Complaint
Facility
SAMURAI
Date Of Complaint
08/19/2009
Complaint Type
Other
Complaint
Stated that Tam Nguyen was the Serve Safe manager and is no longer there. Also, reuses chop sticks; washes them and sets them in the sun to dry and uses again. Sushi chef does not use gloves.
Investigation Start Date
08/20/2009
InvestigationHistory
Upon entering facility, I observed all employees touching rte sushi with bare hands. Mgr stated they have gloves on order from Japan. Mgr also stated they do re-use chop sticks for employees only-not customers. Mgr stated that Sserve Safe person is at facility sometimes-mgr stated he will register for Mgr certification course. I observed used chop sticks in trash can. I observed chop sticks (employee) in designated employee dish storage area. Enforcement notice issued for bare hand contact with rte foods. Mgr certification numbers were given per manager's request. 8/31/09 I observed all employees wearing gloves for sushi bar and maager provided receipt for September Serve Safe Class. I also discussed with manager that employees must wear gloves for ready to eat foods--no exceptions!
Date Of Resolution
08/31/2009
Enforcement Action
Failure to Correct Problems
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