Kawa

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

Inspector’s note: Observed containers and buckets of food items stored on the in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to elevate food items from floor and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking from the pipe under the handwashing sink in the rear, sushi prep area. Water profusely leaking into a bucket of dirty dishes stored under sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2626735, DATE:11/06/2025, NOT CORRECTED. #16: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE HAS A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. #47: THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER PAINT HAS WORN OFF AND THE SURFACE IS RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #55: WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. - Repeat #55: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. - Repeat INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths stored on the counter tops. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Instructed to wash and sanitize scoop and store either handle up in the ice or in a clean container. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: The storage racks inside the walk in cooler paint has worn off and the surface is rusty. Instructed to remove rust and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around the sinks and heavy equipment with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a heavy leak under the hand washing sink located in the dishwashing area. Instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated food and grease debris between the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test strips on site. Instructed pic to provide and maintain at all times chemical test strips to test the sanitizing agent for the dishmachine and three comp sinks. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report #2500986 conducted on 4/30/21. The following previous core violation and continued non -compliance priority foundation violation were not corrected: 4-402.12 observed boxes of chopsticks, food containers, seaweed, and white 5-gallon buckets stored on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain 2-102.13(a) observed no allergen training certificate on premises, instructed to provide. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an approximate 1 1/2 inch gap at the rear exit door on the left side. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pests and rodents

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of chop sticks, food containers, seaweed, and white 5 gallon buckets store on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation #58 observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.core violations not corrected in the time frame indicated on the previous inspection report (inspection report #2280110)is classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an approximate 1 1/2 inch gap at the rear exit door on the left side. Instructed to repair and maintain to prevent pests and rodents.

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

Inspector’s note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE REPORTS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(c)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of chop sticks, food containers, seaweed, and white 5 gallon buckets store on the floor in the rear storage area. Instructed to elevate 6 inches or more off the floor and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance for violation #58 observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.core violations not corrected in the time frame indicated on the previous inspection report (inspection report #2280110)is classified as a priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 gallon containers being used to store rice, flour, too large to be fully submerge in the 3 compartment sink, instructed to provide smaler containers(food grade) or have a writted procedure for alternative manual warewashing equipment.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the fryers, 2 tier cart next to fryer not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Management instructed to replace. Repair the screen around the rear exit door.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the stained ceiling tiles in the rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Oserved raw wood storage shelve in rear, instructed to seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the toaster oven, and the cutting boards front/rear not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile over sushi dining chair, instructed to replace.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on duty or certificate posted when potentially hazardous food(rice 158.4f and sushi) prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all cooking equipment along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Repair floor near utility sink(not leveled, damaged floor tiles).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in front prep area. Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace non-functioning light bulbs in front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair overhead leaking pipe in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate all soft drinks off floor in walk-in cooler and vinegar container in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove grocery bags and properly store food in food storage bags or containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove excess water off floor in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling vents in prep area(dust buildup). Repplace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in reach-in freezer. Replace damaged light shield above 3-compartment sink.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handler cerificates not available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide all certificates by 8-5-15.