Hot Woks Cool Sushi

August 13, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE SUSHI REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS PLAIN RAW TUNA AT 47.9F, MARINATED TUNA AT 50.0F, SCALLOP AT 48.7F, SALMON AT 47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE /DISPLAY INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER. COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 38.9F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $192.00 TOTAL 10.5 LBS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
code 3Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA OVER 30 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES, CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH DEBRIS AND FRESH GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID AND DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER. SURROUNDING AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH DEBRIS BEHIND THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
code 19
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD IN THE SHELVE IN THE PREP COOLER BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER. RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE AND WALLS IN ONE OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BY THE SUSHI AREA.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS,ALL THE PREP TABLES, SHELVINGS, ALL POTS AND PAN,INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, DISH WASHING AREA IN THE BASEMENT, FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK DRY FOOD SUPPLY SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE SUSHI AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE X3 DRAIN STOPPER S FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND DISPOSE ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 4, 2012: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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