Umami Sushi

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the front prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometers inside refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler at the front prep. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted a long rubber tubing connected to the prep sink. Instructed to remove the tube.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment. Also at the dining area

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, rice, sugar etc).

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19-- instructed to clean and maintain storage shelves with white mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler. Intructed to detail clean and maintain storage and prep shelves in the kitchen.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 2 door reach-in cooler (in the kitchen) with green moldlike build-up and food debris accumulation.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (flour, rice, sugar etc)

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain storage shelves with white mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler. Intructed to detail clean and maintain storage and prep shelves in the kitchen.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 2 door reach-in cooler (in the kitchen) with green moldlike build-up and food debris accumulation

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers missing in front sushi cases. Install and maintain working thermometers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink and 1 compartment sink located in rear food prep area. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in garbage area outside. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease, grime, and food debris on interior fryer cabinets. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide lid/cover for garbage container inside employee washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain vent cover with dust accumulation inside customer's (men and women's) washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall inside employee washroom in rear area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall inside employee washroom in rear area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets at the rear 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration gaskets throughout to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipment, along wall bases, and under and around all cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep exposed handsink next to the ice machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a loose drain pipe at the dishmachine sprayer compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets at the rear 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration gaskets throughout to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipment, along wall bases, and under and around all cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep exposed handsink next to the ice machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a loose drain pipe at the dishmachine sprayer compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test kit on site to check either the low temperature dish machine or the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain the appropriate test kit and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1632805, dated 3-8-16: Violation 38-"INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK." Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets at the rear 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration gaskets throughout to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors in various areas: under and around equipment, along wall bases, and under and around all cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed the caulking along the wall near the dish machine to be in poor repair. Instructed facility to remove, clean area, recaulk, and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep exposed handsink next to the ice machine to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a loose drain pipe at the dishmachine sprayer compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drain pipe underneath first compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers and foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prev ent contamination before use.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Metal storage racks inside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters, deep fryer cabinets, fan covers inside walk-in cooler, and top of stove not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind equipment not clean. Instructed ot detail clean daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Light and ventilation covers in rear prep area not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Hot water pressure low in women's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Supplies inside walk-in freezer not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease container not maintained and cleaned. Observed waste grease on ground around grease box and on top of grease box creating rodent and insect nuisance. Instructed that exterior of grease box and ground must be cleaned and maintained at all times. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers and foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prev ent contamination before use.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Metal storage racks inside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood and filters, deep fryer cabinets, fan covers inside walk-in cooler, and top of stove not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind equipment not clean. Instructed ot detail clean daily.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Light and ventilation covers in rear prep area not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Hot water pressure low in women's toilet room. Instructed to increase water pressure.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Supplies inside walk-in freezer not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed premises using plastic grocery bags to hold raw chicken bones in walk in freezer. Instructed manager to provide food grade bags only for meats.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following not clean- exterior of prep/dishwash sinks with food debris, interior of fryer with grease build up also observed slight calcium/lime build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed food/grease on floor in rear prep area under equipment and along walls. Instructed manager to clean floor throughout and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on walls behind and around dishmachine. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No metal stem therometer for food handlers. Instructed manager to provide and calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device at ice machine. Instructed manager to provide and make visible backflow prevention device at ice machine.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed dishwasher/food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for dishwasher/all food handlers.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain cooking hood and filters with grease build-up.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove cardboard liner at prep shelves in rear prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout rear prep area especially under and around cooking equipment/fryers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored on top of walk-in cooler to prevent pest harborage.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top ice (inside ice machine). Instructed to properly store in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide splash guard or divider between exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.