Edo Japan - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

This facility was given a moderate hazard rating.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.

Code	Description
205	Critical Repeat Cold potentially hazardous food stored/displayed above 4 °C. [s. 14(2)] Observation: Potentially hazardous cold foods are stored at above 4°C in the walk-in refrigerator as well as the standing refrigerator. Internal temperature for various food items (sushi, noodles, chopped vegetables, thawed shrimp) in the two refrigeration unit was measured between 11°C-14°C (Public Health significance) - All potentially hazardous foods must be stored at below 4°C or above 60°C - out of the danger zone to prevent bacterial growth and possibly food borne illness. Corrective Action: Operator discarded food products at the time of inspection. Ensure the refrigeration units are repaired/serviced to ensure they are able to maintain temperature under 4°C at all times.
304	Repeat Premises not free of pests [s. 26(a)] Observation: Evidence of mice droppings was noted in the facility. Observed mice droppings on the shelves and floor in the storage area where cups and chopsticks are stored and behind the chest freezers. (Public Health Significance) Rodents and other pests may cross contaminate foods and surfaces or contaminate human food with feces and urine, carry parasites and other diseases. Corrective Action: Remove any pest attractants such as food and water, eliminate access to the building and routes they use inside. Trap and remove the pests. Clean and sanitize area where droppings are located and monitor situation.
401	Critical Adequate handwashing stations not available for employees [s. 21(4)] Observation: Observed that no paper towel was available at the front hand washing station (Public Health Significance) Soap and paper towel in dispensers and hot and cold running water must be provided to facilitate proper hand washing. Corrective Action: Ensure the hand wash station is always fully equipped with paper towel, hand soap and hot and cold running water.