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By Will Collette

There’s an unspoken but very real contract between food establishments and their customers. 

In return for taking our money, food establishments will provide us with the food we order, minus germs and contamination. We count on those food establishments not to poison us. 

We also count on government food inspectors to make sure the food we eat is safe.

This is the eighth in an on-going series of Progressive Charlestown articles that track how well local food establishments do when RI Health Department inspectors swoop in with temperature gauges and germ-o-scopes. In this installment, I cover reports from inspections done in May, June and most of July.

Since I started this series, I’ve looked at just about all food establishments in Charlestown and also took a biased sampling of places I sometimes frequent in Westerly and South Kingstown.

Sometimes I wish I had not started this because it’s caused me to think twice about some favorite spots. It’s totally put me off on ordering sushi in South Kingstown where it seems there are way too many violations at the town’s sushi specialists.

That's the kind of choices we have to make for ourselves. If you choose to look at who got nailed for health violations in our area, you may want to re-think your choices. On the other hand, you may look at some of the violation write-ups and decide that it’s no big deal.

Regrettably, a lot of the food establishments cited with recent violations are repeat offenders. In my opinion, when an establishment has had several bad inspections in a row, I don’t want to eat there until they’ve had at least a couple of clean inspections.

In this article, you’ll see reports on…

In Charlestown:

• Corner Deli – six violations. Repeat offender – click here for more.
• Cumberland Farms – clean inspection
• Dunkin Donuts – five violations. Repeat offender – click here and click here for more.
• Galapagos (Dave’s Coffee) – five violations. Repeat offender – click here for more.
• Johnny Angel’s Clam Shack – clean inspection. This is in contrast to their last inspection, a year ago, where there were seven violations. Click here for more. Obvious improvement from last year.
• Nordic Lodge – two violations. Repeat offender – click here and click here for more.
• Old Mill Diner (formerly The Gentleman Farmer) – ten violations. Repeat offender – click here for more.
• Rippy’s Food Mart – six violations. Repeat offender – click here for more.
• Small Axe Café – seven violations. Repeat offender – click here for more.

In Westerly…

• Guytanos – eight violations. Repeat offender – click here for more.
• Sea Goose – two violations. Repeat offender – click here for more
• Olympic Tea Room with two inspections showing four violations on June 24 and a clean follow-up inspection on July 7
• WARM Center – clean inspection

In South Kingstown…

• Hanson’s Pub (just before it changed ownership) had an awful June 30 inspection with 22 violations. Repeat offender – click here for more. No inspections yet under the new management.
• The Mews – 14 violations
• Shogun – 16 violations. Repeat offender – click here for more.

There were no inspections at Kabuki, the other sushi house in South Kingstown with a history of lots of violations. I do not intend to eat sushi at either Kabuki or Shogun until they have had at least two clean inspections in a row.

As an intelligent consumer, you should look at these inspection reports and make considered judgments based on what these reports tell you. For example, if you look at the two inspection reports for the Sea Goose (the wonderful, but pricey, seafood eatery in Westerly), you’ll see their violations have almost no direct impact on food safety.

For a sharp contrast, look at the inspection reports for Hanson’s Pub and Shogun where food safety issues abound. Look at the volume of violations and the frequency. The RI Health Department’s website can allow you to see an establishment’s entire inspection history going back several years.

The new owners of TwoTen Oyster Bar & Grill, at the site of Hanson’s Pub (and a couple of other names before that), just received a good review from the Providence Phoenix. The review spoke well of the food and, of course, the view. The reviewer said they were packed with customers and seemed like a good prospect to prosper.

However, there has not been a Health Department inspection since the disastrous one on June 30^th on the former owners. I’d like to see at least one clean inspection report before venturing to try TwoTen. Maybe after the summer crowds leave.

For your convenience, I have cut-and-pasted the Health Department inspection reports for the establishments referred to in this article.

