HIBACHI BUFFET receives B in Gwinnett County health inspection

1. 01

   Raw-food consumer advisory

   Item 5-2 ↗

   Facility is serving raw fish on sushi line and raw items to be cooked on hibachi and pho lines, and facility has reminder statement, but items are not marked with asterisks to denote them being served raw/undercooked. If an animal food is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective means. The disclosure and reminder…

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(7)(e)

   Facility is serving raw fish on sushi line and raw items to be cooked on hibachi and pho lines, and facility has reminder statement, but items are not marked with asterisks to denote them being served raw/undercooked. If an animal food is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective means. The disclosure and reminder statements (including linking asterisking) shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than size font #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Asterisks were placed on raw/undercooked items.

   Official report · Item 5-2 ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
2. 02

   Toxic substance storage and use

   Item 8-2B ↗

   Observed working containers of sanitizer and spray bottles of degreaser without labels. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Items were labeled.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .07(6)(b)

   Observed working containers of sanitizer and spray bottles of degreaser without labels. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Items were labeled.

   Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
3. 03

   Thawing methods

   Item 11C ↗

   Observed fish thawing in standing water in sink. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or less; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or less, has sufficient flow to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and that no part of the food exceeds 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C) Corrective Actions: Fish was placed under running water.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(6)(c)

   Observed fish thawing in standing water in sink. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or less; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or less, has sufficient flow to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and that no part of the food exceeds 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C) Corrective Actions: Fish was placed under running water.

   Official report · Item 11C ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
4. 04

   Facility maintenance and cleanliness

   Item 17C ↗

   Facility has installed new walls and ceiling in back kitchen area by walk-in coolers, and installed new walk in coolers. Floors, walls, ceilings in coolers and cooler area are not approved. Remodel application has not been submitted for area. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. (C) Corrective Actions: Facility has applied for remodel but remodel has not been approved.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .07(2)(a)

   Facility has installed new walls and ceiling in back kitchen area by walk-in coolers, and installed new walk in coolers. Floors, walls, ceilings in coolers and cooler area are not approved. Remodel application has not been submitted for area. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. (C) Corrective Actions: Facility has applied for remodel but remodel has not been approved.

   Official report · Item 17C ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.

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