Food for Thought: 29 violations at this week’s low performer

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – One low performer and one at the top in this week’s Food for Thought.

Hibachi Express at 4409 114th St. had 29 violations.

Three pans of wontons in the walk-in freezer were contaminated with ice condensation.
Multiple items were stored in a way to could cause cross contamination, including: raw chicken and raw beef over raw shrimp, raw shrimp and raw eggs above ready-to-eat veggies, and raw chicken above raw beef.
There was a brown residue in the soda nozzles of a clear liquid.
An employee did not wash their hands after eating and then prepared a sushi roll.
An employee took a drink and medication and then prepared food without washing their hands.
A bottle of prescription medication was stored above a prep table.
A hand sink was blocked.
There was a scrubber in a hand sink. Hand sinks are for hand washing only to prevent cross-contamination.
The inspector notes, due to the number and the nature of the violations management did not show food safety knowledge.

(Core)

Employee eating grapes at sushi station.
Employee drinking for an unlidded drink and taking a prescription medicine at back prep table.
A wet in-use cloth not in immediate use stored on prep surface of sushi station.
Three containers of ginger stored on floor of sushi station.
An in-use scoop used in the bulk salt container stored with handle in contact with the salt in dry storage area.
Wares on shelf above 3-compartment sink in ware wash are wet stacked.
Employee personal drinks stored on prep table by cook line.
Employee personal grapes stored on prep area of sushi station.
Employee personal coat and drinks stored above bulk rice and single-use forks.
Wet mop not in immediate use stored in mop bucket at mop sink in a position that does not allow air drying.
Employee personal drinks and prescription medication stored on shelf above back prep area.
Follow-up date changed (rear entry door)
Accumulation of ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Wontons are contaminated by this ice build up.
Vent hood filter baffles have an accumulation of grease build up on them.
Walk-in cooler (non-food contact surfaces not clean).

The report shows most of the violations were corrected at the time of the inspection.

Now for a sweet treat at the top of the list. Here’s our only Top Performer:

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