YOKOSO RAMEN

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hard boiled eggs prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours. The operator properly date marked the hard boiled eggs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen cooked noodles thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the noodles in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork placed on top of cut leafy greens. The cut leafy greens are used as a garnish. The operator discarded the cut leafy greens. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp shells stored over peeled onions in the 2-door reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the shrimp shells. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw ground pork placed on top of cut leafy greens. The cut leafy greens are used as a garnish. The operator discarded the cut leafy greens. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tofu (56F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator voluntarily discarded the tofu and moved the pork to the lower portion of the reach in cooler . Corrective Action Taken

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. Observed tapioca boba tea pearls held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed a correct time mark on the tea pearls. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed water refill pitchers stored in the dining room unprotected. The operator placed covers on the water pitchers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the operating license expired 12/1/2024. The operator updated the license. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cut onions in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary solution at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink behind the front counter.

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over tofu in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tapioca pearls (112F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. The operator stated the pearls are held at time and discarded at the end of the lunch and dinner shift. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed hard boiled eggs prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed the correct date mark on the eggs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use wire whisk stored in 91F standing water on the cook line. The operator properly stored the whisk. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork and raw shrimp stored at room temperature. The operator placed the raw foods in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee re-washed hands with soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near the three compartment sink.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The operator printed out the current license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed loose bags of garbage on the pad surrounding the dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for pepper not stored above the food product. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw scallops in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw food products. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler over the pans fill line. The operator removed half of the contents and moved to the lower half of he reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen and in the dry storage area.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored unprotected on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for tempura flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees behind the front counter. The operator provided a handwashing sign at the sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels used as a cover for cooked eggs in sauce in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed the paper towels. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pork broth in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chemical not labeled underneath the three compartment sink. Operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle used as a scoop for broth in the kitchen. Operator removed the plastic cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging from the oven door on the cook line. Operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop used for flour stored with handle touching the flour. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Priority: Basic