THE SUSHI BAR

High Priority - Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed prep table where shrimp tempura is prepared with old food debris in kitchen area across from fryers. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of raw wahoo and krab sticks at sushi bar.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed avocados inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over cucumbers inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding) at prep table in kitchen, as per operator for 15 mins. Operator put product inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At screen door in back area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment at cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at front of bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 84F on prep table next to rice cooker. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table and shelf underneath cooking equipment soiled with old food debris and grease buildup. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at prep table where knife magnet is stored. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed prep table where tempura shrimp is made soiled with old food debris.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw tuna stored over unwashed avocados inside walk in cooler.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw diced tuna and raw whole tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrubber stored inside hand sink in kitchen

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in kitchen

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw diced tuna and raw whole tuna completely thawed inside reduced oxygen package inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket broken at walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of screen door in kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment soiled.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked at employee bathroom.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezer.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 120F on prep table in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at prep table by magnetic knife holder.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lemons inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to triple sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled under triple sink. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw diced tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging at triple sink. Operator cut open bags Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at door on walk in cooler

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath equipment soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezers

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawing inside standing water. Operator put product under running water Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food preparation table has soil/old food residue. Observed tempura prep table soiled with old food debris in kitchen near fryer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stove area heavily soiled with old food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean containers stored inside hand sink in back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in back kitchen area.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled stored under triple sink.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in tempura prep station and underneath fryer.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath all kitchen equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator picked up bag of carrots and placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and walk in cooler fan guard soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area by cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw fish inside the hands sink, located at cooking line. Employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, throughout the kitchen, and front counter area.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris, located near the preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed walk in cooler fans guard soiled.

Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at front counter.

Basic - Observed standing reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi roller inside hand washing station. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed package items inside standing water. Operator placed items under running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen, front area, and under equipment Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-18: Observed front counter area floor soiled Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning Priority: Intermediate - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed toaster oven door, in disrepair. Gaskets in walk-in cooler door in disrepair. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed new oven, observed walk cooler gasket in disrepair Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen, front area, and under equipments. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed soiled floors throughout kitchen, front area, and under equipments. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils standing water 84F. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed no utensils in standing water Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout establishmen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler Time Extended

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored in a reach in cooler ambient temperature at 48F, operator discarded food.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (51 - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler as per operator since 11:00am, operator discarded food.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (51 - Cold Holding) stored in the kitchen reach in cooler as per operator since 11:00am, operator discarded food. Observed tempura shrimp (74 - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature at the front counter as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food in the cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed miso soup pot soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored inside the hand sink in the kitchen area.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 48F, Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lids broken, cooler located at the sushi station. Observed oven door broken located at the front counter. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 49F, cooler located at the front counter.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under the sushi station. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 84F at the kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stove with heavy accumulation of grease in the kitchen area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler located in the kitchen area.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored in the kitchen bathroom, operator removed single service items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw tuna thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 44°F. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-18: Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 51°F at the front counter no food was stored inside.Admin Complaint Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front area floor. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-18: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front area floor. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-18: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. White chest reach in freezer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-18: Cooler located in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed imitation crab thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-18: No food was thawed at the time of the callback inspection. Time Extended