Osaka Japanese Steakhouse

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Observed several personal drinks and employee food stored throughout kitchen and in reach-in coolers combined with food sold to consumers. Please designate an area and label food to prevent contamination.

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Observed raw chicken stored above noodles in reach-in cooler. Also observed raw shrimp stored above edamame. PIC rearranged at time of inspection.

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Observed vacuum sealed swordfish thawing in reach-in cooler. Discussed approved thawing methods with PIC.

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Observed air curtain for back door in disrepair. Please repair to prevent pest activity. 6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests Addl Notes: Observed several fly strips above food areas. Fly strips are not allowed. Must remove prior to next routine inspection. Please use approved trap methods where pest are contained to prevent contamination.

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Observed boxes of crab meat stored directly on floor. Please keep all food stored at least 6 inches above floor to prevent contamination.

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Observed large blocks of ice around walk-in freezer door. Please make repairs prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a build up of food debris on floors and behind grill areas. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule to prevent accumulation of food debris. Clean prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no out date on the shellfish tags for the live oysters. Please maintain records for 90 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed no CFPM during the inspection. Please have at least one CFPM present during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed multiple brushes in the hand sink. The brushes were removed. Hand sinks must be empty and accessible for hand washing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed black microbial growth behind the ice deflectors in both ice machines. Please clean to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Addl Notes: Observed TCS food debris on multiple knives and knife holders. PIC washed the knives. Also observed a blender that was still full of food debris and water. Please keep equipment clean to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a large container of chopped lettuce that was covered at the time of inspection. The lettuce was holding 64F. Also observed hotel pans of salad bowls stacked on top of each other in a reach in refrigerator at 55F. Discussed placing more ice in the lettuce when cooling, and leaving the lid off during the process. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed multiple unlabeled containers. It appeared to hold panko crumbs and white substances. Please label containers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **1ST REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed a scoop handle in ice in the bar. Also observed a scoop with a handle stored in panko crumbs. Observed utensils in water of 103F. Please keep utensils in water of at least 135F or dry. Please keep scoop handles out of the food products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no hot water at the mop sink. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed a leak coming from the 2 compartment sink faucet. Please correct.

