Buffet City

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed the the front 2-door prep cooler with ambient temperature of 44.7f, said cooler holds tcs foods as noted above. Instructed mangaer not to use. Cooler held/ tagged for inspection until it maintain the proper internal temp of 41f or below. Priority citation issued #7-38-005.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen crabs thawing out on the bottom shelf of the rear prep table. Instructed manager the must properly thaw food items under cool running water or inside cooler.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior cadinets under steam tables. Must remove dead bugs (roaches) and debris.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside dumpster with missing lids. Instructed to provide and maintain to prevent possible access to food source for pest. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(b).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors and walls throught out premises especially in the pop syrup storage room.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted the ventilation in the women washroom not properly working. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter and hood in the front cooking area to remove dust and debris.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in prep area cooler(s). Instructed to provide inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 observed rusted surfaces on storage racks/shelving units in walk in cooler and storage areas. Instructed surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove excess ice, clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed drainpipe leaking underneath hand washing sink at the grill area cooking station. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle in all-gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Observed overhead vents thorughout the facility with excessive dirt/debris and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in prep area cooler(s). Instructed to provide inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusted surfaces on storage racks/shelving units in walk in cooler and storage areas. Instructed surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no temperature measuring device for warewashing machine. Observed broken/inoperable warewashing unit temperature measuring gauges (wash, rinse and sanitize). Instructed to correct/repair. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets of handwashing sinks in the kitchen, dishwash area, employee washroom and handles to walk-in cooler units soiled with dirt/debris and/or an accumulation of grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove excess ice, clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking underneath hand washing sink at the grill area cooking station. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all-gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with missing/broken lids. Instructed to correct, replace and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excess water, grease and debris in the dishwash area and near the dish machine area. Instructed to detail clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Observed overhead vents thorughout the facility with excessive dirt/debris and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: condensor line leaking at reach in cooler located behind wok line. Instd to repair and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): all rolling carts including wheels, attached piping behind entire wok line and interior of cabinets, exterior sides of fryers are not clean; noted excessive food debris, grease. Instd to clean and maintain same

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

Inspector’s note: Condensor line leaking at reach in cooler located behind wok line. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: All warewashing unit temperature gauges (wash, rinse and sanitize) are in disrepair and inoperable. Instd to repair and maintain all gauges. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-005

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All rolling carts including wheels, attached piping behind entire wok line and interior of cabinets, exterior sides of fryers are not clean; noted excessive food debris, grease. Instd to clean and maintain same

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed bulk food containers in rear storage area not labeled with the common name of the stored food. Instructed to label all bulk food with common name of stored food and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: observed cup used as scoop in bulk dry storage container. Instructed to remove cup and replace with utensil with a handle and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: observed in-use scoop stored in still water next to customer self-service rice cooker. Instructed to remove scoop from water and store on dry, clean surface and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed consumer self-service utensils stored with lip-contact surfaces facing upwards. Instructed to invert utensils for self-service so that lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.15: observed can opener in kitchen area rusted and damaged beyond repair. Instructed to replace can opener and maintain in good repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the following food equipment and contact surfaces not clean: interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with accumulated food, grease and dirt build up. Storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. Lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed faucets of all handwashing sinks and exterior of all bulk food storage containers soiled with debris. Instructed to clean all surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed toilet room receptacles (women) left uncovered. Instructed to provide covers for all waste receptacles in toilet rooms at all times and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. Walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment, and employee restroom. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers in rear storage area not labeled with the common name of the stored food. Instructed to label all bulk food with common name of stored food and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed various food boxes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walkin freezer. Instructed to elevate all food items six inches from the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cup used as scoop in bulk dry storage container. Instructed to remove cup and replace with utensil with a handle and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use scoop stored in still water next to customer self-service rice cooker. Instructed to remove scoop from water and store on dry, clean surface and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed consumer self-service utensils stored with lip-contact surfaces facing upwards. Instructed to invert utensils for self-service so that lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil and plastic wrap used to cover nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment in front grill area and kitchen grill area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil and plastic wrap from nonfood-contact surfaces and maintain smooth and easily-cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as blade covers for knives in the sushi preparation area. Instructed to discard cardboard and use material that is smooth and easily-cleanable for blade covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in kitchen area rusted and damaged beyond repair. Instructed to replace can opener and maintain in good repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following food equipment and contact surfaces not clean: interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with accumulated food, grease and dirt build up. Storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. Lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets of all handwashing sinks and exterior of all bulk food storage containers soiled with debris. Instructed to clean all surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room receptacles (men and women) left uncovered. Instructed to provide covers for all waste receptacles in toilet rooms at all times and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. Walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment, and employee restroom. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers in rear storage area not labeled with the common name of the stored food. Instructed to label all bulk food with common name of stored food and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 live cockroaches in grease trays at kitchen area grill line. Instructed to remove roaches, clean and sanitize all affected areas, and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed various food boxes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walkin freezer. Instructed to elevate all food items six inches from the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cup used as scoop in bulk dry storage container. Instructed to remove cup and replace with utensil with a handle and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use scoop stored in still water next to customer self-service rice cooker. Instructed to remove scoop from water and store on dry, clean surface and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed consumer self-service utensils stored with lip-contact surfaces facing upwards. Instructed to invert utensils for self-service so that lip-contact surfaces are protected from contamination and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as blade covers for knives in the sushi preparation area. Instructed to discard cardboard and use material that is smooth and easily-cleanable for blade covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed can opener in kitchen area rusted and damaged beyond repair. Instructed to replace can opener and maintain in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil and plastic wrap used to cover nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment in front grill area and kitchen grill area. Instructed to remove aluminum foil and plastic wrap from nonfood-contact surfaces and maintain smooth and easily-cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following food equipment and contact surfaces not clean: interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with accumulated food, grease and dirt build up. Storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. Lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucets of all handwashing sinks and exterior of all bulk food storage containers soiled with debris. Instructed to clean all surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of debris and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink faucet lever in employee restroom in poor repair and loose. Observed handwashing sink drain plumbing near 3-compartment sink in poor repair and slow-draining. Instructed to repair plumbing system and maintain in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room receptacles (men and women) left uncovered. Instructed to provide covers for all waste receptacles in toilet rooms at all times and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. Walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment, and employee restroom. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed various food boxes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walkin freezer. Instructed to elevate all food items six inches from the floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear at all times when preparing food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed various food boxes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walkin freezer. Instructed to elevate all food items six inches from the floor.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear at all times when preparing food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2568695 on 12/19/22 were not corrected: 10-observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in serving area and rear staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees. 49-observed the following food equipment and contact surfaces not clean: -interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with accumulated food, grease and dirt build up. Storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. -lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all. 55-observed floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in…