CHARLESTOWN

CORNER DELI THE  2 CHARLESTOWN BEACH ROAD CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813  Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/23/2014
# Violation 14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments Two slicers have an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. 17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Inspector Comments Meatballs and chowder, which were cooled, were only reheated to 58 and 121 degrees F for hot holding. Potentially hazardous food that is cooked, cooled and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to at least 165 degrees F. for 15 seconds. Meatballs and chowder were reheated to proper temperature and returned to hot hold. 26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Inspector Comments Working containers (bleach and water solution), used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. 50 Sewage & waste water properly disposed Inspector Comments The condensate from the deli display refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. 51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned Inspector Comments The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 54 Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used Inspector Comments Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the upright storage cooler. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
CUMBERLAND FARMS #1262 4169 OLD POST RD CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Facility Type: Cash Registers - 3-5 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/27/2014
No violations were marked out on this inspection.
DUNKIN DONUTS 3983 OLD POST ROAD CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/23/2014
# Violation 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments The handsink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. 26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Inspector Comments Bleach solution was stored with food, equipment, utensils or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens and/or single service by spacing or petitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens and single service articles. Chemical removed to chemical storage area. 36 Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments Wet mop stored in bucket. Allow mops to hang/air dry. 54 Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used Inspector Comments Employees clothing/other personal belongings were observed on the dry storage rack. Lockers or other suitable facilites shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Article removed.
GALAPAGOS COLLECTION 5193 OLD POST ROAD CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/23/2014
# Violation 6 Hands clean & properly washed Inspector Comments An employee was observed washing their hands at the sink in the server area. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated handwashing sink, not in a service (mop)sink, warewashing or food prep sink. 20 Proper cold holding temperatures Inspector Comments Milk was held at 45 degrees. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Milk moved to alternate refrigeration unit. Store only non-potentially hazardous foods in cooler until repaired or replaced. 46 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Inspector Comments The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the sanitizer buckets. 46 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Inspector Comments The establishment is lacking a 3-bay sink in to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment and utensils in the event that the high temp dishwasher fails. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments The floor in the food prep area is in poor repair. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair.
JOHNNY ANGELS CLAM SHACK 523 CHARLESTOWN BEACH RD CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Facility Type: Mobile Food Service Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 07/18/2014
No violations were marked out on this inspection.
THE OLD MILL DINER  4349 S COUNTY TRAIL CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813  Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 05/15/2014  # Violation 6 Hands clean & properly washed Inspector Comments Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments The handsink in the dishwashing area was lacking paper towels. 13 Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Raw eggs were stored over RTE food such as fries in the front cold hold unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. 14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments The can opener and deli slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. 35 Food properly labeled; original container Inspector Comments Working containers of flours are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Food is stored unprotected in cold hold units such as fish, beans, and chicken. 41 In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments Plastic bowls and cups are being used as scoops in containers of tuna, cheeses, blueberries, and dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-potentially hazardous foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. 42 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Inspector Comments Dishwasher observed using cloth to dry dishes after being sanitized in dish machine. All dishes and utensils must be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried. 52 Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained Inspector Comments The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be kept covered. Lids to dumpsters closed. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments Basement to facility still has standing water. Plumbing invoice reviewed and leaks fixed. Area must be drained and cleaned. NORDIC LODGE 178 EAST PASQUISSET TRAIL CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 05/30/2014
# Violation 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Buffet display areas lacking sneeze shields/guards. Temporary solution discussed with owner. 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Linens observed in contact with raw shellfish. Linens must not be in direct contact with any foods. Exceptions reviewed with owner. corrective action taken.
RIPPYS LIQUOR AND MARKETPLACE 4158 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 05/14/2014
# Violation 13 Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Raw eggs were stored above deli meats in the walk-in refridgerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. 26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Inspector Comments Containers of raid and pesticides were observed with chemical storage. 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Boxes of food are stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes moved off the floor. 40 Washing fruits & vegetables Inspector Comments Facility is lacking food prep sink with air gap to properly wash fruits and vegetables before preparation. 42 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Inspector Comments Spatula was stored between knife rack and wall. Utensil was removed and washed, rinsed, and sanitized for proper storage. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments The walk-in freezer in the rear of the building is in poor repair with a build-up of ice. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair. Facility has already contacted service company.
SMALL AXE CAFE 4820 OLD POST ROAD CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813 Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 05/15/2014
# Violation 21 Proper date marking & disposition Inspector Comments Foods prepared in advance located in the refrigerator, were not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food , prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation. 23 Consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods Inspector Comments The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Allergen information must also be added to menus. 35 Food properly labeled; original container Inspector Comments Working containers of flour, beans, and seeds are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. 39 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Inspector Comments Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration. Sanitizer bin provided for clothes. 41 In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments Utensils were stored in a bleach/water solution in between uses. Utensils are to be stored dry or in hot water over 135*F. 45 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Inspector Comments Chill stick covered with plastic wrap and placed in soup for cooling. Plastic wrap was immediately removed. 52 Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained Inspector Comments The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be kept covered. Lids to both dumpsters closed during inspection.

