Inspection Information
Facility Name: Otani Japanese Restaurant
Facility Type: Commercial FSO < 25000 sq. ft.
[?] Inspection type: Follow-up
Inspection date: 10-February-2023
Violations: A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
3717-1-02.4(B)(1)
Critical PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge by having no critical violations.

3717-1-06.1(M)
Outer opening not protected. *Observed damaged doorsweep on rear exterior door. **Repair doorsweep to help prevent pests from entering the facility.

3717-1-06.4(L)
Presence of dead pests or insects. *Observed dead flies stuck to grease on wall above 3 comp sink. *Observed sticky fly strip full of dead flies in drystock closet. **Remove all dead insects to prevent bugs from contaminating food.

3717-1-06.4(K)
Critical Presence of live insects, rodents, and other pests. *Observed rodent feces in rear electrical box room. **Remove feces and immediatly contact pest control operator to address the issue.

3717-1-03.2(M)
Improper use and/or maintenance of wiping cloths. *Observed dirty wiping cloths stored on cutting board on prep cooler **Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution or use cloth once then discard

3717-1-04.4(S)(1)
Re-use of single-service or single-use articles. *Observed the re-use of single service items as food storage containers throughout the facility. (Sour cream, seaweed containers). **Replace all single service articles with durable, food grade containers that are designed for multiple uses.

3717-1-04.4(A)(2)
Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. *Observed wood press board used as cover for floor grease interceptor. **Replace wood press board with a tight fitting lid as specified by the manufacterer of the grease interceptor.

3717-1-04.5(A)(3)
Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are unclean. *Observed buildup of debris on floor of walk in cooler, on 3 comp faucet handles, wire shelving above dish area, on wooden shelving in drystock room and by grease trap, inside microwave, inside toaster ovens (Sushi area). *Observed grease buildup in hood system and on cooking equipment on the cook line. **Regularly clean to prevent pests and contamination from dirty equipment.

3717-1-06.4(B)
Facility not maintained clean. *Observed buildup under 2 comp sink, under all cooking equipment, under 3 comp sink, under/around dish machine, on wall above 2 comp and 3 comp sink. Observed buildup in hard to reach areas throughout the facility. **Regularly clean to prevent pests and contamination.

The following violation(s) have been corrected since the last inspection.
3717-1-02.4(C)(16)/PIC: duties - ensure written procedures and plans are maintained and implemented in the facility.
Written procedures and plans are not maintained and implemented. *Observed no recent sushi testing pH logs. **Ensure sushi rice pH is tested every batch and pH is recorded.
3717-1-06.2(B)/Handwashing cleanser - availability.
No soap at handwashing sink(s). *Observed no hand soap at hand sink near grease trap. **Keep hand sinks properly supplied to allow for regular handwashing.
3717-1-06.2(C)/Handwashing sinks - hand drying provision.
No towels or drying device at the handwashing sink(s). *Observed no towels at hand sink by grease trap. **Keep hand sinks properly supplied to allow for regular handwashing.
3717-1-03.3(F)/Records, creation and retention
Records for freezing of fish for parasite destruction not retained. *PIC unable to locate records from True World indicating that raw fish has been frozen for parasite destruction. **Have parasite destruction letter on site to ensure all ready to eat raw seafood has been frozen to destroy all parasites
3717-1-04.5(A)(1)/Cleanliness of equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils.
Equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils are unclean. *Observed buildup of debris inside ice machine. **Regularly clean and sanitize ice machine to prevent buildup.
3717-1-03.4(H)(1)/Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food - disposition.
Ready-to-eat, TCS food not properly discarded when required. *Observed house made sauces date marked for 20 days and 120 days prior to inspection date. **Ensure all house made items are discarded within 7 days of prep.
3717-1-03.4(G)/Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food - date marking.
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. *Observed undated cooked/raw meats and house made sauces in walk in cooler that did not bear a date. **Ensure all TCS foods are datemarked to ensure that they are served or discarded within 7 days of preparation.
3717-1-07.1(C)/Poisonous or toxic materials: Conditions of use.
Improper use of a poisonous or toxic substance. *Observed fruit fly pesticide bar installed under dish machine. Label states that these are prohibited to be used in a food service operation. **Remove pesticide bar to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
3717-1-08.4/Special requirements: acidified white rice preparation criteria
White rice improperly acidified to render it non-TCS, or without a HACCP plan. *Observed no recent pH testing logs on site. *Observed no buffer solution on site to calibrat pH probe. **Ensure every batch of sushi rice is tested to ensure that the pH is below 4.3 and the pH value is recorded with the date and time of testing. **Acquire buffer solution so that pH probe can be calibrated.
3717-1-03.2(D)/Food storage containers - identified with common name of food.
Working food containers not properly labeled. *Observed no labeling of working containers throughout the facility. **If food is not readily and unmistakenly recognized then it must have a label which displays the common name of the food.
3717-1-03.2(K)/In-use utensils - between-use storage.
In-use utensils improperly stored. *Observed knives stored in dirty crack between prep cooler and prep table. **Store all knives in an area that is regularly cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination of equipment.
3717-1-04.8(E)(1)/Equipment, utensils, linens - storage.
*Observed dish racks stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Store all dish racks at least 6 inches off of the ground to prevent accumulation of dirt and debris.
3717-1-05.1(S)/Plumbing system - maintained in good repair.
Plumbing system not properly maintained or repaired. *Observed plumbing leak below sprayer sink next to dish washer. **Repair plumbing to prevent buildup of standing water to prevent pests and facility damage
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b)/Time/temperature controlled for safety food - cold holding.
TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. *Observed garlic in oil on line at 80F, batter at 75F, house made sauces on ilne at 80F. Observed yum yum sauce stored at 65F (improperly iced bathed). **Store all TCS foods at or below 41F
3717-1-04.8(E)(2)/Clean equipment and utensils stored in a self-draining position and covered or inverted.
Clean equipment and utensils not stored in a self-draining position and covered or inverted. *Observed forks, spoons, and knives stored handle down. **Store utensils with the handle up to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces when grabbing utensils.
Comments
LL=no

PIC stated that a work order is out for the grease trap and rear door weatherstripping. PIC stated that she is getting quotes from cleaning companies to address cleanliness issues in the kitchen.
Observed parasite destruction letters, up to date pH logs, buffer solution, updated calibration instructions.

Discussed ability to utilize language line to translate for kitchen staff.
Discussed outstanding violations.