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in unused prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following food equipment and contact surfaces not clean: -interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with accumulated food, grease and dirt build up. -storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. -lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed fish improperly thawing on bottom of prep tables. Instructed manager to properly thaw food under recrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed three live roaches crawling on wall behind aquafina cooler, crawling on floor behind two-door reach-in cooler and crawling on floor near cooking equipment in stir fry prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in unused prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following food equipment and contact surfaces not clean: -interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with accumulated food, grease and dirt build up. -storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. -lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #255908 on 5-17-22: 35-observed raw shrimp improperly thawing at room temperature. Instructed manager to properly thaw under refrigeration or cold running water.37-observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food. 39-observed food items stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor. 41-observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.53-observed no covered waste receptacle in women and staff unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.55-observed damaged floor tiles and missing grout on floor tiles in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair. -observed no valid food handler training for…

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw shrimp improperly thawing at room temperature. Instructed manager to properly thaw under refrigeration or cold running water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on shelves inside coolers. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following food equipment and contact surfaces not clean: -interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with thick food, grease and dirt build up. -storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. -lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women and staff unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and missing grout on floor tiles in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out lights in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in the rear food prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the large containers used for ingredients in the rear food preparation area not labeled. Instructed to label.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers damaged. Instructed to replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following not clean: -interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with thick food, grease and dirt build up. -storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. -lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in the rear food preparation area and storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the large containers used for ingredients in the rear food preparation area not labeled. Instructed to label.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES (SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 15 ON THE WALLS AND IN THE BROKEN TILES ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (BY THE DISH MACHINE), 10 UNDER/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2 IN THE FRONT HABACHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING THE ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty racks in the food preparation and walk in coolers. Instructed to remove rust from racks or replace them.

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

Inspector’s note: Large bulk ingredient containers damaged. Instructed to replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following not clean: -interior/exterior of the deep fryers/cooking equipment with thick food, grease and dirt build up. -storage racks with food and dirt debris in the food prep area and inside the walk in coolers. -lower surface of prep tables -rubber gaskets on the walk/reach in coolers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: FOUND THE GREASE CONTAINER STORED OUTSIDE WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors with excess water, dirt, food, grease and debris through out including the walk in coolers/freezers. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors through out. -walls and ceiling with food, dirt and grease build up in all prep and storage areas, around sinks and heavy equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Tiled coving and floor tiles through out needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and seal all openings in the walls and floors. Maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in the rear food preparation area and storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Graffiti on walls and door in mens toilet room. Instd to remove graffiti and maintain walls and door clean.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Over 40 mice droppings scattered inside storage cabinets in sushi area and on floor underneath dining booths and cabinets. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control for service. Violation 7-38-020 serious.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Rear 3-compartment sink not maintained, pipe underneath excessively leaking into bucket. Instd to repair same, free of any leaks and properly draining. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not properly labeled. Cooked foods in walk in coolers not properly labeled. Instd to properly label.

