Mesa Sakura Sushi

Inspector's notes

Observed sushi rice with the time of 11-3pm still in the container. PIC discarded the rice. Products held on 4 hour time as a control must not be held past the discard time. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee cutting cooked eel on a piece of cardboard. Instructed employee to cut on the cutting board. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed cook handling the same tongs to grab raw salmon, place it on the grill, then grab raw chicken and place it on the grill, and then grab raw salmon to put on the grill. Discussed using separate tongs for different animal foods. Cook obtained tongs for each product. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed tempura batter at 91F. Employees said the batter was made 30 minutes prior. Tempura batter is on the 4 hour time policy, but there was no time as control time documentation to verify the time it was made. The batter must start at 41F prior to use. Also observed cooked eel 56F and shrimp at 72F at the sushi bar. PIC moved them to the refrigerator and said they were prepared half an hour prior. Observed a large bowl of fried tempura shrimp holding 100F placed on the counter. PIC moved them to a refrigerator to cool down properly. TCS food items be holding 41F when cold holding. ***1ST REPEAT VIOLATION Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed a live cockroach by the dish pit area. PIC said the restaurant was serviced last night. PIC provided inspector with the invoice and documentation showing that the operator had found activity in the same area. A re-inspection will be done to ensure there is no further activity. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection

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Observed employee washing meat grinder and skipping the sanitizer step. Demonstrated staff on proper ware-washing technique.

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Observed chopped lettuce and tomatoes holding 50F in the top portion of a prep table in the sushi bar. Also observed salmon skin in a covered plastic container, holding 55-60F in the bottom portion of the cooler. PIC said it was cooked today. Discussed placing food items that are cooling in the walk-in refrigerator and leaving them uncovered. PIC moved the products to the walk-in refrigerator. It was also determined the unit was holding 44.8F. Establishment is not permitted to place TCS food products in any refrigerated unit unless able to hold and ambient air temperature of 41F or below. The use of ice-baths is permitted if able to hold 41F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed the first reach in refrigerator on the left of the sushi bar holding 44.8F. PIC moved all TCS products from the unit.

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Observed employee with bare hands touching ready to eat lemons for the drinks. Manager talked to employee about bare hand policy, lemon was thrown out. Ensure that ready to eat foods are not touched with bare hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee dumping ice at the hand sink in the wait station. Ice was burned off. Ensure that only hand washing is done at the hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed employee washing hands at the dish pit. Manager told employees where to wash hands. Ensure that hand washing occurrs only at the hand sink Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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. Addl Notes: Observed employees going from raw beef, to touching ready to eat veggies with their gloves/hands without washing them. Manager had employee wash hands. Ensure that hand washing is occurring going from different tasks in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Observed raw eggs in walkin shelf stored directly above veggies. Manager removed the eggs and placed on lower shelf. Ensure that ready to eat foods are stored above raw animal products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of 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 the cook coming back inside the kitchen from outdoors, and proceeding to don gloves to prepare cooking. Employee was instructed to wash hands when entering the kitchen and before putting on gloves. Discussed when to wash with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation Observed a wet/soiled wiping cloth on the cutting board in the sushi bar. PIC made a sanitizer bucket and placed it at the sushi bar. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation 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 employee rinsing off soiled dishes, then removing clean dishes from dish machine and putting them away. PIC told employee to wash his hands. Hand washing must occur during a change of task, to prevent contamination. **Repeat violation Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 1st

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 employee rinsing off a scoop in the hand sink. Discussed using the hand sink only for hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered Observed no lid on trash cans in the women's restroom. Please provide a trash can w/lid to prevent contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection