Kyoto Bowl

Inspector's notes

Observed grilled chicken hot holding at 129*F. Per person in charge (PIC) the chicken was reheated in the microwave and placed in the hot holding equipment approximately 20 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC TCS food items prepared onsite and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165°F within 2 hours prior to hot holding. PIC reheated grilled chicken above 165*F and placed in the hold holding equipment at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed large container of raw chicken on the ground in the hallway. Ambient temperature of the room was 79*F and the internal temperature of the raw chicken was 32*F. Per PIC the chicken was brought over from the other location and placed there 1 hour prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. Also discussed with PIC foods shall not be stored on the ground. PIC placed on a low shelf in walk in at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed several single use large soy sauce containers holding dry rice, teriyaki sauce, orange sauce. Per PIC the sauces arrive from the other store location in the large soy sauce containers that are washed and reused at that location. An empty soy sauce container stored upright by the ice machine is used as the ice bucket. A stack of used and rewashed soy sauce containers are stored in the hallway on the ground by the back door for pick up by the other store location. Per PIC the containers will be picked up and taken to the other store where they will get washed, reused and be used for the next batch of sauces to be brought back to this location. Discussed with PIC these single use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for sauces, dry foods or even as an ice bucket. Also discussed ice buckets shall be stored upside down between uses. Discussed to replace the single use containers with food safe reusable containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4th Consecutive Violation

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Observed missing, separated or hanging caulking in both ventilation systems in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC all fixed parts of the ventilation system shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to prevent accumulation of grease and preventing dripping over food contact surfaces and equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed large container of soy sauce with a Styrofoam cup being stored in the container as a scoop. Also observed scoops with handles stored in rice and touching the product. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) In-use utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location; in running water; or in hot water above 135°F. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. All in-use utensils were properly stored at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed several single use large soy sauce containers holding teriyaki and orange sauce also observed creamy sauce in a vinegar container and ginger dressing in a ranch container. Per PIC the sauces arrive from the other store location in those containers that are washed and reused at that location. Discussed with PIC these single use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for foods. Discussed to replace the single use containers with food safe reusable containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Observed a white crusty buildup on the outside of the ice machine at the front of the restaurant. Unit is rusted and leaking on the outside. Discussed with PIC that equipment shall be maintained in good repair, clean and with a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Also observed food debris, dust buildup and grease buildup in between equipment, under all equipment on the cook line and in the dry storage, on all the shelves and equipment and food contact surfaces. Discussed with PIC Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation

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Observed missing, separated or hanging caulking in both ventilation systems in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC all fixed parts of the ventilation system shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to prevent accumulation of grease and preventing dripping over food contact surfaces and equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Observed missing, separated or hanging caulking in both ventilation systems in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC all fixed parts of the ventilation system shall be sealed with high temperature caulking to prevent accumulation of grease and preventing dripping over food contact surfaces and equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a white crusty buildup on the outside of the ice machine at the front of the restaurant. Also observed small traces of organic matter on the ceiling of the ice machine. Discussed with PIC that equipment shall be maintained in good repair, clean and with a smooth and cleanable surface. PIC started to clean the inside of the ice machine at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Observed several single use large soy sauce containers holding teriyaki and orange sauce. Per Person in Charge (PIC) the sauces arrive from the other store location in those containers that are washed and reused at that location. Discussed with PIC these single use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for foods. Discussed to replace the single use containers with food safe reusable containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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Observed several single use large soy sauce containers and single use mayonaise containers holding sauces (sweet and sour, teriyaki, orange sauce, house sauce, creamy dressing and ginger dressing). Per Person in Charge (PIC) the sauces arrive from the other store location in those containers that are washed and reused at that location. Discussed with PIC these single use containers are not designed to be washed and reused for foods. Discussed to replace the single use containers with food safe reusable containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed either missing/separated caulking or dark black organic matter on existing calking at the three compartment sink, prep sink ahand washing sink in the kitchen. Discussed with PIC fixed equipment that is not easily moved to be properly cleaned shall be sealed with caulking to the wall to create a smooth and cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed, in freezer, icicles of a liquid connecting from the freezer fan on the ceiling down to the floor. Also observed food contaminated by being stored under the frozen liquid. The items contaminated is raw tuna, cooked shrimp and raw chicken. Embargoed the contaminated items and PIC discarded at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to not store any foods at all under the icicles and to have the icicles removed from the unit and have the source of the liquid addressed by a professional. All units shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 3rd Consecutive Violation.

