Required records available; shell stock tags, parasite destruction

Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: Records, Creation, & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Observed establishment to be selling sushi made with raw salmon. PIC could not present parasite destruction letter. A reinspection will be conducted on Friday, 3/25/2022 to verify parasite destruction letter was obtained. A written agreement or statement from the supplier stipulating that the fish are frozen to a temperature for specified time must be retained on site of the establishment when raw fish items are sold.

Proper cold holding temperatures

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed cooked broccoli at 48*F, chopped cabbage at 49*F, and cooked noodles at 45*F in prep fridge on cookline. Unit observed at 47*F. Employee stated all items were prepared yesterday and have been in unit since yesterday and employee voluntarily discarded. TCS food items must be stored at or below 41*F to prevent growth of bacteria.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Priority Foundation-3-501.15 (A), Pf: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed plastic bags of cooked, chopped chicken to be knotted closed in walk in at 56*F. Employee had just finished chopping and bagging chicken and chicken is actively cooling. Employee unknotted bags. Items that are actively cooling should not be covered to ensure adequate air flow for cooling. Once item reaches 41*F then the bags can be closed, knotted, or covered in some way. Corrected At Time Of Inspection Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed prep fridge on cookline holding various TCS items to be holding at 47*F. PIC will call for maintenance and will not use unit for TCS items until observed at 41*F. A reinspection will be conducted Friday, 3/25/2022. Cold holding units that are holding TCS items must be kept at or below 41*F to ensure TCS items are kept at or below 41*F. Correct Prior To Reinspection

Approved thawing methods used

Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing Observed container of frozen chicken outside of walk in unit. PIC stated the chicken was thawing and had PIC move chicken to walk in. Thawing must take place under refrigeration or under cool, running water to prevent uneven temperatures and potential growth of bacteria. 2nd Consecutive Violation

Insects, rodents, & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed two roaches in women's restroom and several gnats throughout restaurant. Pest control services and cleaning should be taking place at a rate to maintain establishment free of pests. Discussed importance of maintaining establishment free from pests and utilizing certified pest control. Pests should not be present in establishment to prevent contamination.

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed food debris and accumulation of food residue on outside and inside of prep fridge BOH, surrounding grill, and on cooler drawers under stove top. Please clean and clean at a frequency to maintain free of food debris, food residue, dust, and other matter.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed floor drain BOH to be clogged, rendering prep sink and handwashing sink BOH unusable. PIC stated the drain was already snaked and still clogged. Please call for immediate service. Drains must allow for free flowing of water. A reinspection will be conducted, Wednesday 3/16/2022.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed accumulation of dust around ceiling air vents throughout kitchen area, on ceiling of walk in, and on fan unit in walk in. Observed accumulation of dust and grease on fume hood grates, grease drips on perimeter of fume hoods, and grease build up on wall behind grill. Observed food residue on walls throughout kitchen area. Observed accumulation of food buildup under prep tables BOH and behind fryer/rice cooker station. Observed white residue resembling mold on metal racks in walk in. Also observed foul, mold-like odor in walk in. Please clean and clean at a frequency to prevent accumulation of dust, dirt, food debris, food residue, grease, or other organic matter. Fifth Consecutive Violation