Kawaii Japanese & Asian Cuisine

Inspector's notes

Observed raw fish, raw beef and raw chicken in boxes stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. This is a repeat violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed raw carrot and raw shell eggs stored on the floor of walk-in refrigerator, also observed raw pork stored on the floor of walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Manager moved above food on shelves at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed lettuce, cabbage, and lemons stored cardboard in boxes that were previously used to store raw chicken on top shelf of walk in cooler. All food must only contact clean and sanitized equipment/utensils, single service utensils/articles, and or clean linens. Person in charge removed items from boxes at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. (2nd consecutive violation)

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Observed chemical spray bottle stored under frying table with no label and chemical spray bottle near 3 compartment sink with no label. Person in charge labeled items at time of inspection. All chemical spray bottles shall have common working name labels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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No certified food manager certification available onsite and multiple priority violations were observed with a lack of knowledge of food safety requirements. A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No person in charge onsite available with certified food manager . A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed cooked hard boiled eggs stored in carton were raw eggs were stored. Person in charge discarded eggs. All food must only contact clean and sanitized equipment/utensils, single service utensils/articles, and or clean linens. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: 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. Addl Notes: 2nd repeat violation. Observed raw sliced beef stored above rice and cooked shrimp, raw ground pork stored above vegetables, and raw pork belly stored above sauces and milk in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved all items to the bottom shelf. No signs of leakage All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code. Corrected at time of inspection.

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Multiple over the counter medicines, supplements, and burn medicine used by cook employee found stored above food sauces and oils in rack by cookline by entrance of kitchen. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed accumulation of grease and food on doors and in handles of cooler doors in cookline area. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed spray nozzle and hose connected to mop sink with AVB device. Proper backflow must be provided downstream pressure from spray nozzle. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed accumulation of food debris and oil beneath storage racks in back area by mop sink and beneath equipment in cookline. 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. Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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 chicken in reach in cooler on cookline nearest to sushi bar entrance stored on second shelf above sauce for dumplings. Person in charge moved raw chicken to bottom shelf at time of inspection. Observed raw yellow tail tuna stored above fully cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved yellow tail tuna to shelf below ready to eat foods. Person in charge informed all raw products shall be stored below ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.... Observed cooked shrimp in sushi bar made around 11:30am shrimp was observed at 12:30am with no time stamp. Person in charge explained they only have the shrimp for 2 hours. Observed Sushi rice with a time stamp of 11:00am. No written procedures observed at time of inspection. Person in charge informed Written procedures have to be prepared in advance of utilizing this method and The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises Observed a tray of avocados stored directly on the floor under the vegetable shelves. All food products must be stored in such a manner that it is 6 inches off the ground during storage. The PIC placed the avocados onto a milk crate. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed wiping cloths in a bucket of chlorine sanitizer with a concentration < 50 ppm. All wash cloths stored in a chlorine sanitizer bucket must have a concentration of 50-100ppm in order to properly sanitize surfaces. The PIC changed the buckets to reach proper concentration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Observed unused equipment throughout the back area of the kitchen. Equipment not being utilized for the establishment shall be removed to prevent harborage of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection