Routine inspection conducted:
- Coolers at 4 degrees C or less (walk-in coolers, drawers, inserts/drop items, and bar)
- Freezers at -16 to -21 degrees C (reach-in and main)
- Hot holding internal temperatures at 60 degrees C or more
- Food is stored safely at time of inspection (raw and ready-to-eat foods properly organized, food is stored off the floor). Prepared items are covered and dated.
- Sushi rice pH was measured at a pH of 4.0
- Cold holding units equipped with thermometers. Probe thermometers available on site for internal temperature checks.
- In use utensils are stored in an ice water bath at 4 degrees C or less, or in a hot water bath at 60 degrees C or more.
- Scoops are stored with handles outside of food product
- Hand washing stations (front and back of house) are unobstructed and supplied with warm running water, liquid hand soap, and single use paper towels. Staff member was observed to be properly washing at time of inspection.
- Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) sanitizer was measured at 200 to 400 ppm in buckets with wiping cloths and in labeled spray bottles (front and back of house). Sanitizer product label states that for eating establishments, sanitizer may be used at a concentration of 200 to 400 ppm quats and a potable water rinse is not required at this level.
- Low temperature dishwasher (kitchen) was measured at 56 degrees C and 100 ppm chlorine in rinse residual at utensil surface
- Low temperature dishwasher (bar) was measured at 57 degrees C and 50 ppm chlorine in rinse residual at utensil surface
- Utensils and equipment observed to be maintained in sanitary condition
- Chemicals are stored in a separate area away from food
- Staff personal items are stored in a separate area away from food
- Daily sanitation and temperature logs maintained
- No signs of pest activity observed at time of inspection
- Staff washrooms maintained in clean condition and sinks are adequately supplied
Note: What appeared to be water/condensation was observed within the plastic housing for one of the light fixtures located in the main walk in cooler. Approximately half of the light strip was not functional. The chef stated that a maintenance company has been contacted and light fixture is to be repaired. No leaks were observed at time of inspection. |