Hiro Japanese Restaurant

Basic – Equipment in poor repair

Gasket on reach-in cooler at sushi making station and gasket on walk-in-cooler torn/ in disrepair. Operator stated he has a gasket on order for reach-in cooler. He didn't realize gasket on walk-in-cooler was also torn. Corrective Action Taken

Basic – Food stored on floor

Multiple boxes of food in walk in freezer stored on floor under bottom shelf. Repeat Violation

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit

Two rice spatulas stored in container of standing water next to rice warmer. Employee emptied water from container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board

Wet wiping towel used under cutting board at prep area. Operator removed wet cloths from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust

Gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill area soiled. Repeat Violation

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container

Non food grade paper towels used as a liner in direct contact with vegetables in reach-in cooler across from grill area and also at front display case at counter for fish. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing

Hand wash sink in sushi making station nearest closed end of area used to store sharpening stones for knives. Discussed with operator that hand wash sink can only be use for hand washing. Operator removed container with sharpening stones from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink

No soap available at either hand wash sink in sushi making station. Operator replenished soap at both hand wash sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation