Inspection summary
The report states: “&2Observed two employee drinks in unapproved containers ( plastic water bottle, personal reusable cup) that were being stored on food prep surfaces or with food in the front hibachi/sushi area.// Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles).” [2]
The inspector also observed that the sushi rice in the hibachi/sushi prep area did not have a time indicating the start of time control.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be discarded; (P) 4) food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to… [3]
A separate finding described raw shrimp in the walk-in cooler that was being stored submerged in water. [4]