Hoshi Sushi

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food

Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for panko breading in the kitchen

The operator removed the bowl from the panko breading. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic – Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer

Observed ice buildup in the stand up reach in freezer located outside. Repeat Violation

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses

Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door in the kitchen

The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

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

Observed scoops for rice stored in standing water at 91F

The operator removed the scoops from the standing water. Corrected On-Site

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter

The operator was emailed handwashing signs. Corrective Action Taken

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses

Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the cutting board at the front counter.

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food

Observed plastic grocery bags used as storage container for won tons and calamari in the reach in freezer in the kitchen

The operator removed the foods from the nonfood-grade bags. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce

Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed ginger root in the walk in cooler

The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food

Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat edamame in the reach in cooler

The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing

Observed a metal scrubbing brush and a plastic food container stored in the handwashing sink at the front counter

The operator removed the above items from the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate – When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used

Observed escolar misrepresented as white tuna on the menu. Admin Complaint