WESTERLY

GUYTANNOS INTERNATIONAL CAFE  OCEAN PLAZA WESTERLY, RI 02891  Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50 Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/25/2014
# Violation 21 Proper date marking & disposition Inspector Comments ( lob salad and pasta ), located in the refrigerator, was not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food , prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation. 23 Consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods Inspector Comments ( Burgers ) are served raw or undercooked (to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory(on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. 35 Food properly labeled; original container Inspector Comments Working containers of sauces are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments A splash guard is lacking between the food prep sink and mop sink. 45 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Inspector Comments Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be installed in contact with stored ice. 50 Sewage & waste water properly disposed Inspector Comments The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments The floor and wall junctures in the food prep areas do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments The ceiling in the food prep area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas and toilet rooms.
OLYMPIA TEA ROOM 74 BAY STREET WESTERLY, RI 02891 Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 07/07/2014
No violations were marked out on this inspection.
OLYMPIA TEA ROOM  74 BAY STREET WESTERLY, RI 02891  Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/24/2014
# Violation 20 Proper cold holding temperatures Inspector Comments ( Various foods ) was held at ( 50-60 ) degrees. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. 23 Consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods Inspector Comments The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. 35 Food properly labeled; original container Inspector Comments Working containers of vinegar and oils are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments Splash guard needed at hand sink ( Left side only )
THE SEA GOOSE GRILL AND RAW BAR 265 POST RD WESTERLY, RI 02891 Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/10/2014
# Violation 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments Lacking signage for hand sinks. 51 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned Inspector Comments The door to the food prep back door is not self-closing.
WARM CENTER 54 SPRUCE ST WESTERLY, RI 02891 Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit) Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/10/2014
No violations were marked out on this inspection.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN

