Kumo Hibachi Sushi

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and RTE food (raw shell eggs, raw scallops over RTE sauces and margarine) in RIC by grill. CA: All raw animal foods and RTE must be stored in order of minimum internal temp. COS: PIC rearranged cooler to proper storage order.

Observed unlabeled containers and bottles of seasonings and sauces by grill and fryer stations. CA: All foods not in original containers must bear common name of its contents. COS: PIC labeled containers.

Observed raw beef sitting on top of a sauce container in the walk in cooler. CA: Foods must be arranged so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: Meat was removed from cooler.

Observed several containers of cooked white rice temping above 41 degrees in the walk in cooler. Rice had been out of temp for longer than four hours. CA: Rice was discarded.

Observed improper separation of raw animal food and ready-to-eat/fully cooked food; raw shell eggs were stored above carrots and sauce in the walk-in cooler. CA: No visible contamination observed so PIC rearranged so foods were separated based on internal minimum cook temp.

Observed multiple containers of food stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC relocated all items so they were stored at least 6 inches off the floor.

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on counter tops and prep tables throughout the kitchen. CA: PIC placed cloths back into sanitizer buckets.

Observed employee wash hands at the hand sink then grab a clean dry cloth towel to dry hands. CA: PIC instructed employee to dry with a paper towel out of the dispenser at the hand sink, then moved the cloth towel to the dirty bin.

Observed unwashed broccoli stored in a cardboard container poured into a pan on the stove to cook. CA: PIC stated only the produce served raw gets washed at the produce sink. Discussed requirement for all produce to be washed prior to prep or cooking.

Observed live insect activity in several areas throughout the kitchen. CA: Discussed increasing the frequency of routine pest control visits. PIC to provide pest control invoices.

Observed employee personal item (phone charger) stored on top of clean cloth towels. CA: Discussed designated storage areas for employee personal items. PIC removed phone charger.

Observed improper separation of raw animal food and ready-to-eat/fully cooked foods; raw shell eggs stored above lemons and butter in prep cooler and raw shell eggs stored above sauces in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.

Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods (house made sauces, cooked noodles, tempura batter, butter, cut cabbage, cut cucumber) improperly cold holding in several cooler units throughout the facility. CA: Discussed with PIC. All items were out of temp for less than 4 hours and were moved to the freezer/walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Discussed use of ice baths or time as a public health control for TCS foods that are left on the counter top during busy times.

Observed employee personal medications stored on top of boxes of sodas. CA: PIC moved to employee shelf.

Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical. CA: Label was worn off and PIC will re-label cleaner.

Observed seafood in reduced oxygen packaging pulled from the freezer and thawing while still in it's ROP packaging. CA: PIC cut through packages. Discussed requirement for raw seafood to be fully removed from it's reduced oxygen packaging upon pulling from frozen to thaw.

Observed several employees handling food while wearing bracelets. CA: PIC instructed employees to remove bracelets and wash hands.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter tops. CA: PIC placed cloths back into sanitizer buckets.

Observed exposed/falling insulation and holes/cracks in walls in the dry storage room where single use items and clean towels are stored. CA: Discussed with PIC. Repairs must be made so all finishes are smooth and cleanable. If repairs are not made then dry storage room cannot be used for facility items.

Observed employee eating fruit in the kitchen. CA: Discussed with PIC. Employees can eat food in the dining room but there is no separate space in the kitchen where employees can eat.

Observed several containers of food throughout the facility that were stored open/without a lid or cover. Uncovered pan of flour on the cook line had a cockroach in it. CA: PIC covered all foods. Flour was immediately discarded.

Observed a large container of house made cups of ginger dressing in the reach-in cooler held past it's 7 day expiration of 6/30/24. CA: PIC discarded.

Observed a partially consumed piece of fruit stored directly on the food prep counter on the prep line. CA: Food was immediately removed and counter was sanitized.

Observed multiple employees prepping food while not wearing a hair restraint. CA: PIC had employee put on hair restraint. Managers also need to wear hair restraints if prepping food.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counter tops. CA: PIC placed cloths back in the sanitizer bucket.

Observed cut cabbage, mushrooms, and carrots stored in reach-in cooler uncovered and presenting the risk of contamination. CA: PIC place lids on all uncovered foods in the reach-in cooler.

Observed multiple bottles of sauces without any labels or product name. CA: Notified PIC, PIC placed labels on bottles.

Observed pest trap stored on top of shelf with clean dishes. CA: Informed PIC to have pest trap placed on the floor. PIC removed all dishes and had them cleaned.