TOKYO STEAKHOUSE

Observed sanitizer bucket for dining room tables below manufacturers recommendations, chorine = 0 ppm. CA: Sanitizer buckets must be reading per manufacturers recommendations. COS: Sanitizer bucket was refilled with new sanitizer water, now reading 50 PPM Chlorine.

Observed corn cooling in preptop cooler. Observed noodles cooling in covered container. Observed white tuna and spicy salmon cooling in reach-in cooler that is in-use not ideal for cooling. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: placing the food in shallow pans; separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; using rapid cooling equipment. COS: Food items were taken to reach-in freezer to aid in rapid cooling. Noodles were uncovered.

Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp in reach in cooler. CA: Foods shall be stored by cook temperature. COS: PIC reorganized reach in cooler foods by cook temperature.

Observed handwashing sink at kitchen without paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, COS: PIC provided paper towels to handwashing sink.

Observed containers of chopped vegetables, noodles in reach-in cooler, walk in cooler, and reach-in freezer not currently cooling, and uncovered. CA: Food must be covered except when cooling. COS: PIC covered all containers.

Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled with food debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee cleaned interior of microwave. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of interior of microwave.

Observed multiple tcs food items (cooked noodles, boiled eggs, opened milk container) in prep-top cooler and reach-in cooler cooked/opened yesterday without date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked for a maximum of 7 days. COS: Food items not date marked were discarded.

Observed back screen door opened at multiple occasions during the inspection, back door needs self-closure. CA: Outer doors shall be self-closing, tight-fitting doors. No COS can be noted. Inspector must return to ensure self-closure has been installed.

Observed employee personal items (cigarette carton, lighter, keys, purse) stored on shelf with to go containers and above foods. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Items were moved to shelf away from to-go items and food.

Observed raw beef stored above raw shrimp and raw shell eggs in reach in cooler under prep top.

CA: Foods shall be stored by cook temperature.

COS: PIC reorganized reach in cooler foods by cook temperature.

Observed raw beef stored above seafood and Ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.

CA: Foods shall be stored by cook temperature.

COS: PIC reorganized walk in cooler foods by cook temperature.

Observed containers of chopped vegetables, raw chicken, and soup in reach in cooler under prep top and walk in cooler, not currently cooling, and uncovered.

CA: Food must be covered except when cooling.

COS: PIC covered all open pans and bowls not cooling.

Observed wet wiping clothes laying on counter without proper storage in sanitizer buckets.

CA: Cloths used to clean counters must be stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use.

COS: Cloths were placed in dirty linen container.

Observed dark accumulation on interior fan vent in reach in cooler by main kitchen entrance.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

COS: PIC had employee clean vent. No food contamination involved.

Observed TCS food reading above 41F in reach-in cooler by grill (raw shrimp=47F, raw steak=50, raw shelled eggs=60F, cooked noodles= 46F, ambient cooler temperature=52F). CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Raw shrimp, raw steak, raw shelled eggs, cooked noodles have been in reach-in cooler since last night. Food items were discarded, food items held over 4 hours. Workorder placed to have cooler replaced. Cooler is to not be used until it has been replaced and verified to be at proper minimum temp of 41F by health department.

Observed containers of ginger sauce, cut lettuce, cut green onions in reach-in cooler uncovered. Items were not actively cooling. CA: Foods must be covered except when cooling. COS: Containers of ginger sauce, cut lettuce, cut green onions were covered.

Observed container of raw chicken in walk-in cooler uncovered. Raw chicken was not actively cooling. CA: Foods must be covered except when cooling. COS: Container of raw chicken was covered.

Observed drink nozzles soiled with dried black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee properly cleaned drink nozzles to sight and touch. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency.

Observed wet wiping clothes laying on counter without proper storage in sanitizer buckets. CA: Cloths used to clean counters must be stored in sanitizer buckets when not in use. COS: Cloths were placed in dirty linen container.

Observed multiple live flies throughout the kitchen. CA: Live pests must be eliminated by routine servicing of pest control. No COS, inspector must return to verify pest control has serviced facility.

Observed interior of microwave paint coat chipped and peeling, no longer corrosion resistant. CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that are: safe, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. No COS, inspector must return to verify microwave has been replaced.

Observed interior of rice cookers soiled with dried up food debris. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. COS: Employee cleaned interior of rice cookers. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of rice cookers.

Observed improper cold holding of multiple TCS food items in walk-in cooler above 41 degrees without active time control, see temperature chart below. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM food items were within time parameters. Workorder placed for walk-in cooler due to freezing, CFSM adjusted temperature of walk-in cooler causing temperature rise. During inspection temperature lowered and ambient temperature reading 40F, tcs food temperature lowering (see temperature charts below).

Observed handwashing sinks without hot water. Hot water heater not operational. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM aware and workorder in place with maintenance scheduled for 01/14.

Observed interior of microwaves soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of microwaves.

Observed reduced oxygen fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen and removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing, manufacturer instructions not being followed. Observed rop fish thawing in reach-in cooler not removed from packaging. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, per discussion with CFSM thawing of fish occurred today 1/13, employee removed fish from packaging.

Observed in-use utensil in rice bin not stored with the handle above the top of the food and the container, scoop did not have a handle. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, CFSM provided proper scoop with handle for rice bin.

Observed spatulas stored in room temperature water in-between use. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, discussed spatulas placed on grill and cleaned every 4 hours or placed in a container of water with the water maintained at least 135°F and the container is cleaned every 4 hrs.

Observed interior of reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up 11/20.

Observed reach-in freezer door handles, rice cooker handle, and cooked chicken crock pot handle soiled. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal follow-up on 11/20.

Observed employee personal items (cigarette carton, beanie, sweater, purse) stored ontop of mayonnaise box. Corrective Action: CFSM was notified, employee items are to be placed in a designated area away from food and dry storage area.