OKINAWA HIBACHI AND SUSHI RESTAURANT

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed several boxes of food and food in container stored directly on floor of WIF in main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: Food stored correctly.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed bowls without handles stored in several foods throughout main kitchen in prep top coolers. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS: Bowls removed.

Food separated and protected — Inspector Note: 1. Observed bowl of raw shell eggs stored directly on top of container of diced carrots in top of prep top cooler 1 in main kitchen. 2. Observed containers of raw beef (2) and raw fish stored above several ready to eat sauces in bottom of prep top cooler 2 in main kitchen. 3. Observed containers of raw tuna (2) stored above ready to eat crab salad and cooked shrimp in 3-door sushi cooler in front food service area. C/A: All ready to eat foods must be stored above raw foods to prevent cross contamination. COS: All food rearranged properly.

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: Observed several clean dishes stored for use along back counter of sushi bar and bowls on shelf above prep cooler in grill area of main kitchen exposed to contamination, stored facing up. C/A: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used — Inspector Note: Observed several sushi trays stored on top of display coolers facing up, exposed to contamination along front food service sushi bar. C/A: single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. COS: Containers stored facing down.

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed employee rinse hands less than ten seconds, turn off manually operated faucet, and dry hands on apron in main kitchen before handling food in main kitchen grill area. C/A: Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, and (II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers; (iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; P and (v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. 3. To avoid re-contaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door. COS: Employee properly washed hands.

Hands clean and properly washed — Inspector Note: Observed employees wearing gloves standing in grill area with hands on hips and touching clothing then prepare food in grill area of main kitchen. C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area. COS: PIC gathered all employees to discuss handwashing; all employees washed hands.