SUSHI IWA APEX

3-302.11 (A)(1)(2); Priority; Observed cooked eel below raw fish in the sushi reach-in cooler. Repackaged, raw chicken was stored above soft shell crab in the walk-in freezer. Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables to prevent cross contamination. CDI- foods rearranged. Full points taken for repeat violation.

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Can opener was observed with food and debris residue around the blade. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- can opener removed for cleaning. All other food-contact surfaces observed clean. No points taken today.

3-501.13 (E); Core; Tuna was thawing in the walk-in cooler while still sealed in its reduced oxygen package. Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. CDI- tuna packs cut open. Educational moment with PIC. No point taken.

3-304.12 (B); Core; Rice scoop handle was stored touching dry rice inside container in dry storage area. In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. CDI- scoop removed.

4-501.11; Core; Rice cooker handle is broken. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Repair or replace handle or obtain a new rice cooker. Shelving in the walk-in cooler has been replaced since previous inspection. Full point not taken.
4-205.10; Core; DeWalt drill observed on dry goods shelf in sotrage area. Drill appears to have been used for food preparation based on residue on cord. This drill may not be used for any type of food preparation. Remove DeWalt drill from kitchen and only use mixers designed for food preparation.

4-501.14; Core; Warewashing machine and wall-mounted drain boards have visible food residue accumautlion. Pay close attention to bottom of drain boards and inside doors of warewashing machine. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours, if used. Increase cleaning frequency.