Edo Japan - Inspection Report

Inspection Information:

Facility Type:Restaurant
Inspection type:Routine
Inspection date:June 22, 2009
Number of critical violations:2
Number of non-critical violations:  3
Follow-up Required:  Yes

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
102Critical Food Not Protected From Contamination - Micro
Observation: Frozen packaged meat was stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Food and food products must be stored a minimum of 6" off the floor.
Corrective Action: Move the meat onto the shelf of the cooler immediately.
108Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
Observation: Wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizing solution. This is critical to ensure proper sanitization of food contact surfaces; especially since the wiping cloths are being used to wipe counter tops where the meat and fish is prepared.
Corrective Action: Begin storing wiping cloths in a bleach solution immediately.
108Critical Improper Cleaning, Sanitizing of Equipment and Utensils
Observation: Three compartment sink for dishwashing and no sanitizing step occurring during dishwashing. This is a critical hazard as dishes must be washed and rinsed and sanitized and then air dried.
Corrective Action: Explained how to make up the sanitizer solution for the 3rd sink and left signage with operator.
113 Improper Sanitary Facilities
Observation: Hand wash sink in the front was missing paper towels.
Corrective Action: Refill the paper towel immediately to facilitate hand washing. Corrected during the inspection.
116 Improper Construction / Maintenance of Establishment
Observation: The walls in the back kitchen preparation area were very dirty.
Corrective Action: Ensure that walls and floors are cleaned daily. Have the walls cleaned by June 29, 2009.
118 Other (Specify)
Observation: No temperature logs are being maintained for the hot holding of food (i.e. rice and meats) or the cold holding units (i.e. freezers / coolers) as outlined in your food safety plan.
Corrective Action: Provided temperature logs and begin logging temperatures daily.