Bangkok Bento Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar

September 11, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings4

Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Commercially packaged meats stored directly on top of packaged raw vegetables in multiple refrigeration units- Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)critical

Inspector note: Establishment is partially cooking chicken and cold holding to finish cooking at the time of service. Per the PIC chicken is cooked to 100F Reviewed proper cooking temperatures with the PIC Fully cook chicken to 165F or above
code 590.003/3-401.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Numerous products held in ambient temperatures at the service line. Per the PIC the products were out of refrigeration for less than 2 hours. Cooked nodles spring rolls bean sprouts cut greens and garlic/oil with temperatures of 58F-62F. Immediately placed in freezer to cool to 41F or below. Once product cools it may be placed in refrigeration
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed multiple employees handling RTE foods with bare hands including the PIC Review glove use with all employees
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector note: Employees washing hands in 3 bay sink- Use available designated handwashing sinks
code 590.002/2-301.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: CFPM (owner) unable to answer food safety questions and temperature requirements Priority violations noted on inspection report Review
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Numerous prepared items in refrigeration with no labels/datemarking- Provide
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)

Inspector note: Obsered employees handling raw fish during preparation with no gloves- Review proper glove use with employees
code 590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior panel of ice machine with visible black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: Reviewed HACCP for the acidification of sushi rice No documentation of PH testing of acidified rice after 08/23/23 Acidified rice shall be tested daily as noted in the HACCP- Rice tested at 4.0ph at the time of the inspection
code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector note: Employees drinking from open containers in kitchen- Provide cup with cover and straw
code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector note: Multiple employees including the CFPM with no hair restraint- Provide
code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple spoons/scoops stored in stagnant water- Store utensils properly Knives stored between equipment at the service line- Discontine
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Numerous soiled/damp wiping cloths on counters throughout- No sanitizer solution set up- Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Preparation (C)

Inspector note: Employees preparing foods on the drainboard of the warewashing area- discontinue Corrected on site
code 590.003/3-305.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Bowls used as scoops in bulk fodo containers- Provide scoop with handle
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Boxed in area of ceiling over the sush prep with raw wood- Seal to make smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 22, 2023: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 14 previous findings did not recur.

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