The following violation(s) have been corrected since the last inspection.
3717-1-02.4(C)(13)/PIC: duties - ensure employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness. Person in charge did not ensure their employees are properly trained in food safety. Observed multiple critical violations at time of inspection (date marking, hand washing, storage, consumer advisory, etc.) demonstrating the kitchen staff needs additional training. The PIC stated that formal training would be provided to the kitchen staff. Proper food safety procedures were explained at time of inspection.
3717-1-02.4(C)(16)/PIC: duties - ensure the facility has written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events.
3717-1-02.2 (C )/Hands and arms: when to wash Food employee(s) did not wash hands when required. Observed two employees handle raw menu items (eggs and salmon) without a proper hand wash when changing gloves. Education was provided to the kitchen staff to eliminate hand washing violations going forward.
3717-1-05.1(O)(1)/Using a handwashing sink - accessible at all times Handwashing sink not accessible. Multiple hand washing sinks were not accessible because they were blocked by a trash can, preparation cart, and improper equipment. The PIC moved the items that were blocking the sinks.
3717-1-05.1(O)(2)/Using a handwashing sink - other uses prohibited. Handwashing sink is being used for purposes other than handwashing. Two hand washing sinks were used to store equipment and utensils (tea equipment and cooking utensils). Education was provided to the kitchen staff to eliminate the improper usage of hand washing sinks.
3717-1-03.2(C)/Packaged and unpackaged food - preventing contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. Raw chicken was stored over beef in the walk in cold holding unit. The PIC rearranged the items and education was provided to the kitchen staff to eliminate this violation going forward.
3717-1-03.2(C)/Packaged and unpackaged food - preventing contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation Food not properly protected from contamination by separation, packaging, and segregation. A knife used to cut raw fish was not properly ware washed before contacting ready to eat items. Education was provided to the kitchen staff and the knife was properly ware washed after the violation was identified.
3717-1-03.4(G)/Ready-to-eat, time/temperature controlled for safety food - date marking. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS foods not properly date marked throughout the preparation cold holding unit (lettuce, tuna, salmon, crab, shrimp, etc.). Education was provided to the staff to make sure proper date marking takes place going forward.
3717-1-03.5(E)/Consumer advisory. Consumer is not properly advised of the risk of consuming raw or undercooked animal foods on the electronic menu board. The PIC called the menu vendor to have the problem resolved as soon as possible.
3717-1-03.2(D)/Food storage containers - identified with common name of food. Working food containers not properly labeled throughout the food preparation area (spices, oils, sauces, etc.).
3717-1-03.2(M)/Wiping cloths - use limitation. Improper use and/or maintenance of wiping cloths stored on the counter near the tea equipment.
3717-1-04.8(E)(1)/Equipment, utensils, linens - storage. To-go containers, tea containers, and clean linens were not stored correctly (on floor and under the food preparation sink).

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