Kimberli Sushi Bar & Thai Cuisine

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

Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber door gasket repaired with tape inside the tall two door reach-in cooler. Must properly repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive food spillage inside the white tall reach-in freezer at the previous dining area now freezer storage area. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving of prep tables in the kitchen or cardboard as liner inside any coolers and freezers.----noted raw wooden shelving adjacent to the mop sink must be painted/sealed.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted piping under the kitchen three compartment sink being propped up by a dirty paint can. Must remove and properly secure plumbing as needed.----leak from piping next to the hot water tank into a bucket. Must repair leaking pipe.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter throughout the facility. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items throughout and all other needed items for business operation must be stored elevated and organized to prevent pest harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the south washroom. Instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12--observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify items(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13--instructed to detail clean the exterior of grease traps,prep tables, food storage containers,interior and exterior of the chest freezer and prep coolers, kitchen storage shelfs,and deep fryer and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114-- instructed to detail clean and organize utility dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all other items must be elevated mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.(no milk crates to be used for elevating items).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify items(salt, sugar, flour etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises.observed approximately 20 live small flies on the walls and ceiling and equipments in the front sushi prep area and approximately 40 rodent (mice) droppings on the floor of the rear east side dry storage room beneath the storage shelves along the wall and next to the storage shelf in the corner by the front register.instructed to clean all affected areas in detail.additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the exterior of grease traps,prep tables, food storage containers,interior and exterior of the chest freezer and prep coolers, kitchen storage shelfs,and deep fryer and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize utility dry storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all other items must be elevated mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6" inches to facilitate cleaning.(no milk crates to be used for elevating items).

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris spillage along the walls and in all corners throughout the front and rear prep areas especially under and around cooking equipments and detail clean walls to remove food splashed debris in both prep areas and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2594170 dated:05/08/2024 #16--observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.instructed to remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times. #44--instructed to properly store and invert all multi-use kitchenware pots and pans in kitchen storage racks to prevent contamination before use and maintain. #47--observed a torn door gasket at left door inside of the kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler near the west wall.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain. #51--backflow prevention device not located at hose bib located underneath the 3-compartment sink area.instructed to install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained. #56--instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove…

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert all multi-use kitchenware pots and pans in kitchen storage racks to prevent contamination before use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket at left door inside of the kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler near the west wall.instructed to replace the torn door gasket and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at hose bib located underneath the 3-compartment sink area.instructed to install so backflow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove excessive accumulation of grease build-up and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove foil liner on storage shelves in rear prep/cooking area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along the walls and in all corners throughout prep and storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean walls with dried food spillage next to 4 compartment sink in front prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace heavy water stained ceiling tiles inside men's washroom.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the prep table next to the prep cooler at the front sushi bar area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodents on the premises and live insect activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the rear storage room beneath the storage shelves along the wall and next to the rear door under the storage shelf in the corner. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Also observed 10 live small flying insects in the storage areas and washrooms. Also observed 4 live cockroaches on the walls of the rear food prep area and storage area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity throughout. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored buried inside of the ice in the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop outside of the machine in a clean container.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the food storage containers in both prep areas. Clean the interior of the refrigerator/freezer in the rear food prep area. Clean the exterior of the refrigerators and freezers in the storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the walls of the rear food prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2456765 on 11/17/20 not corrected: 49 - 4-602.13 clean the prep tables and grease on the sides of the wok station and stove. 55 - 6-501.12 clean the food debris on the walls of the front food prep area. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the grease from the grease trap in the front prep area, interior of the deep fryer, prep tables and grease on the sides of the wok station and stove.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the opening in the wall of the front food prep area under the exposed handwashing sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the food debris on the walls of the front food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live insects in the food prep area and evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed 1 live cockroach on the food equipment hanging onto the wire rack above the 3 compartment sink. Also observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor behind the front counter in the food prep area, on the floor under the dry storage shelves next to the rear exit door and in the rear dry storage room. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chopped broccoli stored in plastic grocery bags in the refrigerator. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the prep tables in both prep areas, the grease traps in both prep areas, the wok station, stove, deep fryers and water lines from the wok station.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the opening in the wall of the front food prep area under the exposed handwashing sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on grease on the floor of both prep areas and behind the chest freezers and refrigerators in the storage areas. Clean the food debris on the walls of the front food prep area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed that kitchen hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink are installed to close. Facility should install splash guard between hand sink and 3 compartment sink

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

Inspector’s note: Observed use of unprotected wood for food storage shelving. Must use smooth easy cleanable surface for food storage shelves

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles with dirt/dust build up in kitchen , dry storage and rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several live roaches under and around tables in dining area.recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a).no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed that kitchen hand washing sink and 3 compartment sink are installed to close. Facility should install splash guard between hand sink and 3 compartment sink

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed that employee wore watches and bracelets on hands while working with food (sushi rice) .must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food

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

Inspector’s note: Observed use of unprotected wood for food storage shelving. Must use smooth easy cleanable surface for food storage shelves

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for the ware washing 3 compartment sinks.instructed to provide and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed significant amount of grease and debris build up on and around cooking equipment, on cover of grease trap. Must clean and maintain clean

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine . Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted outside two outside garbage dumpster overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation #7-38-020(b).no citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter of equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair damaged wall on entrance to food prep area

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles with dirt/dust build up in kitchen , dry storage and rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed that mops have been stored on floors in rear dish washing area and front prep area.must place mops in position that can allows them air dry with out soiling walls and floors

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits