239 SOHO HIBACHI INC

Observed employee handle dirty dishes then proceed to put away clean dishes without washing hands in between. CA: Must wash hands in between switching tasks to prevent cross contamination. COS by rewashing dishes and hands.

Observed several containers of white sauce and containers of salad cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler directly across from 3 compartment sink. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The temperature setting of the unit was 28°F, but the ambient air temperature was determined to actually be 41.2°F. COS by discarding TCS food potentially out of temperature for more than 4 hours. COS by moving TCS food out of temperature for less than 4 hours in to the walk in cooler.

Observed noodles and cabbage cold held above 41°F in reach in cooler under prep top unit. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41°F or below. The ambient air temperature was 43.6°F on the left side, where these items were cold held. TCS foods cold held on the right side were 41°F or below. COS by moving noodles and cabbage to walk in cooler, since they were out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Do not store TCS food in the left side of reach in cooler until the air temperature is lowered.

Observed broccoli cooked at 10:15 AM, temping 75°F at 1:25 PM due to improper cooling methods. Broccoli was stored in a large, deep container covered with a lid in the walk in cooler. CA: TCS food must cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours (~33°F the 1st 2 hours, then ~8°F the last 4 hours). COS by moving broccoli into walk in freezer. Will email PIC helpful cooling information.

Observed no signed copies of Employee Health Policy for 2 kitchen employees present during the inspection. CA: It is the responsibility of the person in charge (PIC) to inform employees of their responsibility to report their health as it relates to foodborne illnesses. Must have all current employees review and sign EHP. Must keep signed copies accessible for next inspection.

Observed PIC unable to demonstrate verification that employees were informed of their responsibilities to report symptoms and illnesses.

CA: PIC must present documentation to show employees were informed of when to report.

No COS can be noted. Even if the form is given by the inspector, I must return to see that employees have received training and verified

Observed cardboard pieces being used under grill line around temperature knobs to block excess heat.

CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

COS: PIC removed cardboard and will utilize cleanable surface for coverings below grill line.

Observed cooling vent leaking water onto floor in walk in cooler. No food contamination involved.

CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

COS: Not corrected on site. PIC will have unit leak repaired. Health Department will return to inspect unit.

Observed knives stored as clean with dried up material. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS, utensils taken to warewashing station to be properly cleaned to sight and touch.

Observed containers of teriyaki sauce stored directly on the floor. CA: Foods must be stored at least 6" off of the floor. COS, food containers were placed on preptable.

Observed sanitizer buckets not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations. CA: Sanitizer solution must be at manufacturers recommendations. COS, sanitizer buckets were refilled to be at 50 PPM Chlorine per manufacturers recommendations.

Observed rice serving utensils stored in water reading 110F. CA: Utensils may be stored in water in-between uses if the water is maintained at 135F or higher. COS, utensil container was refilled with water reading 147F.

Observed magnetic knife holder and knives stored as clean soiled with rust from magnetic holder, not cleaned to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to wash knives and replace magnetic knife holder. Will perform informal follow-up on 5/15.

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. Corrective Action: Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer solution. Discussed wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer containers when not in-use.

Observed screen door at back of kitchen needing self closure replaced, and weather stripping needed at screen door to control entry of pests. Corrective Action: Workorder placed. Will perform informal follow-up on 5/30.