SUSHI OSAWA

14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Observed multiple cups stacked while wet to dry. Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) in a clean, dry location; (ii) where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) at least 6 inches above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: Cups were spaced to allow air drying.

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed soiled floors and walls in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, behind warewashing and dish machine area, and behind fryer and grill area in kitchen. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

17D: .07(5)(d)Observed heavy grease accumulation on ventilation hood. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. If vented to the outside, ventilation systems may not create a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. (C)

12A: .04(4)(q)Observed container of rice stored in walk-in cooler, and opened container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

1. in a clean dry location; (C)
2. where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and
3. at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: Items were removed from floor.

12B: .03(5)(g)Observed sushi bar employee handling food with watch on. Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee removed watch.

10D: .04(4)(d)Observed multiple sauces (eel, teriyaki, oyster, soy, butter) without labels. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: Items were labeled.

11C: .04(6)(c)Observed multiple packages of vacuum packaged tuna thawing in the package. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; (C) or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water. (C) Corrective Actions: Tuna was discarded.

12B: .03(5)(i)Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch (1/2"). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee put on hat.

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2Observed employees drinking from coffee mug and open cup on prep counter in kitchen. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C) Corrective Actions: Employees stopped drinking in kitchen.

12B: .03(5)(g)Observed multiple employees handling food with watches on. Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C) Corrective Actions: Watches were removed.