NORI SUSHI & NOODLE SHOP

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND SIGNAGE AT PREP SINK AT SUSHI PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM PREP SINK.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SUSHI) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN INSIDE MENU.(RAW SUSHI).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 MICE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES. DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG WALLS AND UNDER RACKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH SOME PITTING. MUST REFINISH AND CLEAN OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR OF 2 GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN.(GREASE BUILD UP). MUST DEGREASE/CLEAN. INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH ACCUMUALTED GREASE. MUST CLEAN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR WITH GREASE BUILD UP.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND CLEAN EXTERIOR

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY WALLS IN SUSHI BAR AREA AND ALONG FLOOR/WALL JUNCTIONS IN FOOD PREPRATION, STORAGE AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. DIRTY LIGHT SWITCHES THROUGH-OUT. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. LITTER, DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED GRIME. MUST CLEAN AND SANITZE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed containers of seasonings in front prep area & bottles of sauce not in original containers in rear prep refrigerator, without labeling. Must provide name and date on containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dry storage area. Must remove and store all items 6" off floor with easily cleanable access underneath

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed flooring in rear prep area was rough, and broken by the freezer. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed floor in front prep area under the equipment was encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Observed floor in rear prep area had accumulated debris along the wall bases and under equipment. Floor under three compartment sink in rear prep has a large accumulation of grease and food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain affected areas.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Facility has broken and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dry storage areas. Must replace. Inside of fryer in front prep was encrusted with a thick layer of grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Walls in front prep and rear prep areas have accumulated food debris on them. Ice machine in dish washing area has debris on the inside of the ice holding compartment. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no visible back flow prevention device located on the mop sink in dry storage area. Must provide. Designate sinks behind sushi counter for intended use. Sink with splash guards for hand washing only, west side sink for prep/rinsing/water source.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Wash cloths not in use are stored on counters. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizer when not in use.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed raw foods (fish, & beef) stored directly above ready-to-eat foods (avocado, mayo based sauce). Must store foods in order of final cooking temperature (lowest final temperature on top). All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Serious Violation # 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Observed evidence of rodent activity on site during inspection. Aprox 30 mouse droppings located throughout dish washing room. Must remove droppings, clean, sanitize, and maintain. Facility advised to contact pest control provider for further service. Serious Violation # 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed containers of seasonings in front prep area & bottles of sauce not in original containers in rear prep refrigerator, without labeling. Must provide name and date on containers.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Observed utensils being stored improperly at the rear server station. Must store with handles facing up.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in dry storage area. Must remove and store all items 6" off floor with easily cleanable access underneath.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed flooring in rear prep area was rough, and broken by the freezer. Must repair and provide a non-porous, smooth, easily cleanable surface. Observed floor in front prep area under the equipment was encrusted with a thick layer of food debris. Observed floor in rear prep area had accumulated debris along the wall bases and under equipment. Floor under three compartment sink in rear prep has a large accumulation of grease and food debris. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain affected areas.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Facility has broken and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep and dry storage areas. Must replace. Inside of fryer in front prep was encrusted with a thick layer of grease. Must remove grease, clean, and maintain. Walls in front prep and rear prep areas have accumulated food debris on them. Ice machine in dish washing area has debris on the inside of the ice holding compartment. Must remove debris, clean, and maintain areas.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no visible back flow prevention device located on the mop sink in dry storage area. Must provide. Designate sinks behind sushi counter for intended use. Sink with splash guards for hand washing only, west side sink for prep/rinsing/water source.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Rear outside area has an accumulation of unused articles and debris. Must remove and maintain area.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Wash cloths not in use are stored on counters. Must store wash cloths in buckets of sanitizer when not in use.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 46.7F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:TOFU,SHRIMPS,COOKED NOODLES ETC.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 48F.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED WIDE NOODLE AT TEMP OF 55.9F;RAW SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.7F; TOFU 44.9F TO 45.6F; MARINADE SEAWEEDS FOR SALAD AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 46.7F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 46.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 2.75,VALUE 32 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEES AT PREP AREA GRABBED BEAN SPROUT WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AND PUT IT TO CUSTOMER PLATE. AFTER OPENING AND CLOSE COOLER,IN AND OUT THE PREP AREA.EMPLOYEE WAS WEARING ONE GLOVE ONLY. NO HAND WASHING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HOLDING/TALKING ON THE PHONE WITH GLOVED HANDS IN PREP AREA(HANDLING FOOD) AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE KEEP ON PASSING THE PHONE FROM ONE PERSON TO THE OTHER. NO HAND WASHING NOR CHANGING OF THE GLOVES.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON GLOVES,AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE TO EMPLOYEE IN THEIR LANGUAGE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: LOOKING FOR FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO LOCATED DUE TO NOT ACCESSIBLE, COMPLETELY COVERED WITH ITEMS(CONTAINERS,NAPKINS ETC),THE FAUCET TURNED TO THE LEFT.MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS AFTER NOTICE THAT I WAS LOOKING FOR IT.EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH ROOM NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS,EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT SUSHI BAR NO PAPER TOWELS; EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR DISH ROOM NO PAPER TOWELS.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AFTER MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK AAT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING CRIITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND PREP COUNTER AT SUSHI AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS STAINS AND BULGED CEILING TILES AT SOUTH PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.((RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-16 INSPECTION # 1676227. VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED. VIOLATION 35. FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(CHIPPING PAINT/HOLES). MUST REPAIR/SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN AND STORE FOOD CONTAINERS PROPERLY.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.((RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, TABLES AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION, SHELVING UNITS, AND TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIOINED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT ALL FOOD PREPARATION/STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS(CHIPPING PAINT/H0LES). MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY (TO CLOSE TO FOOD). MUST RELOCATE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE IN DRY CONTAINER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES AND NAMES OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKLINE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER WITH PROPER DRAINING AT COOKLINE PREP AREA, FOOD HANDLERS MUST TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT FRONT DISHWASH AREA LOCATED 10 FT AWAY FROM SAID PREP AREA. PREMISES IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS AT REAR DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) AT REAR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT COOKLINE PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ALSO NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP SODA/HALF AND HALF COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTICATES AND NAMES OF ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.