SPOONFISH POKE

Facility lacked testing materials for their choice of sanitizer at the three compartment sink, chlorine. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

Repeat Violation: The rice serving utensil was found stored in water measuring at 95F. [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.

Small flies were observed in the front service area. [CA] Ensure to maintain the facility free of animals, pests, and vermin. Note: Facility is serviced for pest control by EcoLab monthly.

In the ware wash area, at the three compartment sink, chlorine was measured at 0 PPM. [CA] Maintain chemical solution for manual warewashing at 100 ppm (1Tbs of bleach (5.25%)/gal of water) for chlorine and 200 ppm (1 tbs of quaternary ammonium (10%)/2 gal of water) for quaternary ammonium. [COS] The sanitizer dispenser was refilled and chlorine was remeasured at 100 PPM.

In the kitchen area, the permanent soap dispenser was empty. [CA] Provide handwashing cleanser in dispenser at handwash stations at all times. [SA] Staff provided a pump bottle of soap for use.

Facility is using a spray can insecticide meant for house hold use and stores it at the top of wire storage rack with food under. [CA] Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food facility may be used. Store chemicals separate and away from the storage and preparation of food or food contact surfaces and linens.

In the front of house area, at the rice station, the heated water for the rice spoon was measured at 124°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. [SA] Staff agreed to change the rice spoon after four hours in conjunction with the rice.

Solution in a bucket with cloth towels measured at 0 PPM. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium).

There are two missing ceiling tiles in the mop room area. [CA] Ensure to maintain the floors, walls, and ceilings of the facility clean and in good repair.

The facility's chlorine testing strips have expired. [CA] Testing equipment and materials shall be provided to adequately measure the applicable sanitization method used during manual or mechanical warewashing.

1. The undercounter cooler to the left of the cash register is out of order. 2. The undercounter cooler on the left side to the entrance of teh service area is out of order. [CA] Refrigeration must be capable of maintaining PHFs at 41°F or below. Repair, service, or remove the equipment.