Nova Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro

Food properly labeled; original container — Inspector Note: Observed several food containers were not labeled. Advised the PIC to label all food bottles/containers. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed scoops stored in flour with handles touching the food. Ca: Advised PIC . 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).

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed accumulation of debris on reach in coolers throughout main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed a hand sink in main kitchen and in the bar area with items stored inside. CA: Advised PIC a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.