Light bulbs, protective shielding Observation:Single light on main prep line not properly shielded.
Eating, drinking, or using tobacco Observation:Food employee eating in main prep area. Food employee moved to non-food prep area at time of inspection.
Outer openings are protected Observation:Screen at back door does not fit tightly.
Material characteristics of non-food contact surfaces Observation:Wood shelf in prep area that is not easily cleanable.
Cutting surfaces maintained Observation:Cutting boards in sushi bar not in good repair.
Date marking for ready to eat, PHF/TCS food prepared on-site or opened commercial container held for more than 24 hours Observation:Cooked breaded chicken and cooked noodles in make table cooler not properly datemarked. Food items were dated at time of inspection.
07/31/2015
Regular
Miscellaneous sources of contamination Observed bar ice bin not properly covered.
Insect control devices are properly designed and installed Observed fly paper installed in kitchen area. Corrected at time of inspection.
In-use utensils, between-use storage Observed bulk ingredient scoops without handles. Observed food utensils stored in standing water.
Hand drying provided Observed no paper towels available at bar handsink. Corrected at time of inspection.
Food temperature measuring devices are provided and readily accessible Observed no thermometer provided in walk-in cooler. Thermometers must be provided in all cooler units.
06/19/2013
Routine
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency, operation, use limitations, and clean solutions
equipment food contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Observed dish machine racks not kept clean. Observed exterior of bulk ingredient containers not kept clean.
Physical facilities maintained clean: Cleaning frequency, restrictions, and methods Observed general cleaning needed throughout establsihment.
Cleaning frequency of food contact surfaces (PHF/TCS) Observed cutting boards not being properly cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed bulk ingredient scoops without handles.
Test kit provided and used to measure sanitizing solution concentration Establishment unable to provide test strips for checking concentration of quat sanitizer used in bar.
Disclosure of menu items offered or served raw or undercooked Observed consumer advisory statement not on dinner menu. Inspector will follow-up with establsihment during next routine inspection.
Separating raw animal foods from raw ready to eat food and separating raw animal food from cooked ready to eat foods Observed raw shrimp and raw shell eggs stored above vegetables in make table cooler on main cook line. Corrected at time of inspection.
Light bulbs, protective shielding Observed end caps missing from light shields above dish machine.
In-use utensils, between-use storage Observed cutting boards not being properly cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Corrected at time of inspection. Observed bulk ingredient scoops without handles.
Sanitization of food contact surfaces - before use and after cleaning Observed sanitizer bucket on main cook line does not meet 50-100ppm requirement. Corrected at time of inspection.
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