SUSHI AVENUE ON THE SQUARE

Approved thawing methods used — Inspector Note: Observed vacuum packaged tuna, that recommends keeping frozen, thawing in the cooler with vacuum package intact. Advised PIC to remove fish from packaging before thawing. CA: Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water.

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed a food container of cooked asparagus stored under the prep top cooler and reach-in cooler in the main kitchen without any lid or covering. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Food employee provided plastic coverings for each food container of asparagus.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed pink and black buildup inside of the ice machine. CA: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. COS: Food employee discarded ice and disinfected and cleaned ice machine. Advised discarding the first cycle of ice.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed self-serving tea containers filled with tea sitting under a shelf with no coverings or lids at the waiters' station. CA: Food and beverages shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Food employee provided lids for each self-serving tea container.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed prep top cooler and reach-in cooler with food spillage and debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.