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Observed a leak coming from the ceiling and falling between the 2 hood systems into a bucket on the floor. Please repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed herbal tea and personal belongings stored by dry food items. PIC moved all items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no mop sink in the establishment. Please have this corrected within 30 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed raw shrimp and scallops stored over limes and lemons. PIC moved the raw food items to the bottom shelf. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no written procedures for cleaning up vomit/fecal accidents. Inspector emailed the Operator written procedures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee walking in to the kitchen from outdoors, and passing through the kitchen doors over to the sushi bar without washing his hands. Also observed the cook handling raw beef with his hands, and proceeding to touch utensils and clean plates. Both employees washed their hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the bar. PIC provided paper towels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed multiple live oyster tags with no "Out" date. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed tofu (57F) placed in bowls used to pour soup into. The tofu was prepared less than 2 hours prior and was moved to a working refrigerator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the reach in cooler holding the soup plates at 49F. The doors were not shutting properly. PIC moved all TCS food items to a working cooler. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: 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. Addl Notes: Observed dozens of salads placed for single service cooling on large trays stacked on top of each other. Staff went to move the salad into a reach in cooler. Inspector had staff move the salad instead to the walk in refrigerator. Salad temperatures read 74F at the start of the cooling process, and were 56F after 2.5 hours. Discussed spreading them out and leaving them uncovered while cooling. Also discussed rapid cooling methods for these items. Observed broccoli that had been cooling and was reading 43-44F with the plastic over it. PIC removed the plastic to allow for proper cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed bottles of sauces/oil/water without labels. Also osberved containers of dry food ingredients without labels. Please correct. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the pans used to hold the individual salads to be damaged. Please obtain new ones to prevent contamination and injury. Also observed silicone used to attach a baster to a sauce bottle to pour sake. Please discard, as the silicone is not food safe. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no mop sink in the establishment. Please have this corrected within 30 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed mop water spilled onto the ground outdoors, and observed grease from the grease trap spilled on to the floor of the dumpster area. Please clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed a heavy accumulation of debris around the dumpster areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed a heavy accumulation of grease behind and on the sides of the fryers and on the floor. Please clean. Also observed mop heads drying against the fence outside and against the shed. Discussed drying them in a manner that prevents contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed the walk-in refrigerator floor lifting. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **1ST REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed employee belongings stored on shelves with dry storage items. Also observed employee drinking out of a cup without a lid/straw. Please ensure employee personal belongings are stored in designated areas and that personal drinks have a lid and straw to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the pipe from the mechanical dish-machine in the kitchen, falling below the rim line of the floor drain and observed waste-water filling inches above the pipe when the machine was running. Please cut or lift the pipe 1 inch off the floor/rim line to prevent contamination with raw sewage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed the walk-in refrigerator floor lifting upon entrance and soiled water seeping out from underneath. Please repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed cook handling raw beef, then proceeding to touch cooking utensils and vegetables. PIC instructed employee to wash his hands and change gloves. Hand washing must occur in between a change of task. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed raw fish eggs on a shelf above boxes of lettuce and cucumber in the walk-in refrigerator. Discussed proper storage for preventing cross contamination with the PIC. The fish eggs were moved to a bottom shelf. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed knives soiled with food debris that the teppanyaki chefs used the previous evening, per PIC. PIC stated that the chefs come in around 1pm and prepare their utensils for the day. Discussed cleaning food contact surfaces every 4 hours and prior to closing to ensure that the equipment remains clean and free from contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed multiple live German cockroaches near the dish pit area. Please contact pest control services to help eliminate the presence of pests and clean/sanitize areas. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths under cutting boards and on food prep tables. Please store soiled cloths in sanitizer solution or keep clean and dry. Use non-slip mats under cutting boards if desired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed oyster shells from live oysters that have been shucked, being re-used for decor on plates including other fish species. Please ensure the shells are used only for the batch they come with to prevent contamination. Oyster shells are not smooth and easily cleanable and may not be washed properly due to their porous nature. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the pipe from the mechanical dish-machine in the kitchen, falling below the rim line of the floor drain and observed waste-water filling inches above the pipe when the machine was running. Please cut or lift the pipe 1 inch off the floor/rim line to prevent contamination with raw sewage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed the walk-in refrigerator floor lifting upon entrance and soiled water seeping out from underneath. Please repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. Manager refilled the empty container. Ensure there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed plastic container stored inside the hand sink in the sushi making area. The item was removed. Ensure that all hand sinks are open and accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed inside the walkin, raw beef on a shelf stored directly above cucumbers. Manager moved the raw beef to another shelf. Ensure that ready to eat foods are stored above raw animal products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employees donning new gloves without washing hands. Manager had employees stop, remove gloves, wash hands, then add new gloves. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from dirty to clean tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed no paper towels at main hand sink by the grill when entering kitchen. Manager refilled the container. Ensure that there is paper towels at each hand sink at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Addl Notes: Observed main hand sink by grill was blocked by portable AC unit. Manager moved the AC to away from the hand sink. Ensure hand sink is open and accessible at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed facility is keeping shelltags, but not recording the date of last use of the batch, and putting it on the tags. Talked to staff about shelltag policy. Ensure that date of last use in put on the tags, and kept for 90 days. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed rusty shelves in the walkin. Ensure that shelves are made of surfaces that are easy to clean.

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no hand soap dispensing out of the hand sink located in the dining room, used by Teppanyaki chefs. PIC placed a Softsoap bottle by the sink. Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the bar. PIC refilled the dispenser. Also observed no paper towels dispensing from 2 other hand sinks in the kitchen. PIC placed a roll next to the hand sinks. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-202.18 (A), Pf: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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. PIC provided the tags for the last 90 days but did not have an "Out" date written on any tags. The shells are also being used to serve ginger on and are pre-shucked. The shells are then washed, and mixed together in a container. Discussed only mixing oyster meat and shells from the same batch. Oyster shells must not be used with different batches, to eliminate risk of Hepatitis A, also because they are not able to be properly cleaned. Please note the following: Shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the Shellstock are received until the container is empty • The date when the last Shellstock from container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label • Maintain and retain tags for 90 calendar days from date recorded on tag or label using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order • Ensure Shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with Shellstock from another container with different certification numbers, different harvest dates, or different growing areas. ** 3rd repeat violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Repeat Violation 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 chopped Romaine lettuce prepared at 10:45am in a large covered container in the walk in refrigerator, holding 54F. Also observed salad bowls and soup bowl with tofu holding 50F covered with plastic. They were also prepared at 10:45am. PIC moved the items. ****REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed two belts used to hold knives for Teppanyaki that cannot be cleaned. PIC removed both items from establishment. Discussed using a magnetic strip on the Teppanyaki cart instead, to store knives. ***Repeat violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Repeat Violation Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed rusted shelves in the walk in refrigerator to the left. Please replace. **Repeat violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Repeat Violation Core-6-501.16, C: Drying Mops Observed multiple mop heads drying on the shed outside. PIC hung the mops on holders. Please store properly to prevent contamination. ***Repeat violation Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Repeat Violation Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed cold/flu medicine tablets above canned goods, and an employee bag stored on the same shelf. PIC moved the items. Employee belongings must be stored in designated areas. ***Repeat violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a heavy accumulation of grease in between the fryers and tables. Observed the floor of the walk in to be soiled with dirt and food debris. Also noted debris under the soda machine in the server expo area. Please clean. Core-6-501.16, C: Drying Mops Observed multiple mop heads drying on the fence outside facing the freeway, as well as on the shed outside. PIC moved the mops to a clean area. Please store properly to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed cook handling raw beef, then proceeding to grab sauce bottles to pour on top of food. The cook washed his hands. Hand washing must occur when handling raw foods and touching food equipment/containers to prevent cross contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed containers in the hand sink basins in the sushi bar. Employees removed the container. Hand sinks must be empty and used only for hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking Observed multiple employee drinks stored throughout the establishment in various areas. The drinks also did not have lids and straws. PIC moved all drinks to a designated area. Also observed cigarettes' stored over bags of rice. PIC discarded the cigarettes. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-202.18 (A), Pf: Shellstock Identification; Tags Present. 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 no shellfish tags stored next to its corresponding food item. This establishment had live oysters in October. PIC provided the tags for the last 90 days but did not have an "Out" date written on any tags. The shells are also being used to serve ginger on. The oyster shells are unable to properly be cleaned. Discussed keeping them in the refrigerator and serving them only with the oysters from the batch they were received from. Please note the following: Shellstock tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the Shellstock are received until the container is empty • The date when the last Shellstock from container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label • Maintain and retain tags for 90 calendar days from date recorded on tag or label using an approved record keeping system that keeps records in a chronological order • Ensure Shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with Shellstock from another container with different certification numbers, different harvest dates, or different growing areas. **Repeat violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2), P: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection From Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Observed raw Roe stored above mushroom and sauce in the walk in refrigerator. PIC placed the Roe on the bottom shelf next to the raw seafood. Also raw chicken stored over in shell eggs in a reach in cooler on the line. Observed raw quail eggs over miso and noodles. Raw animal foods must be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination with RTE foods. **REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed a soiled knife in a stainless steel sleeve on the Teppanyaki carts. Observed another steel sleeve in a separate sleeve. PIC washed and sanitized all knives. PIC stated the knives are washed when the chefs come to work the following day. Discussed requirements to clean in-use utensils every 4 hours to prevent contamination and cleaning all utensils and equipment before closing for the day. In use utensils must be cleaned every 4 hours and stored clean. ***REPEAT VIOLATION Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 small bowls of salad prepared at 11am holding 57F. The salad was stacked using flat pans and plastic, preventing proper air flow. PIC moved more than half the salad bowls to the walk in refrigerator. Also observed a container of cooked broccoli made an hour ago, per PIC, holding 58F. The container was covered in plastic. Inspector removed the plastic. TCS food items should be cooled uncovered, and in flat pans 4 inches or less and with approved methods including ice baths, top shelves of walk in refrigerators, and freezers for rapid cooling. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-6-501.111 (C), Pf: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Observed live roaches. PIC provided pest control records indicating the last date of service being on 10/26. Also observed flies and fruit flies. Please contact pest control services immediately to provide service prior to the re-inspection date. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed a large container of margarine stored outside in the back of the establishment area. PIC moved the container back into the walk-in refrigerator. The margarine is shelf stable and does not require temperature control, but it must be stored inside and 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage Observed multiple cups stored in dry foods as well as sauces. PIC removed the cups and replaced them with scoops with handles to prevent contamination. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Observed two belts used to hold knives for Teppanyaki that cannot be cleaned. PIC removed both items from establishment. Discussed storing the knives dry. Also observed large sauce containers with spigots that have been manually placed on the containers with glue that appeared dirty and not cleanable. Please purchase new containers without modification, and already designed for this purpose. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Observed rusted shelves in the walk in refrigerator to the left. Please replace. Also, re-caulk the 3 compartment sink wall for proper cleaning. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Observed a leak the rinse sink in the bar when turned on. Please repair. ***repeat violation Core-5-203.13, C: Service Sink Observed no mop sink in the establishment. Please install. Contact permitting services to review plans. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st