MIKATA

Using a Handwashing Sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Observed hand wash sink in food prep area obstructed by a large black garbage can in kitchen and Sushi rice storage container in front sushi prep area, therefore deeming the sinks in accessible. Food worker will have to moves said items from in front of both sinks in order to adequately wash their hands. COS: PIC removed said items and found a suitable storage area for them.

Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed food worker pre-rising dirty utensils and washing hands in fruit and vegetable prep sink in kitchen. COS: PIC had food worker wash their hands at the hand wash sink and wash, rinse and sanitize the fruit and vegetable sink.

Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Observed staff wearing watches and bracelets while prepping sushi in the front sushi prep area . COS: PIC informed employees that they may not wear any jewelry except for a plain band while preparing food.

Observed items placed on top of and in bar hand washing sink. Instructed PIC to clear handwashing sink and to reiterate to employees that handwashing sinks must be used for handwashing and handwashing only. No other items may be stored upon or within handwashing sinks. Handwashing sinks may not be used as dump sinks.

CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

COS: PIC cleared handwashing sink.

Observed metal container in handwashing sink at front food service/sushi bar area. Instructed PIC to remove all items from handwashing sink and to ensure employees understand handwashing sinks are to be used for handwashing and handwashing only.

CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

COS: PIC removed items from handwashing sink and instructed employee to only use handwashing sink for handwashing.

Observed staff wearing bracelets while prepping sushi. Instructed PIC to inform employees that they may not wear any jewelry except for a plain band while preparing food.

CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

COS: Staff removed bracelet.