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

Inspector’s note: Large cutting board across from cooking line in rear, worn beyond repair, heavily stained. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards. Ice machine sliding door panels in poor repair, cracked panels. Instd to replace and maintain same. Rusty surfaces on bottom of all prep tables in rear. Instd to remove rust and maintain surface. Remove aluminum foil at attached piping at wok station in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: The following not clean, excessive grease, food debris accumulation: all flat top grill drip pans through out, table underneath flat top grill at stir fry prep area, interior of all fryers, all attached piping of wok station in rear main cooking area, can opener and holder in rear, interior bottom of all storage cabinets and faucet handles of exposed handsinks next to 3-compartment sink. Instd to clean and maintain all food and non food contact equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment and along wall base not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Graffiti on walls and door in mens toilet room. Instd to remove graffiti and maintain walls and door clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing splashguards at all exposed handsinks located adjacent to prep tables. Instd to provide proper splashguards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the seafood freezer compressor not maintained (excessive ice build up) instructed to remove/repair and maintain. Remove cardboard from rear storage shelves. Also remove rust from same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean interior of fryer doors, under cabinets. Storage table in fresh grill area, instructed to clean. Also defrost/clean front freezer(ice cream) and rear slicer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under dish machine, and in front of 3 compartment sink, instructed to remove standing water dry/mop. Also clean floor in rear heater room, and syrup (bag in box) storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear kitchen light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe under the 1st. Compartment of the 3 compartment sink, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the seafood freezer compressor not maintained(excessive ice build up), instructed remove/repair and maintain. Remove cardboard from rear storage shelves. Also remove rust from same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean interior of fryer doors, under cabinets, storage table in fresh grill area, instructed to clean. Also defrost/clean front freezer(icecream). Clean and sanitize rear slicer.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water under dish machine, and in front 3 compartment sink, instructed to remove standing water dry/mop.also clean floors in rear heater room, and syrup(bag in box)storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear kitchen light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking pipe under the first compartment of the 3 comp. Sink, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed when worn. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior of ice machine, hood ventilation, interior of reach in coolers, and all drink dispensors. Must clean to remove all food build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of regrouting to eliminate build up. Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove food spills and water. Must correct and mainain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lights shields in need of cleaning to remove all splatter and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet at 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in front buffet area, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in rear area instructed to remove/dry mop. From insp.# 1516348 date 7/07/2015.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in rear area, instructed to remove/dry mop.also clean floor under and around dish machine.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live fruit flies, and 25 mice droppings in rear storage area, instructed to have pest control return also clean and sanitize all affective areas.serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty table storage shelves under rear prep tables, instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep tables not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize,also clean interior of fryer doors, coolers, and cooler runner's.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in rear prep area, instructed to remove/ dry mop.also clean floor under and around dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates at this time, premises has paid receipt from serv-safe food handlers date 7,1/2015 comfirmation #3351379.instructed to provide from report 1532716 date 4/8/15.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood in lower cabinet in the rear grill cold holding cabinet, instructed to seal/paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed lower cabinets not clean at this time, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler certificate at this time, instructed to provide.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed the two large ice machines with pink and brown slime on the inside of the machine, instructed to discard ice and not to use ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 25 mice droppings in the fresh grill cold holding unit cabinet, and roof room in same area, instructed to clean and sanitize affected area, have pest control out for srevice. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage rack for the rice in rear storage, next to fryer prep table storage shelf, and in the walk in cooler storage racks rusty, instructed to remove rust/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean front storage cabinets under hot/cold holding units, rear storage rack for the #10 cans, interior of fryer doors, exterior of all cooking equipment, instructed to clean.also clean and sanitize all prep tables, slicers, and #10 can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water thru out the prep area and walk-in cooler, instructed to remove/dry mop. Also clean all floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean, also remove all dust above exit /entrance door to kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers at pot sink using cap tops,and at same sink the 1st nozzel leaking at base of facuet. Instructed to provide/replace. Rear dish washing area handsink leaking at the p-trap, instructed to repair. Also 2 comp. Prep sink leaking at lower pipe at the 2nd compartment, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter under all cold/hot food storage cabinets, instructed to remove items and do not place anything in these units.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time,instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler information.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected premises has pest control out on the 18th, and 24th the pest control will monitor weekly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain cover missing at grill area , instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected

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

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed staniding water in rear prep area, dish area instructed to dry mop.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected

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

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected

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

Inspector’s note: Violation corrected

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live roaches in the sushi area. Instructed to remove, have pest control return. Serious violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed interior cabinets under cold holding in poor repair, need to remove/or replace. Rusty storage shelves in rear prep area, instructed to remove rust. Missing floor drain cover char grill area need to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fan guard cover rear 2 door cooler not clean instructed to clean also clean interiorof all coolers. Clean and sanitize all prep tables,#10 can opener, slicer, also defrost box freezer. Also remove all dead roaches from inside cabinets.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean hoods, filters, cooking equipment. Violation from report 1307486 date 9/3/2014.

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

Inspector’s note: Standing water observed in sushi, rear prep, and dish area instructed to remove/dry mop, clean floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to clean rear light shields, observed something inside shields.

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

Inspector’s note: The west wall in the food store room peeling paint need to repair. From report 1307486 date 6/3/2014.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed restroom door employees not self closing, need to add door check make self closing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear hand sink leaking at nozzle and employees restroom handle in poor repair, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: hood, filters, the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove the ice from the floors in the walkin freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: The west wall in the food store room has some peeling paint. Instructed to remove the peeling paint and paint all the walls in there.

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

Inspector’s note: The faucet at the 2-compartment sink sprays water all over when the water is on. Instructed to repair or replace it.