MOMONOKI PTC LLC

Observed that cold TCS food was kept above 41 F (chicken, gyoza, eggs, cabagge, spring mix). COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that the facility has rice that they are keeping out; staff states that it is using time as a public health control and this facility did previously have a plan for time as a public health control, however, at this time, no plan can be found; the items are marked with the time, though. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health contorl shall have a written plan, shall be held for no longer than 4 hours, and shall be brought out at the correct temperatures.

Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that was stored under refrigeration. COS. Removed from packaging. CA: Fish stored in a reduced-oxygen packaging shall removed from the modified atmospheric environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed many wet wiping cloths stored on counters at the sushi bar. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be placed into sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces at the bar. COS. Removed. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the facility has rice that they are keeping out; staff states that it is using time as a public health control and this facility did previously have a plan for time as a public health control, however, at this time, no plan can be found; the items are marked with the time, though. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health contorl shall have a written plan, shall be held for no longer than 4 hours, and shall be brought out at the correct temperatures.

Observed that opened manufactured TCS food (temprua shrimp, tokoyaki) was date marked to be held 12 days; observed that the majority of the items in the facility are date marked with the date of preparation and date of discard, while other items are marked only with the date of preparation or discard. COS. Dates changed. CA: Prepared/ready-to-eat TCS food and opened manufactured TCS food shall be date marked with the date of preparation, the date of discard, or both, however, the method of date marking shall remain consistent and shall not exceed 7 days with the day of preparation/opening being day 1.

Observed accumulation of ice in the walk-in freezer due to a drip/leak from the unit itself. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed employees wearing gloves who cleared/cleaned tables and prepared drinks and food without washing their hands and changes gloves. COS. Employee educated then washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Employees shall wash hands before donning gloves, when changing from working with raw and ready-to-eat food, or whenever contamination occurs.

Observed raw, shelled eggs stored over ginger in the walk-in, observed opened raw salmon stored over ice and ready-to-eat food in the walk-in freezer, and observed raw lobster and raw tuna stored with and above ready-to-eat food in the double door reach-in cooler across from the sushi station. COS. Units rearranged according to internal cook temperatures and cross-contamination prevention requirements. CA: Food shall be stored to prevent cross contamination betweeen foods.

Observed that the facility provides consumers containers/jugs of water that are left on the tables for consumers to refill their own drinks; observed that after consumers left, staff took one of the jugs that was left out that had water in it, refilled the jug, and then placed the jug into a cooler to be reserved, jug was then grabbed by an employee to be placed at a table for consumers to use. COS. Removed; staff went ahead and removed all containers and washed, rinsed, and sanitized all containers/jugs of water and educated staff. CA: After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or returned by the consumer may not be offered as food for human consumption.

Observed that cold TCS food was kept above 41 F (tuna, escolar, shrimp, cabbage, substitute crab, yellowtail). COS. To be discarded 4 hours from when it was removed from the reach-in below the counter. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed that the facility has rice and fried items that they are keeping out; staff states that it is using time as a public health control and this facility did previously have a plan for time as a public health control, however, at this time, no plan can be found and no items are marked with the time they were brought out or the time that they should be removed. COS. Items to be discarded 4 hours from when they were finished cooking. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health contorl shall have a written plan, shall be held for no longer than 4 hours, and shall be brought out at the correct temperatures.

Observed that there is a lack of active managerial control in the facility as there are many foodborne illness and public health intervention violations including handwashing, responding to diarrheal and vomitous events, segregation of food, and proper holding temperatures of food. Recommended action: Ensure that all violations are corrected and that active managerial control is established to prevent, identify, and address violations. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to maintain active managerial control over the facility.

Observed that hand sink in the back was partially blocked by a cart for dirty dishes. COS. Removed. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

Observed that the facility does not have a plan for cleaning up vomiting or diarrheal events; staff states that they need to get one. CA: Facility shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.

Observed that staff was dumping drinks down the produce sink. COS. Staff educated and sink washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Produce sinks shall only be used for washing produce and preparing/thawing ready-to-eat foods.

Observed that the rear exterior door did not close all of the way/remained propped open when closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or shall be otherwise protected from pest entry.

Observed that the facility has started seating consumers at the end of the bar nearest the bathrooms where food is stored unprotected from consumers. Recommended action: Previously, the facility did not seat consumers here; this would be an agreeable corrective action. CA: Food shall be protected from consumer contamination.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters and in sanitizer solution that was not at the correct concentration. COS. New sanitizer buckets made and wet wiping cloths placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concentration.

Observed unsealed/damaged wood in the kitchen area. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be corrossion resistant, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

Observed employees wearing jewelry (bracelets) while preparing/handling food. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food to include medical information bracelets.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the back door was open with a screen covering it, however, the screen did not cover the door completely and had rips and tears in it. COS. Door closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or shall be otherwise protected from pest entry.

Observed unsealed/damaged wood in the kitchen area. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be corrossion resistant, smooth, and nonabsorbent.

Observed employees change gloves without washing hands first; observed employees handle raw food, change gloves, then work with ready-to-eat food; observed employee go into the back, come back out up front, touch their hair, then wash their gloved hands, dried the gloves off, then started working with food. COS. Employees washed hands and educated. CA: Employees shall wash hands before donning gloves, when changing from working with raw and ready-to-eat food, or whenever contamination occurs.

Observed that the facility was unable to produce verifiable evidence of employee health reporting requirement agreement. CA: Facility shall have, in a verifiable manner, evidence of employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement.

Observed that the hand sink at the end of the bar had glass scrubber attached to it. COS. Removed and discussed proper sink usage. CA: Hand sinks shall be used only for washing hands and shall be kept clear and accessible.

Observed employees handling prepared, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. COS. Food discarded. CA: Ready-to-eat food shall not be handled with bare hands.

Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that was stored under refrigeration. COS. Removed from packaging. CA: Fish stored in a reduced-oxygen packaging shall removed from the modified atmospheric environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

Observed that food was placed/prepared on a counter that was exposed to customers. CA: Food shall be protected from consumer contamination.

Observed that the back door was not tight-fitting/did not close all the way. CA: Exterior openings shall be protected by being self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed that the 3-compartment sink leaked around the faucet handles. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.