Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning Observed employee washing a knife at the sink but did not use sanitizer - corrected.
In-use utensils, between-use storage Observed sushi knives stored between the prep cooler and table - discussed keeping knives for raw sushi fish and sushi vegetables separate. Corrected. Observed rice scoops stored in room temperature water instead of in water at 135 degrees or above. Observed raw meat stored in reused plastic bag originally used to store nori seaweed.
Outer openings are protected Observed screen door does not fully close against back door frame.
Single -service and single-use articles may not be reused Observed sushi knives stored between the prep cooler and table - discussed keeping knives for raw sushi fish and sushi vegetables separate. Corrected. Observed rice scoops stored in room temperature water instead of in water at 135 degrees or above. Observed raw meat stored in reused plastic bag originally used to store nori seaweed.
Food storage, prohibited areas Observed full water pitchers in wait station handwashing sink - corrected.
Handwashing cleanser, availability There is no handwashing soap at wait station handsink.
Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods Observed same towel used to wipe the side of the cutting board used for raw sushi fish was also used to wipe the side used for sushi vegetables - obtained separate towels, sanitized surface, corrected. Observed employee using same gloves that handled raw sushi fish to also handle pickled ginger and vegetables - corrected.
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