Inspection Information | Facility Name: | Otani Japanese Restaurant |
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Facility Type: | Commercial FSO < 25000 sq. ft. |
[?] Inspection type: | Standard/Critical Control Point |
Inspection date: | 03-January-2024 |
Violations: A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. |
3717-1-06.2(B) Repeat No soap at handwashing sink(s). *Observed no soap in the sink near the salad prep area. Ensure there is soap at each sink for proper handwashing. |
3717-1-03.2(C) Critical Repeat Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. *Observed salad bowls being placed on top of ready to eat salad. Ensure bowls are not being placed on top of ready to eat food to prevent contamination. |
3717-1-04.5(B)(1) Critical Food equipment surfaces not cleaned at required frequency. *Observed dish racks that significant build up. Ensure routine cleaning to prevent contamination. |
3717-1-04.5(B)(1) Critical Food equipment surfaces not cleaned at required frequency. *Observed build up in the pop ice machine and the ice machine in the kitchen. Ensure routine cleaning of the ice machine to prevent contamination. |
3717-1-04.5(B)(1) Critical Food equipment surfaces not cleaned at required frequency. *Observed build up on the slicer. Ensure that slicer is being cleaned frequently to prevent build up and contamination. |
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(a) Corrected During Inspection Critical TCS foods not being hot held at the proper temperature. *Observed tempera being held at 135F or above. Ensure that cooked tempera is being held at 135F to prevent the growth of pathogens. **Tempera was discarded voluntarily at time of inspection. |
3717-1-03.4(F)(1)(b) Corrected During Inspection Critical Repeat TCS foods not being cold held at the proper temperature. *Observed sauces and tempera batter not being held at 41F or below. Ensure all TCS foods are being held at 41F or below to prevent pathogen growth. **Sauces were placed back into refrigeration and tempera batter was discarded at time of inspection. |
3717-1-03.4(G) Critical Repeat Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked. *Observed inconsistent date marking throughout the facility. Ensure that every items that is being kept for more than 24 hours is being date marked and not kept past 7 days (day one being the day of preparation). |
3717-1-07.1(A) Corrected During Inspection Critical Improper storage of poisonous or toxic materials. *Observed chemicals being stored above the food preparation sink. Ensure all chemicals are being stored away from food and food preparation areas to prevent contamination. **Chemicals were moved voluntarily at time of inspection. |
3717-1-03.4(L) Critical Incomplete HACCP plan. *Facility did not have a complete HACCP plan at the time of the inspection. Ensure HACCP plan is filled out and readily available. |
3717-1-03.4(C) Corrected During Inspection TCS foods not properly thawed. *Observed shrimp and crab meat not being thawed using the appropriate methods. Ensure food is being thawed under refrigeration or under cool running water. **PIC placed crab meat and shrimp into refrigeration for thawing at time of inspection. *Observed yellow tail and tuna in ROP (reduced oxygen packaging) that were not cut open before thawing. Ensure to cut ROP packaging before thawing to prevent the growth the botulism. **PIC cut open the packages at time of inspection. |
3717-1-03.2(D) Repeat Working food containers not properly labeled. *Observed bulk containers and sauce containers around the facility that did not have the common name on the container. Ensure common name is on the container to prevent cross contamination. |
3717-1-06.1(M) Repeat Outer opening not protected. *Observed a space between the back door and the floor. Ensure the space is sealed to prevent pests from entering the building. |
3717-1-03.2(Q) Corrected During Inspection Improper storage of food items. *Observed steak being stored over scallops. Ensure meat is below the seafood to prevent contamination. **PIC moved the meat below the scallops at time of inspection. |
3717-1-04.4(S)(1) Repeat Re-use of single-service or single-use articles. *Observed single-use containers being used around the facility. Ensure all single use items are not being reused to prevent contamination and are replaced with food grade containers. |
3717-1-04.1(KK) Equipment not approved by a recognized testing agency. *Observed non commercial grade equipment around the facility (refrigerators, blenders, microwaves). Ensure once equipment stops working or their is a change in ownership that the equipment is replaced with commercial grade. |
3717-1-04.1(G) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers not removable for cleaning/replacement. *Observed a can opener that is chained to the table and very rusted. Replace and unchain the can opener from the table to ensure proper cleaning and to prevent contamination. |
3717-1-04(G) Improper use of food contact surfaces containing wood and/or wicker. *Observed the tea machine sitting on a wooden stand. Ensure wood is sealed or replaced to ensure a smooth, durable, and easily cleanable surface. |
3717-1-04.1(H) Nonfood-contact surfaces not easily cleanable. *Observed cardboard being used for the shelves in the prep area. Ensure the cardboard is removed and replaced with a smooth, durable, and easily cleanable surface. *Observed shelving that was not easily cleanable due to its build up in the kitchen. Ensure shelving is refinished to ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface. |
3717-1-04.4(A)(2) Corrected During Inspection Repeat Equipment components are not intact, tight or properly adjusted. *Observed strainer used for shrimp tempera that had holes and loose wire. Ensure strainers are replaced to prevent contamination. **PIC threw away the strainer at time of inspection. |
3717-1-04.5(D) Non-food contact surface(s) not cleaned at the required frequency. *Observed build up on the boba machine. Ensure routine clean of the machine to prevent contamination and the attraction of pests. |
3717-1-05.1(S) Repeat Plumbing system not properly maintained or repaired. *Observed the water draining very slowly in the kitchen handsink. Ensure sink is repaired to promote proper handwashing. |
3717-1-06.4(N) Unnecessary or nonfunctional items and /or litter on premises. *Observed personal items around the facility. Ensure there is one designated spot for employees personal items. |
3717-1-06.4(A) Repeat Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. *Observed duct tape on the ice machine. Ensure duct tape is removed and ice machine is repaired. |
3717-1-06.2(I)(3) Light intensity less than fifty foot candles in required areas. *Observed several lights out in the facility. Repair the lights to ensure proper representation of food. |
Comments |
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Pest: General Pest Waste: Republic Purveyors: Tinkerhill, GFS, Wismettac, The World Foods *Observed signed employee illness policies, bodily fluid clean up policy, and manager certification. |
Comments related to the Critical Control Point Inspection (Item 35) are listed below. Note: Positive observations are indicated by the element number and the letter P. II - P - Good Hygienic Practices: Food employee was demonstrating good hygiene practices. I - P - Employee Health: The operation had an employee health policy on file. VII - Protection from Contamination: Observed improper storage of food items. IV - P - Demonstration of Knowledge: The person in charge is Certified in Food Protection. V - P - Food from Approved Source: Observed foods being received at the proper temperature, in good condition, safe and unadulterated. X - Chemical: Observed toxic materials improperly identified, stored and used. VI - TCS Food: TCS foods were not being held at the proper temperature. |