Tennessee Department of Health
710 James Robertson Parkway Nashville, TN 37243 | Visit Official Website

Asuka Hibachi &Buffet

645 Presidents Place. Smyrna, TN 37167

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

March 14, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 80 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

13: Raw pork in plastic wrap stored directly on top of raw chicken in walk in cooler. Uncovered raw shrimp stored directly under ras beef. Pic embargoed pork. Discussed proper food storage with pic. This violation has been noted on 2 consecutive inspections. A warning letter will be requested.

22: No written procedures available for sushi rice and sushi foods placed out on buffet line. Will assist with pic in creating a time policy.

26: Chemical spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled.

31: Crab meat, kimchi noodles, sliced tomatoes on cold holding buffet were all prepped about an hour ago. However, ice in bottom has completely melted. Foods will not be able to cool down to proper cold holding temp. Discussed using ice bags or placing ice on top of foods.

41: Bowl with no handle stored directly in raw chicken on make line.

41: Knives wedged between cooking equipment

45: Shelving in both walk in coolers are dirty.

45: Outside of walk in cooler doors have excessive dirt and debris build up on them

53: Dirt and debris build up on reach in cooler fans across from frying station. Both walk in cooler fans afe dirty.

54:

Additional Comments

Sharonxpan89@gmail.com

Will assist pic in written procedures for time policy.
Will send applicable food safety fact sheets. Will also discuss a food safety plan for repeat violations.
A permit revocation warning letter will be requested for repeat violations.

Discussed proper hand washing, ware washing, food source, food storage, holding and cook temps, cooling when applicable, employee hygiene, employee health, demonstration of knowledge, and storage and use of of toxic items. Food Establishment Regulations can be found at http://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/1200/1200-23-01.20150716.pdf. Please be sure you and all food handling employees are familiar with these regulations.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
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
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
IN
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
13 Food separated and protected
COS Repeat
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
NO
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
OUT
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Observations
IN
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
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
31 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
41 In-use utensil; properly stored
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
53 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant