Sake Japan

Wiping cloths: properly used and stored — Inspector Note: Observed multiple wiping clothes at front food area not stored in sanitizer bucket in-between use used to wipe equipment. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n).

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed multiple bulk containers for soy sauce being reused for other food products. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed multiple bulk food containers storing sugar, exterior non-food contact portions of container has excessive stains in need of cleaning. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties — Inspector Note: Observed no verifiable method that food employees are trained on food allergies, employees not able to answer designated questions regarding food allergens, signs and symptoms. Employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Upon arrival, observed multiple rags being stored inside of front food service hand sink bowl. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Had PIC relocate rags out of handsink bowl.

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed 2025 permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current Food Service Establishment shall be posted in public view at all times. Advised PIC to post 2026 permit in public view.

Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure — Inspector Note: Observed the vegetable prep sink with hot water turned off. Advised PIC that hot and cold water under pressure shall be available to all plumbing fixtures. Advised PIC to have the vegetable prep sink serviced.

Proper hot holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed at the front food service steamtable veggie eggrolls and mango chicken hot holding in the temperature danger zone below 135F. Advised PIC that all TCS foods shall properly hot hold at 135 degrees F or above. Advised PIC to reheat mango chicken and veggie eggroll to 165.