HIBACHI OF JAPAN 5 Inspection – September 21, 2023

High Priority 1

#7High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. White rice being stored in a rubbermaid non-food grade garbage can.

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, thermometer is reading 30F ambient is 49F

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 5-31-23 Hand washing sink in server area blocked by a refrigerator **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with English and Spanish forms, employees began reading and filing out. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and ladies restroom doors not closing completely uc

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage area5-31-2023 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

#3Basic16-01-4

Basic – Dishmachine has worn data plate, unable to read.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Near storage area

#5Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Unable to read labels without a flashlight

#6Basic14-55-4

Basic – Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.at sushi bar**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

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