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1: No certified kitchen manager present. Due to high amount of priority violations observed and repetition of priority violations, active managerial control is needed.
8: Observed the sink full of individually packaged raw tuna, pic stated it was thawing COS had pic remove, discussed hand sinks must remain clear at all times and properly stocked.
11: Observed individually packaged raw tuna thawing in sealed packaging - package clearly states to remove from package when thawing and thaw under refrigeration. Raw tuna observed well above 41°f (see temperature log). COS by embargoing 1 lbs of raw tuna and discussing proper thawing and following packaging instructions
14: Observed employee wash an igloo cooler at the 3 comp and only used soap, when asked proper procedures the Employee stated that they sanitize “with clean soap”, pic stepped in and pointed to bleach container and test strips, and discussed proper set up. COS discussed proper wash/rinse/sanitize practice and employee set up sanitizer to 50ppm cl and finished the process with the igloo cooler.
A warning letter will requested due to violation being noted on two consecutive routine inspections.
19: Observed multiple chicken dishes and crab ragoons sitting in fryer basket - ragoons observed well below 135°f. pic stated they started the process and were waiting for an order and that they fried them 10min prior. COS had pic reheat to 165°f and discussed proper hot holding temperatures and methods and that holding in a fryer basket is not a good practice.
20: Observed Shelled eggs sitting out on the counter by the fryer at ambient 65°f temperature of the truck and not on a time policy COS by embargoing 5 eggs and discussed temperature control or time policy for eggs.
A revocation request will be submitted due to violation being noted on 3 consecutive routine inspections.
22: Observed rice in an igloo cooler well below 135°f and the lid labeled 4/5/24 10:30-2:30pm. Pic stated rice was from today and they just forgot to change the date. Policy incomplete - they only have the fact sheet posted. COS by embargoing approximately 10lbs of rice, employee added cooked rice from steam pot to a new container And properly put date and time. Discussed proper policy and availability to assist in creating one.
A warning letter will requested due to violation being noted on two consecutive routine inspections.
33: Observed raw fish thawing in hand sink, cooked chicken thawing in top of freezer. Discussed proper thawing.
37: Employee drinks above ware washing, and on sushi counter.
47: Outside of equipment and walls have food debris build up.
Will return sometime within 10 days to ensure the correction of the observed priority item violations
A permit revocation request will be submitted for Item 20 being noted on 3 consecutive routine inspections and A warning letter will requested due to violation # 14 and 22 being noted on two consecutive routine inspections. Provided applicable fact sheets to operator regarding Priority Item Violations via email. Discussed implementing a Food Safety Plan (FSP) in order to obtain active managerial control over repeated priority violations. Advised operator I was available to assist with developing a FSP.