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Hibachi Express

7401 E. Brainerd Rd., Ste 100 Chattanooga, TN 37421

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

November 23, 2021 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 94 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

19: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. Rice at front counter holding 91. Owner stated they had a hot holding unit that was not functional and are replacing tomorrow. Rice was reheated to 165 for proper hot holding. It had been out approx 1 hour.

20: Rice cold holding at 46 in refrigerator unit. Owner stated that normally they prepare rice daily, however they had a unit that is not functioning and the rice was prepared yesterday for todays service. Discussed proper cold holding of rice.

21: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Egg rolls and rice in tall unit are not date marked. Owner stated she takes egg rolls from freezer, opens the package and places in refrigerator to thaw. The rice is normally prepared daily, but was prepared yesterday due to equipment malfunction and not date marked. Discussed proper date marking with owner.

37: Keep foods covered in refrigerators (chicken and egg rolls)

Additional Comments

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Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
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IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
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IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
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IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
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IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
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IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
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IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
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IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
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IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
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IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Observations
NA
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant