Teharu Sushi

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A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Employee with CFPM was not present at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed several personal drinks stored throughout food prep areas without a straw and a lid. Please designate an area for personal items to be stored to prevent contamination. Items were discarded at time of inspection. **REPEAT VIOLATION**Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed spicy tuna, imitation crab, raw salmon, raw tuna, with an internal temperature of 45-49*f in table top sushi display case. PIC discarded all food at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed las vegas tempura roll, jalapeno roll, and haru pepper on counter next to fryer with an internal temperature of 80*F. According to Time as a control policy, items must be discarded within 4 hours but did not have discard time. In addition, All sushi rolls on conveyer belt; Rolls: Avocado, baked scallop roll, california, caterpillar, crab, crunch, dragon, firecracker, hawaiian, i love salmon roll, onion cruch roll, philadelphia, rainbow, red dragon, shaggy dog, spicy crab and shrimp roll, spicy salmon roll, spicy tuna roll, tempura roll, tiger roll, spicy tiger roll, volcano roll, mountian potato roll, haru popper, las vegas roll, jalapeno roll, golden california, and haru sushi were not documented properly with a discard time. PIC, was able to identify time it was removed from temperature controlled environment and time stamped items at time of inspection. Disussed importance of maintaining requirements for time as control for food safety. To ensure time as a control policy is within compliance please time stamp all TCS foods using time as a control. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***

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Observed table top sushi display case holding ambient air temperature of 47*f. PIC made adjustments to equipment and was able to bring temperature down to 41*F at time of inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed several fly strips above warewashing area and in server station filled with fruit flies. PIC removed fly strips at time of inspection. PIC provided pest control treatment for pests on 8/14 and is on a regular scheduled treatment. Please use approved trap methods where pest are contained to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. CFPM was not on site at time of inspection.

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Observed several personal items stored throughout walk-in cooler and food prep areas. Please designate an area for personal items to be stored to prevent contamination.

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Observed baked scallops in toaster oven. According to PIC, scallops were left in oven for 30 minutes unmonitored. Discussed importance of maintaining hot TCS foods above 135*F.

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Observed las vegas tempura roll, jalapeno roll, and haru pepper on counter next to fryer with an internal temperature of 80*F. According to Time as a control policy, items must be discarded within 4 hours but did not have documentation. In addition, All items on conveyer belt were not documented properly with a discard time. PIC, time stamped items at time of inspection. To ensure time as a control policy is within compliance please time stamp all TCS foods using time as a control.

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Observed several fly strips above warewashing area. 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 outdoor refuse uncovered. Please keep lids closed to prevent pest activity.

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Observed large build up of tempura debris on side of ice machine. Please maintain a regular cleaning schedule. Discussed installing a splash guard to contain debris.

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Observed dozens of fruit flies in the establishment. Date of last pest control service was last week. Another service will be required, or twice per month/as needed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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Observed a heavy accumulation of grease along the side of the ice machine and between the fryer and floors. Please clean to prevent contamination and microbial growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2ND REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed a heavy accumulation of grease along the side of the ice machine and between the fryer and floors. Please clean to prevent contamination and microbial growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *1ST REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed no CFPM present during inspection. Please ensure there is a certified food protection manager present during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed the sushi maker with rice debris left inside. PIC said it was first used before opening to prepare some sushi. The equipment was not cleaned after 4 hours, as observed during the inspection. PIC instructed staff to disassemble and clean the device. TCS food contact surfaces must be cleaned every four hours to prevent contamination and microbial growth. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed tempura shrimp holding 72F on top of a refrigerated prep table. PIC stated it was cooked sometime after 11:30am. The product was not listed on the time as a public health control policy or log. PIC discarded the product. TCS food items must be stored at 41F or below when cold holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed all products on the sushi revolving bar held past the 3:30pm discard time. Also observed par cooked sushi rolls and tempura batter on the 4 hour time policy that were stored at room temperature and/or in a prep cooler and held over the given 4 hour limit. PIC discarded all items. Please ensure the products are rotated within the four-hour time frame. Discussed policy and procedures with the person in charge. Further training was recommended to the PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed facility had reduced oxygen packaging octopus in original packaging fully thawed in the walk-in refrigerator. Ensure that ROP fish is removed from ROP packaging going from the freezer to the fridge. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **1st REPEAT VIOLATION

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Observed an ice scoop stored directly inside the large ice machine. PIC removed the scoop and placed it into a container. Please do not store ice scoops inside of ice machines, as contamination may occur. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a heavy accumulation of grease along the side of the ice machine and between the fryer and floors. Also observed a heavy accumulation of food debris inside the microwave and inside of the prep coolers. Please clean to prevent contamination and microbial growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed in walkin shelf that raw fish was stored above cooked fish products. Employee relocated the raw fish to the bottom shelf. Ensure that cooked products are above raw animal products in the walkin. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed facility has a broken dishwasher, and a repairperson has been called. Facility is doing a 3 compartment sink, and has dishes in it currently. Sanitizer basin at 0 ppm bleach. Manager added more bleach, and now at 100 ppm. Ensure that sanitizer basin is at 50-100 ppm bleach at all times of operation. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed chemical cleaning products stored on shelf by the dishwasher above chop sticks and other food contact surfaces. Manager relocated the chemicals. Ensure that food products are stored above toxics. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed container of cooked shrimp on the countertop. Manager said it was recently cooked, and now cooling. Container was a deep container with saran wrap, at 100F. Manager relocated to the walkin. Ensure that cooling is done in the walkin.

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Observed facility had reduced oxygen packaging fish in original packaging fully thawed in walkin. Observed octopus and seafood thawing on the countertop. As per manager, had been there for 20-30 minutes. Relocated to walkin Talked to staff about labels, and removing from packaging during thawing. Ensure that ROP fish is removed from ROP packaging going from the freezer to the fridge Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat crab in the walk-in refrigerator. Also observed packaged cooked egg stored next to raw fish in a reach in cooler. PIC re-arranged all products and put the ready to eat and cooked food items above the raw food items.

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Observed all of the soda nozzles with debris and soda build up inside. Please clean properly to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed cooked rice used for hot food items like chicken and rice, meat and rice, etc., holding 113-116F. PIC stated it was cooked more than 2 hours prior. The rice was discarded. Also observed cooked tempura shrimp holding 77F. PIC said the shrimp was cooked 30 minutes prior. PIC placed the shrimp in a refrigerator to cool properly. TCS food items must be stored at 135F or greater when hot holding. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed an employee's purse stored over a box of avocados. The purse was moved to a designated area. Personal belongings must be stored in designated areas to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed the floor drain by the 3 compartment sink and mechanical dish machine not draining. Operator attempted to clear the water by using a plunger, but it did not drain. PIC called a plumber for same day service. All wastewater/sewage shall properly drain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114, P: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 10ppm chlorine concentration from the mechanical dish machine after running it over 5 times and priming it using the sanitizer priming switch. Please use the 3 compartment sink for sanitizing until levels read 50-100ppm. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13, P: Conveying Sewage Observed an active sewage backup occurring in the floor drain by the three compartment sink. The establishment closed and contacted a plumber at the time of inspection. Contact the Department once the repairs are made. See the Immediate Suspension report. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Observed a heavy accumulation of grease on the side of the ice machine by the fryer and behind the fryer. Please clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection