for their choice of sanitizers, chlorine for the dishwasher and quaternary ammonia for the three compartment sink.
[CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.
- K47: Signs posted; last inspection report available
The Environmental Health Permit is not posted within public view.
[CA] The health permit issued by this department shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the food facility.
- K35: Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Facility has a variety of non-ANSI accredited equipment:
- microwave
- mini cooler
- 1x two sided taiyaki machine
- 2x one sided taiyaki machine
- K01: Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Staff do not have food handler cards.
[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.
- K36: Equipment, utensils, linens: Proper storage and use
1. In the back of house area, near the rice cooker, the rice serving utensil was found stored in a container with water measuring at 70°F.
[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.
2. Facility is using a bowl to scoop ice from the ice machine.
[CA] Use approved utensils such as scoops or spoons with handles to ensure hands do not come in direct contact with food.
3. In the back of house area, on the bottom shelf of a prep table, a cut container of mayonaise was being used to store a white crystalline substance.
[CA] Single use food container (e.g. soy sauce container, milk carton, apple juice container, can food, wine bottle) shall not be reused to store food.
4. The scooper in the ice machine was in direct contact with ice.
[CA] Store scoop handle in such a way that the handle does not come in direct contact with food to prevent contamination.
- K19: Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods
Facility offers undercooked foods on its menu, eggs, without a consumer advisory.
[CA] Provide consumer warning for the sale of raw or undercooked animal-derived foods.
Consumer Advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
The floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the facility have an accumulation of grease and dried food debris.
[CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.
- K44: Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
In the back of house area, on the wire shelving, personal effects (cellular devices, etc) were found stored amongst dishes.
[CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in any area used for the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces.