POKE & TEA

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (109 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. Operator reheated it to 182°F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 opened bottles stored on preparation table at the kitchen area . Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink at the front counter.

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed salt container soiled in the kitchen area. Employee cleaned the container. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice cooker soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has 20 chairs and the license is just for 8 seats.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soy container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not stored inverted above 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Owner removed excess cream cheese and placed inside walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored food dicer soiled with old food debris. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed food employees hired less than sixty days. No proof of employee health agreement. Printed and provided form. Employee reviewed and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for eight seats. Observed twenty at the time of licensing inspection. Printed and provided seating change form.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter. Discussed with owner.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored improperly. Owner hung to dry. Corrected On-Site