Lotus Thai & Sushi

Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued today.

Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing sink at the front sushi bar prep area. Instructed to have an additional sink at the sushi bar with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

Inspector’s note: Noted establishment serving undercooked food items (sushi) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005. No citation issued today.

Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

Inspector’s note: PREMISE INTENDS TO PREPARE AND SERVE SUSHI. NOTED NO SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR pH TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SUSHI RICE ANALYSES LETTER OR OBTAIN A pH TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.