SAKURAABANA INC
PASSMonday, July 18, 2016 at 3:50 PM
Violations Cited
03-3-501.16
Hot Holding
Shrimp tempura observed being left out at room temperature at 78F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Maintain all hot TCS foods at 135°F or above; Cannot use hot holding equipment to reheat
20-4-703.11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Sanitizer strips not registering at the dish machine. Addrress a make any necessary repairs. 3 Bay sink is to be used if dish machine is unable to properly sanitize all equipment.
Why This Matters
INVISIBLE KILLERS: Bacteria survive on 'clean-looking' surfaces for days. Inadequate sanitization caused Salmonella outbreak affecting 1,500 people via ice cream. Cutting boards can harbor 200 times more fecal bacteria than toilet seats. E. coli survives 1-4 hours on surfaces. Norovirus survives 2 weeks. One contaminated slicer infected 300 people with Listeria.
Code Requirements
SANITIZATION MANDATORY: Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary Ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds by immersion; Contact time: minimum 7-30 seconds depending on sanitizer; Test concentration EVERY 2 hours; Change solution when visibly soiled; ALL food contact surfaces must be sanitized: After each use with different foods; When switching raw to ready-to-eat; Every 4 hours in continuous use.
Corrective Actions
IMMEDIATE: Set up proper sanitizer at ALL stations; Test and adjust concentration NOW; Re-sanitize ALL food contact surfaces; Obtain test strips immediately; Post sanitizer concentration chart; Train staff on test strip use; Create sanitization log; Change solutions every 2 hours minimum
08-3-305-307.11
Food Protection
Employee observed washing cutting board inside of a 2 bay sink designated for preparation. Discontinue and ensure the 2 bay sink is being used just for preparation and not the washing of equipment. Sauce containers observed being stored directly next to hand sink along with other food products. Discontinue and ensure all hand sinks remain clear of any food products to ensure no splash back from dirty hands.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
14-4-202.11
Food Contact Surfaces Design
Plastic cups observed inside of bulk fod containers in the basement storage area. Remove and provide handled scoops for all.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
15-4-202.16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces
Door of the small white upright frezer next to the 2 top burner not attached. Replace. PVC piping coming from the ice machine does not reach long enough to drain in to the opening for the sump pump causing the water to drain on the floor. Addres and make any necessary repairs.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
36-6-501.11-.12
Improper Maintenance of Floors
Floor under the tables storing rice cookers visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
Why This Matters
CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.
Code Requirements
Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.
Corrective Actions
Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas
42-5-203.13
Mop Sink not Provided
Dirty mop bucket and mop observed being stored directly next to the sanitizng bay of the 3 compartment sink. Discontinue and store mops and bucket appropriately to limit any contamination to clean dishes and equipment.
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.