FUJI HIBACHI EXPRESS

Observed several food items to be uncovered while cold-holding. Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC voluntarily covered all food items during the inspection.

Observed the rice utensils to be sitting in bowls of water with temperatures of 69F and 88F. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored:

6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

COS: PIC removed rice utensils from water and retrieved new ones to scoop the rice.

Observed there to be several bottles, throughout the food establishment, to not be labeled with the common name of the food. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. 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. COS: PIC voluntarily labeled all bottles containing food items during the inspection.

A plastic scoop and metal spoon were both found inside the kitchen hand sink beside the (3) Compartment sink.

Note: The scoop and spoon were immediately removed during the inspection.

Accumulated food debris was observed on the shelves inside the walk in refrigeration unit. 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. 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.