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307 Alleghany Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501 | Visit Official Website (opens in a new tab)

Koto Japanese Steakhouse

2160 Wards Road Lynchburg, VA 24502
Status: Permitted

Full Service Restaurant | Routine

April 14, 2023
Score & Grade: Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

10: 2190 (A) Observed that handsink at salad prep/drink prep station had the hot water turned off to it.
Corrective Actions: In 10 days (By 4/24/23), have hot water turned on to this hand sink to provide water at 100F or higher.

10: 3045 Observed that that there were no signs reminding employees to wash hands at hand sink at bar or at hand sink at salad prep/drink prep.
Corrective Actions: In 90 days (By 7/14/23), have hand wash signage at the hand sink at the bar and the hand sink at salad prep/drink prep. This will be checked at the next inspection.

15: 0470 (A 3-8) In the walk-in, there was a large container of cut zucchini (uncovered), sitting on top of another large container of cut zucchini. Also in the walk-in, there were large containers of yumyum sauce and stir fry sauce that were not covered.
Corrective Actions: COS. All food shouild be covered with saran wrap or covers when being stored, especially in cold storage as they can be contaminated with condensation drip.

39: 610 In the walk-in, there were 2 boxes of chicken tendersd stored on the floor, with one box showing signs of wetness - unsure if from what was inside box or from floor.
Corrective Actions: COS. All foods should be stored at least 6" off the floor to protect from splash or contamination from floor.

55: 3180 Floor of walk-in had blood build-up under racks with beef, and outside perimeter showed an excess build-up of soil/debris. In Dry storage, the middle of the room was so full of boxes of single service items (cups, napkins), it was impossible to assess cleanliness of area, and would be very difficult to clean.
Corrective Actions: As soon as possible, and as often as necessary, clean the floor, incluiding the outer perimeter of the walk-in to prevent potential bacterial growth. When single service items come in, they should be stored on racks up off the floor, and all rooms should be accessible for cleaning.

Additional Comments

True World Foods Parasite Destruction letter (1/14/21) is over two years old. Please check with your supplier and have them send you an updated letter as their suppliers can change. Make sure the letter lists the items that you get from them.
Permit posted and good through 6/30/23.
VDH QR code sign posted informing customers they can ask to see most recent inspection.
Looked at Pest Control records and Terminix was at the facility for routine service today and 3/10/23.
Looked at Employee Health Policy folder - Tommy states he has one new employee who started Saturday who needs to sign off on training paperwork. Confirmed they had for Shannon Holt - Hostess/Server on duty today.
Have a clean-up kit with procedure inside.

Food Temperatures
Description Temperature State of Food
Large pot of soup - Walk-in 38 °F Cold Holding
Crab stick - Sushi display 39 °F Cold Holding
Scallops - 2-door reach-in kitchen 38 °F Cold Holding
Raw chopped chicken - 2-door reach-in kitchen (John states this was just chopped and returned to reach-in) 46 °F Cold Holding
No records found
Warewashing Temperatures
Machine Name Sanitization Method Thermo Label PPM Sanitizer Name Sanitizer Type Temperature
Ecolab dishwasher Chemical 50 Chlorine
No records found
Equipment Temperatures
Description Temperature
Walk-in 38 °F
2-door glass front - kitchen 38 °F
Sushi display 35 °F
2-door reach-in kitchen 34 °F
2-door u/c reach-in behind sushi bar 33 °F
Salad prep 38 °F
No records found
Observations
Demonstration of Knowledge
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties.
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
Employee Health
IN
3 Management awareness, policy present.
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion.
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
Good Hygenic Practices
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth.
Compliant
Observations
Preventing Contamination by Hands
IN
8 Hands clean & properly washed.
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed.
Compliant
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Violation
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.
Violation
Observations
Approved Source
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source.
Compliant
Observations
NO
12 Food received at proper temperature.
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated.
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction.
Compliant
Observations
Protection from Contamination (0 points)
OUT
15 Food separated & protected.
COS
Observations
IN
16 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food.
Compliant
Observations
TCS Food Time/Temperature
NO
18 Proper cooking time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding.
Compliant
Observations
NO
20 Proper cooling time & temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
NO
21 Proper hot holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
22 Proper cold holding temperatures.
Compliant
Observations
IN
23 Proper date marking & disposition.
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Time as a public health control: procedures & record.
Compliant
Observations
Consumer Advisory
IN
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods.
Compliant
Observations
Highly Susceptible Populations
NA
26 Pasteurized foods used, prohibited foods not offered.
Compliant
Observations
Chemical
NA
27 Food additives: approved & properly used.
Compliant
Observations
IN
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used.
Compliant
Observations
Conformance with Approved Procedures
NA
29 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan.
Compliant
Observations
Prevention of Food Contamination (0 points)
OUT
39 Contam. prevented during food prep., storage, display.
COS
Observations
Physical Facilities (0 points)
OUT
55 Physical facilities intalled, maintained & clean.
Violation
Observations
Clean Air Act Compliance
IN
99 Clean Air Act Compliance
Compliant