Kin Sushi & Thai Cuisine

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in coolers without labels containing name of the food item. Instructed to provide proper labels.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live pest activity (3 roaches) crawling on the grease trap near the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to correct by contacting professional pest control company for service. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside dry storage food containers. Instructed to stor properly between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken door handle on 2 door cooler in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to replace/repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap with a build-up of dirt, grease and soap scum near the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to clean and suggested contacting a plumber to rod out/service.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sink in the kitchen prep area where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build up in the floors in the corners in the front prep area underneath the sushi bar and underneath the 3 compartment sink in the dishwashing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed ceiling above the dishwashing/food prep area. Instructed to cover/seal.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed fan with a build up of dirt/debris/dust in the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to clean.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the exhaust ventilation in the women and men washrooms. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 3 live cockroaches on kitchen walls, Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 40 live cockroaches (adult and juvenile) inside and around the stove and deep fryer and on the walls and floor of the rear food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several dead cockroaches on the floor next to the deep fryer and under the dish machine. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris buildup around the door of the oven, inside of the deep fryer, on the legs, sides and underside of the wok station, the gas lines behind the cooking equipment, exterior of the grease trap, and the top of the dish machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen eggroll thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rice and peanut out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the corners to remove debris in the front prep area , rear kitchen area and underneath the sushi bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Need self closing device on bathroom doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Need self closing device on bathroom doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing sink stoppers for the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide adequate working sink stoppers and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear food preparation area. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust build up on wall next to cooking equipment in rear food preparation area. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ventilation vents inside washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burn out light bulb above prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water handle on the hand washing sink located in the food prep area not working properly. Employees turn on and off the hot water from the valve at the main shut off under the sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the corners to remove debris in the front prep area , rear kitchen area and underneath the sushi bar.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the corners to remove debris in the front prep area underneath the sushi bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and the floor drain in the front prep area(sushi bar) needs detail cleaning to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.