POKI SALAD BOWL

Brown rice measured 128F to 131F and white rice measured 121F to 127F. Per PIC, the rice finished cooking at 10am. [CA] PHFs shall be held at 41°F or below or at 135°F or above. [SA] Rice will be discarded at 2pm.

Quaternary ammonia test strips expired in 2019. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Observed wet mop stored in basin of janitorial sink. [CA] After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.

Ambient air of preparation unit measured 50F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Observed broken gasket on door of reach in fridge. [CA] Repair/replace gasket.

Observed toaster oven used to make spam for spam masubi. A cease and desist was issued 01/21/2025. Facility is still using toaster oven to make spam masubi. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. Toaster oven have been impounded. Facility must submit a ventilation exemption application to EH Plan Check.

Observed hot shot insecticide on back storage shelf. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used. Remove hot shot and discontinue use in the food facility.

Observed leak in faucet at three compartment sink. [CA] Repair plumbing fixture and maintain in clean and good repair.

Tuna and salmon in cold holding inserts measured 46F and 48F respectively. Per PIC, it was placed into the cold holding inserts after preparation one hour prior to temperature measurement. Imitation crab in cold holding insert measured 44F, per PIC, it was placed into cold holding insert after preparation 1.5 hours prior to temperature measurement. [CA] Once items are prepared, place them into appropriate refrigeration units to cool down to 41F or below prior to placing into cold holding inserts.

Observed hot shot insect containers not approved for use in a food facility. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used.

Hot water at three compartment sink measured 117F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks.

Observed toaster oven in back preparation area that is not approved for use in food facility. [CA] New and/or replacement food equipment shall be certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program (e.g. NSF, UL EPH, UL Sanitation, CSA Sanitation, or ETL Sanitation). Ambient air in preparation fridge measured 52F. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. All fish moved to other refrigeration units.

Toaster oven in use in facility to make spam masubi. Facility does not have a hood. [CA] Provide approved exhaust hood ventilation over all cooking equipment as required to effectively remove cooking odors, smoke, steam, grease, heat, and vapors. A mechanical hood exemption may be submitted to DEH Plan Check department for approval. Cease and desist cooking foods (spam masubi) until equipment and mechanical hood exemption is submitted and approved by this department.

Food handler cards were not available at time of inspection. [CA] Each food handler shall maintain a valid food handler card for the duration of his or her employment as food handler available for review. A valid food handler card shall be provided within 30 days of after the date of hire.