Sushi Yoshino

Inspector notes: Observed previous permit fees not paid. CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised PIC to pay all outstanding permit fees by the date issued on NOV

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items recently prepped tightly covered CA:1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer...

Inspector notes: Observed imitation crab at 54°F and cooked squid at 47°F stored in the front service cooler above 41°F. CA:(f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS: Food items were discarded

Inspector notes: Observed cracked raw eggs stored in a container next to onions, and raw shrimp stored next to broccoli on top of kimchi. CA:(c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially pr...

Inspector notes: Food service permit fee not paid. CA:1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers Advised PIC to submit payment by the due date listed on the Notice of Violation (NOV). Provided PIC with a copy of the food permit invoice.

Inspector notes: Observed Two containers of breadcrumbs and sugar from original container and not identified by common name CA:11-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all unidentifiable items

Inspector notes: Water leakage was observed from the pipes at both vegetable sinks and handsink in main kitchen CA:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC that repairs must be made within 72 hours

Inspector notes: No parasite destruction form was observed. CA:511-6-1.04(5)(e) - Parasite Destruction (P, C) (e) Parasite Destruction. 1. Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw, raw-marinated, partially cooked, or marinated-partially cooked fish shall be: (i) Frozen and stored at a temperature of 4°F (-20°C) or below for a minimum of 7 days (168 hours) in a freezer; P(ii) Frozen at 31°F ( 35°C) or below until solid and stored at 31°F ( 35°C) or below for a minimum of 15 hours; P or (iii) Frozen at 31°F ( 35°C) or below until solid and stored at 4°F (-20°C) or below for a minimum of 24 hours. P 2. The requirement in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply to: (i) Molluscan shellfish; (ii) A scallop product consisting only of the shucked adductor muscle; (iii) Tuna of the species Thunnus...

Inspector notes: Observed bottle of Raid spray in the front food service area CA:511-6-1.07(6)(l) - Restricted Use Pesticide (P) (l) Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria. Restricted use pesticides specified under subsection (6)(e)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I. - Advised to keep chemical solutions away from food items and food contact services. COS: Raid Bottle was removed from the facility.

Inspector notes: Observed black organic material buildup inside the 2-door vertical cooler in the front food service area. CA:511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: Employee cleaned and disinfected the affected area of the cooler

Inspector notes: No thermometer was available during the inspection CA:511-6-1.05(2)(k) - Temperature Measuring Device (TMD), Food - Accuracy (Pf) (k) Temperature Measuring Devices, Food. 1. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±1ºC in the intended range of use. Pf Advised PIC that they must provide a functioning thermometer within 10 calendar days.

Inspector notes: Observed a live cockroach in the front service kitchen and a dead cockroach in the vegetable sink in the main kitchen. CA:511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. COS:PIC showed proof of pest control measures in place

Inspector notes: Observed unclean pieces of cardboard lining the inside of the oven CA:511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. COS:PIC removed the cardboard lining

Inspector notes: Observed soy sauce and a pot of sauce stored on the floor in the main kitchen. CA:511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: PIC relocated the food items 6 inches off the ground

Inspector notes: An older inspection report was observed to be posted in place of the most current inspection score. CA:511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS: Employee replaced the previous inspection report with the current inspection report.

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in water at a temperature less than 135°F CA:511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). COS: Employee discarded water

Inspector notes: Observed a single-use container stored in a soy sauce bucket CA:511-6-1.05(6)(r) - Single-Service/Single-Use Articles, Use Limitations (C) (r) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation. 1. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS:PIC removed the single-use container

Inspector notes: Observed excessive accumulation of food debris on the sides and underneath the stove in the main kitchen area. CA:511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to clean the affected areas

Inspector notes: Water leakage was observed from the pipes at both vegetable sinks, the 3-compartment sink, and the front service hand sink. CA:511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC that repairs must be made within 72 hours

Inspector notes: Observed uneven floor tiles CA:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanit...

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp placed on top of raw chicken in two door reach in cooler CA: 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P COS: PIC rearranged cooler and placed raw shrimp in a separate area

Inspector notes: Observed Employee not changing gloves after touching their face CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - Gloves, Use Limitation (single use gloves) (P) (n) Gloves, Use Limitation. 1. If used, single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. P COS: Employee wash their hands and changed their gloves before continuing their task.

Inspector notes: Observed no hot/ warm water available to wash hands. Observed hands not being washed in-between changing gloves CA:. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;...

Inspector notes: Tankless hot water heater is broken. Will be replaced by 12/16/24. Must use container with spout filled with water to at least temp of 100 F. CA: 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf

Inspector notes: PIC does not have an EPA registered chemical. CA: 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Pf COS: PIC purchased a bottle of EPA registered bleach.

Inspector notes: EPA sanitizing chemical were not provided to sanitize dishes CA: (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P COS: PIC purchased an EPA registered chemical (bleach)

Inspector notes: Observed employee not wash and sanitize cutting board after deveining shrimp. CA:(7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: Employee placed cutting board in dish sink to be sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed cooked eggs in the fridge uncovered. Observed fish in sushi cooler uncover while not in use. CA:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS: PIC covered items with a plastic wrap

Inspector notes: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) Fee is overdue, must be paid by 12/18/2024 CA: Food service permits shall be kept up to date.

Inspector notes: Observed multiple scoops with handles touch the products. CA:(k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; COS: PIC placed scoops upright with handles facing out of product

Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice utensils in stagnant water (70 F) CA: 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).