THE ASIAN KITCHEN

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice. Provided written procedures via email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for sushi rice. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice and corn starch containers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed inside rice and corn starch containers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at all reach in coolers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves throughout kitchen and inside reach in cooler at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves throughout kitchen and inside reach in cooler at storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at sushi area and cook line. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at sushi area and cook line. Observed ceiling soiled with food debris at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soda bottles stored on floor near sushi area. Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed containers of cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard box at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard box at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods with heavy accumulation of grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Observed hoods with heavy accumulation of grease. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade cardboard containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard boxes at kitchen and at reach in freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Nonfood-grade cardboard containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken stored inside cardboard boxes at kitchen and at reach in freezer at front counter. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed cutting board with stains at cook line. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as control for sushi rice. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as control for sushi rice. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice at storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl stored inside container of rice at storage area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed throughout kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of food debris between standing oven and broiler at cook line. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed heavy accumulation of food debris between standing oven and broiler at cook line. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulated grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulation of old food debris near rice cooker. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed wall soiled with heavy accumulation of old food debris near rice cooker. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. Manager took solution to replenish. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Observed no sanitizer solution set up at time of callback inspection. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over cut carrots at reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of seasoning containers soiled at cook line. Observed water pitcher soiled with black substance near ware washing area. Observed interior of flip-top reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris at cook line.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for sushi rice. Provided written procedures to manager via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside containers of soy sauce and flour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in cooler at cook line.

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside reach in cooler, underneath microwave and shelves at cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen, preparation and front counter areas.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired on 10-1-2021.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of chow mein, soy sauce and cooking oil stored on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located at kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage shelves at cook line and ware washing area soiled with old food debris. Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed stove top at wok area heavily soiled with encrusted food debris.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, preparation and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed she'll eggs stored above minced garlic in reach in cooler. Eggs lowered to bottom shelf Raw chicken stored above cooked meat Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored in ambient on cookline. Chef moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark for sushi rice. Manager placed 4 hour time mark Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food bins, reach in cooler interior Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container of noodles in sink. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop rice

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in reach in coolers Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of spring rolls, fry oil, and sauces stored on floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled storage rack in ware washing area, reach in cooler gaskets Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in coolers

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

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork. Manager rearranged items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork. Manager rearranged items. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in coolers soiled at cook line and across from cook line. Observed containers holding MSG, flour, sugar and cornstarch soiled at cook line. Observed preparation table shelves soiled at cook line. Observed build up of grease on stove. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed containers holding MSG, flour, sugar and cornstarch soiled at cook line. Observed preparation table shelves soiled at cook line. Observed build up of grease on stove. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at reach in cooler across from cook line, preparation tables at kitchen area and food storage shelves at kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located at reach in cooler across from cook line, preparation tables at kitchen area and food storage shelves at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located at front counter area and kitchen area. Observed accumulated grease at hood system. Observed walls soiled near rice cooker and throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed accumulated grease at hood system. Observed walls soiled near rice cooker and throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair. Located across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed reach in cooler door in disrepair. Located across from cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed containers of soy sauce stored on floor at kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at reach in cooler across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Located at reach in cooler across from cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line and across from cook line. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed hood filters with accumulated grease. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when gauges are off. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at 3 compartment sink when gauges are off. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of MSG, sugar, cornstarch and flour not labeled at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of MSG, sugar, cornstarch and flour not labeled at cook line. Time Extended