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Observed a white crusty buildup on the outside of the ice machine at the front of the restaurant. Also observed there is water leaking on the outside along the white crusty buildup. Discussed with PIC that equipment shall be maintained in good repair, clean and with a smooth and cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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>>>Observed, in freezer, icicles of a liquid connecting from the freezer fan on the ceiling down to the floor. Discussed with PIC to not store any foods at all under the icicles and to have the icicles removed from the unit and have the source of the liquid addressed by a professional. All units shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.

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>>>Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFM) present at time of inspection. A CFM is required at all times of operation. Please obtain CFM prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation

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>>>Observed in kitchen prep table top TCS items that had an internal temperature of 54*F to 56*F. The ambient air temperature of the unit top was at 57*F. No food was being stored in the bottom at time of inspection. Per Person in Charge (PIC) the TCS items had been placed in the unit more than 4 hours prior to inspection. All TCS foods improperly cold held were embargoed and discarded by PIC at time of inspection. The TCS items were cooked carrot and peas, canned pineapple, raw egg, soft tofu and cooked broccoli. Other adequate refrigeration is available and discussed with PIC to not utilize the unit until it is able to maintain 41*F or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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>>>Observed at the hand washing sink and prep sink in the kitchen with dark standing water in the floor sink not draining. Per PIC the employees are not able to use the hand sink in the kitchen and they are utilizing the handwash sink at the front near the ice machine. Discussed with PIC to keep the barrier/door separating the front and back of the restaurant open and can temporary use the hand washing station near the front ice machine. Discussed with PIC the floor sink will need to be fixed and shall not convey sewage. PIC called a professional at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct within 24 hours. Reinspection Scheduled 8/2/24 5-403.12 - Core: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater Addl Notes: >>>Observed, in freezer, icicles of a liquid connecting from the freezer fan on the ceiling down to the floor. Discussed with PIC to not store any foods at all under the icicles and to have the icicles removed from the unit and have the source of the liquid addressed by a professional. All units shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 2nd Consecutive Violation.

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco >>>Observed employee personal drinks being stored on the food prep table while food for the establishment was being portioned. Discussed with Person in Charge (PIC) to keep employee drinks in a designated area away from prep tables. PIC relocated employee drinks to a new designated area away from the prep tables. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-403.12, C: Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater >>>Observed, in freezer, icicles of a liquid connecting from the freezer fan on the ceiling down to the floor and covering a box of egg rolls. The box of egg rolls were contaminated with the icicles of the liquid. Embargoed the egg rolls and PIC discarded at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC to have the icicles removed from the unit and have the source of the liquid addressed by a professional. All units shall be maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-101.11, P: Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented. 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 whole broccoli, whole yellow onions, whole tomato and whole bell pepper with black or white organic matter on surface of product discarded at time of inspection. Food must be free of organic debris. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting ------- Observed a lack of lighting in walk-in freezer and dim lighting in walk-in cooler. Ensure there is at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) inside walk in coolers. Adequate lighting is essential to ensure proper sanitation. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law ------ Observed a star-shaped crack in the basin of the hand sink in the back kitchen so approximately half of gray water from handwashing is allowed to freely run onto the floor or into a bucket stored beneath the sink. Discussed that plumbing must be maintained in good repair and according to law and that all wastewater must drain into an approved sewer system. The establishment has another hand sink near the ice machine in the front area that on the other side of the breezeway door and not in direct line of sight. A re-inspection will take place on 9/12/2023 to ensure the sink has been replaced. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained -------- Observed pooling water along the back wall of the establishment extending from the water heater to the 3 comp sink. PIC stated they had been closed for 3 days and had noticed the water forming. The water appears to be coming from a leak that formed around the water heater base which heavy rusting was observed. Advised PIC to replace water heater or identify and plug leak ASAP. Advised PIC to be self-closed while repair are being made if the water must be turned off. Advised PIC to mop up water as needed to prevent pooling. Observed more than 5 leaks coming from the commercial ice maker into small containers placed around the perimeter of the ice bin. Advised PIC to repair, replace or remove and purchase bagged ice from an approved source prior to the next routine inspection. All runoff from the ice machine must be directed to a floor sink. Core-5-203.13, C: Service Sink-----Observed no mop sink in this establishment. Establishment is currently dumping mop water down the 3 comp sink floor sink. Plumb and install a service sink for cleaning prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting ------- Observed a dim light installed in the walk in freezer so all areas of the unit were not fully illuminated. Ensure there is at least 108 lux (10 foot candles) inside walk in coolers. Also observed multiple bulbs throughout the establishment that had burned out and not been replaced. Advised PIC to replaced bulb with one bright enough to illuminate all areas of the walk in to allow for proper cleaning. The manager stated that the bulbs would be replaced as soon as possible. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd