Ichiban Grill

Observed white cutting board on top of the vegetable sink in the kitchen area with visible stains and cuts. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will purchase a new cutting board.

Observed dishwasher sanitizer not reading on the chlorine test strips. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: Concentration Range Minimum Temperature 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) PIC stated that she was going to put in a work order for the dishwasher and will wash dishes in the three compartment sink until dishwasher is repaired.

Observed an insect electrocution device above the veggie sink on the main kitchen area. CA: Insect control devices shall be installed so that: The devices are not located over a food preparation area. COS PIC had employee to remove device from above the veggie sink.

Observed employee drinking out of a water bottle while handling food on the grill in front area of kitchen. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. PIC discussed with employee that he is not allowed to drink while handling food in food prep area.

Observed sushi butter not covered beside RIF in main kitchen area. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC will have employee to cover Sushi Butter.

Observed dishes on dish rack near dish machine not covered or inverted. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean and dry location covered or inverted

Observed single use items being stored on top of rice cooker in front area of kitchen. CA: Expect as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean and dry location covered or inverted. PIC will cover or invert single-use items on top of rice cooker.

Observed single use items (soy sauce) buckets being used to store food items. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will purchase food grade containers to store food items.

Observed accumulation of grease on vent hood in main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have employee to clean vent hood in main kitchen area.

Observed white prep boards throughout main kitchen area of facility used to prep food items with visible stains that are uncleanable with permanent deep cuts. PIC will be ordering more white prep boards today.

Observed white pipe under automatic dishwasher pouring water onto floor in main kitchen area. PIC will have white pipe under automatic dishwasher in main kitchen area repaired today.

Observed accumulation of grease in middle of vent hood in main kitchen area. PIC will have middle of vent hood in main kitchen area cleaned.

Observed 13 dented canned goods on dry storage shelf near dishwasher. COS PIC removed 13 dented canned goods from dry storage shelf near dishwasher. Suggested PIC to make a shelf labeled as "returnable damaged goods."

Observed employee eating food in food preparation area. COS PIC cleaned hands and discarded food. Informed PIC that employee should only be eating in designated areas for employees only.

Observed green wiping cloths not stored properly between uses. PIC will make sure to store green wiping cloths properly between uses.

Observed several unapproved scoopers in various food item bins throughout facility. PIC will purchase approved scoopers for various bins throughout facility by today.

Observed several plastic soy sauce containers being re-used as storage for food items. Informed PIC that single-service items are prohibited from being re-used and will need to be replaced with food grade containers for food items immediately.

Observed expired quat test strips dated: September of 2022. COS PIC discarded expired quat test strips dated: September of 2022 and will be purchasing quat test strips by today.

Observed accumulation of grease under vent hood. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.