HIBACHI GRILL EXPRESS, LLC

Observed several containers of food product in walk-in cooler, dry storage, and on shelf left uncovered. CA: Must keep food items covered to shield from contamination.

Observed date marking needed on prepped chicken wings boxes in cold holding units. CA: Keep a date marking system.

Observed rice scoop not properly stored in a food grade container or on a protective barrier. CA: Place scoop in food grade container, not hanging on wall.

Observed containers of chk wings not date marked, were prepped two days ago. CA: Date mark items to ensure food safety, cannot exceed 7 days.

Observed broccoli being prepped, but left unattended. CA: Possibility of contamination, put away or finish prep.

Observed prepped containers of raw beef, vegetables, and chicken wings cooling left uncovered in walk-in cooler. CA: Prepped items needs to be covered, loosely cover items cooling.

Observed beef that was being cut and prepped left on prep table unattended during inspection, was not busy. CA: Food not in use or being prepped at the moment, needs to be put away in walk-in until prep can be resumed.

Observed scoops in bulk containers left inside product wit hhandle touching. CA: Scoops must be up and away from product.

Observed chicken boxes that raw chicken came in being used to store/hold the cooked chicken that is cooling. CA: Cooked chicken cannot be placed in original container due to contamination. Use food grade container.

Observed rice scoop hanging on wall behind rice pots, leaving rice scoop touching wall contaminating it. CA: Remove rice scoop from wall, place in food grade container to protect it or on protective barrier. Shield from contamination.

Observed boxes of wings not date marked in reach-in units and walk-in freezer, was prepared the previous day. CA: Date mark all items prepared, cannot exceed 7 days before discarding.

Observed ice scoop handle sitting in ice in drive thru window. CA: Ice scoop must be up and away from ice.

Observed a pan of chicken cooling by cold line temping at 84 degrees at 2:35 pm, stated to have been cooked at 11:40 am. CA: While cooling place on top of ice bath (pan) or place in refrigeration until ready to be cooked for an order.

Observed boxes of oranges sitting on ground by back door near dry storage area. CA: Food product must be kept six inches off ground.

Observed back door propped open with no screen door or protective barrier to shield away insects or animals. CA: Keep back door closed.

Observed most recent health report (9/12/23- 86) not posted, instead report date (8/25/22-95) posted. CA: Most recent report must be posted at all times.

A designated area for employees to utilize or use phone away from product needs to be made. CA: Staff cannot use personal items near food and food products.

Observed staff member re-enter kitchen from bathroom without washing hands. CA: Must wash hands when re-entering kitchen before starting taks, or when swithcing in betweeen task in kitchen area.

Observed no consistent date marking on items in reach-in and walk-in unit (chk wings, fried chk, etc.) CA: All food items must be date marked if kept in kitchen for over 24 hours, cannot exceed 7 days before discarding.

Observed serving tongs sitting inside food product with handle touching along with rice scoop sitting on hook on wall touching.CA: Tongs or spoons must be handle up away from product or sitting on protective barrier preventing contamination.