Mira Sushi

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk containers in kitchen with name of product inside of the containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Disposal area not maintained. Observed grease on the ground and on the exterior surface of the grease receptor in the disposal area; instructed to clean and maintain to avoid rodent harborage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) issued for control of vermin and insects.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: exterior surfaces of fryers, prep tables, bottom of prep tables, counter tops and interior bottom of fryers to remove grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors under around and behind kitchen equipment, clean floor inside of walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean the ceiling vents in the kitchen and washrooms to remove dust. Also remove dust from the light shields in the kitchen and fan covers inside of the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean walls around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. A small area on the ceiling in the sushi prep area has peeling paint; remove.

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.

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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.12 observed burned out light bulbs a ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulbs and maintain.

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.

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.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.12 observed burned out light bulbs a ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulbs and 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 20 rat droppings on the floor in kitchen area behind fryers. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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 and freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs a ventilation hood. Instructed to replace bulbs and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2604253 on 10/7/24 were not corrected: observed the manager on site with an expired allergen training certificate. Instructed manager to renew certificate and maintain record on site. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.13: observed an electrical insect control device sitting on the back ledge of the prep cooler across from the ventilation hood. Insect control device was over a food prep table and the prep cooler. Instructed to remove and refrain from storing insect control devices above food prep equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: observed a bucket of rice sitting in the mop sink basin. Instructed to refrain from storing food items in the mop sink basin. Mop sink basin is only for disposal of unsanitary water.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed 2-3 cutting boards stored on the floor with a wiping cloth underneath in the front sushi prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing food contact equipment on the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the rear, interior of the top part of the prep cooler with dead flies and debris. The prep cooler is across from the ventilation hood. Also, observed the interior of the microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed when prep cooler remove food items at the top and clean and maintain both cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed heavy build up of grease, dirt, food splatter and debris on the walls and floor of the rear food preperation area. Under and around all of the cooking and non-cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insects from feeding, breeding and harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the dry storage closet with boxes, mop heads, and other items not elevated. Instructed to organize and elevate mentioned items and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 or more rat droppings and 40 or more small flies on site. Rat droppings were observed on the floors in the following areas: under all the cooking/ cold holding equipment in the rear food prep/front sushi prep area, near the hot water tank in the rear food prep area, near the mop sink. The small flies were observed flying around as well as on the ceiling tiles in the rear food prep area. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, remove rat droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. 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 an electrical insect control device sitting on the back ledge of the prep cooler across from the ventilation hood. Insect control device was over a food prep table and the prep cooler. Instructed to remove and refrain from storing insect control devices above food prep equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a bucket of rice sitting in the mop sink basin. Instructed to refrain from storing food items in the mop sink basin. Mop sink basin is only for disposal of unsanitary water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2-3 cutting boards stored on the floor with a wiping cloth underneath in the front sushi prep area. Instructed to refrain from storing food contact equipment on the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear, interior of the top part of the prep cooler with dead flies and debris. The prep cooler is across from the ventilation hood. Also, observed the interior of the microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed when prep cooler remove food items at the top and clean and maintain both cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease, dirt, food splatter and debris on the walls and floor of the rear food preperation area. Under and around all of the cooking and non-cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insects from feeding, breeding and harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the dry storage closet with boxes, mop heads, and other items not elevated. Instructed to organize and elevate mentioned items and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust, debris and black and white substance on the walls, floor,vents and shelving of the walk in cooling unit in the rear food service area. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the front service area drining slow. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease, dirt, food splatter and debris on the walls and floor of the rear food preperation area. Under and around all of the cooking and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insects from feeding , breeding and harboring.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy accumulation of dust and grease build up on the hood ventilation system and filters, also on the air duct vents. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible contamination of non food contact surfaces and foods being prepared in the area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed white bulk containers in kitchen area not labeled with common name (sugar, flour). Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name of ingredient contained within.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris on bottoms of all prep tables in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on floor of prep area in corners and under equipment. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace light bulbs and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed white bulk containers in kitchen area not labeled with common name (sugar, flour). Instructed person in charge to label all bulk containers with common name of ingredient contained within.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris on bottoms of all prep tables in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris on floor of prep area in corners and under equipment. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to replace light bulbs and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2562217 dated: 8/16/2022 not corrected; #57 all food handlers in need of food handler certificates must obtain and maintain. #58 allergen certificate needed instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow device needed at ice machine instructed to install