HANSON'S PUB  210 SALT POND ROAD SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/30/2014
# Violation 1 Certified manager as required; compliance with Code or correct responses. Inspector Comments The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18)years of age. Establishment must provide proof of enrollment in an approved food safety course within 24 hours to RIDOH/Office of Food Protection, attn. Karen. 1 Certified manager as required; compliance with Code or correct responses. Inspector Comments The Person in charge was not knowledgeable of employee illness policy and other foodborne disease prevention practices . The person in charge must demonstrate to the health department knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles and the requirements of this Code. PIC to take food safety course and certify with the RIDOH/Office of Food Protection. 2 Management awareness; policy present Inspector Comments There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge, information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Provided DOH form. 6 Hands clean & properly washed Inspector Comments Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves. 7 No bare hand contact with ready to eat (RTE) foods. Inspector Comments Two employees were observed touching ready to eat food (lettuce leaf and lemon wedge)with bare hands. Food employess must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves or dispensing equipment. Lettuce and lemon disposed. Tongs placed in lemon container. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments The downstairs bar is lacking a handsink. Center bay of bar 3-bay sink is currently being used as a hand sink. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments Soap was not available at the handsink (center bay of 3-bay sink)in the downstairs bar. Hand sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments The handsinks (center bay of 3-bay sink) in the downstairs bar and upstairs bar were lacking paper towels. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments Center bay of 3-bay sink in downstairs bar is lacking handwashing signage. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments The handsink in the dishroom was blocked by a bowl. A handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. 14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. 19 Proper hot holding temperatures Inspector Comments Rice, cooked onions, red pepper sauce, cooked mushrooms and potatoes were held between 67 and 79 degrees*F. Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 135 degrees F or above except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Foods were observed stored in double-boiler pans in hot hold unit on line resulting in inadequate hot holding. Foods were reheated to 165 degrees F. Pans of food were placed directly in hot hold. 20 Proper cold holding temperatures Inspector Comments Milk was held at 50 degrees. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Milk moved to proper cold hold unit. Temperature adjusted on cooler. 23 Consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods Inspector Comments The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu (Yellow fin tuna, raw bar shellfish) and burgers on daily specials menu that are raw or undercooked. 36 Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments The door to the outside, located in the basement and kitchen observed open. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. 41 In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments Chef's knives were observed stored between 2 lids on prep unit #3. Knives removed and washed, rinsed and sanitized. 42 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Inspector Comments Ice wands observed stored on floor in walk in freezer. Chef removed and washed, rinsed and sanitized. 45 Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Inspector Comments Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be installed in contact with stored ice. Plastic divider was observed not shielding ice for drinks from beverage tubes. Divider positioned to separate ice for drinks from tubes. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments The faucet to the hand sink in the downstairs dishwasher area is in poor repair. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair. 53 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Inspector Comments Mop observed stored wet in bucket. 54 Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used Inspector Comments Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the walk-in cooler. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
MEWS TAVERN 456 MAIN STREET SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 06/10/2014
# Violation 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments The handsinks in the prep area, downstairs bar and upstairs bar were lacking paper towels. Paper towel dispensers installed and filled during inspection. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments Soap was not available at the handsinks in the downstairs and upstairs bars. Hand sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap dispensers installed during inspection. 12 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Inspector Comments Shellstock such as clams and mussels located in cold hold units did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. 14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Inspector Comments The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. 19 Proper hot holding temperatures Inspector Comments Cooked rice was held at 97 degrees. Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 135 degrees F or above except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Hot hold unit was not turned on. Rice was reheated to 165 and then returned to unit for proper hot holding. 23 Consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods Inspector Comments The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. 26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used Inspector Comments Working containers, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. 35 Food properly labeled; original container Inspector Comments Working containers of flour are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. 36 Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments The door to the outside, located in the prep kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. New door sweep was replaced during inspection. 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Containers of food are stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 41 In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments (Bowls) are being used as scoops in containers of flour, spices, and dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-potentially hazardous foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. 50 Sewage & waste water properly disposed Inspector Comments The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. Air gap to ice machine in downstairs bar connected. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. 52 Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained Inspector Comments The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be kept covered.
SHOGUN STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE II 59 SOUTH COUNTY COMMON WAY UNITS 1 AND 2 SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02879 Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More Facility Status: Active Inspection Date: 07/17/2014
# Violation 4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Inspector Comments Employee observed eating on cutting board in food prep area. Staff relocated during inspection. 8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible Inspector Comments Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand sink at the sushi bar. A handwashing sink must not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink cleaned during inspection. 13 Food separated & protected Inspector Comments Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator and sushi cold hold unit such as raw fish above lettuce and avocado and raw eggs above noodles.Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food was rearranged during inspection. 18 Proper cooling time & temperatures Inspector Comments Rice which was cooked the night before and stored covered in a plastic tub was at 76 degrees. Rice which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees F within 4 hours. Voluntary disposal completed. 21 Proper date marking & disposition Inspector Comments Prepared foods such as rice, noodles, chopped vegetables, and soups located in the refrigerator, was not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food , prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation. 22 Time as a public health control: procedures & records Inspector Comments Facility is using time as a public health control without logs. PIC stated they developed HACCP Plan after last inspection but have not submitted it to the DOH. HACCP plan was not available during inspection. Sushi chef did not have time logs available. Rice was on the counter at 136-138 degrees and was moved to heated hot hold unit to maintain temperature. 23 Consumer advisory posted for raw or undercooked foods Inspector Comments The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Sushi and Habachi menus are both lacking indication on products served raw or undercooked. 33 Approved thawing methods used Inspector Comments Vacuum sealed fish was observed thawing in original package that indicates to 'keep frozen'. Temp of each fish was evaluated for growth of C.bot and voluntary disposal completed. Items in temp were removed from original packaging to prevent growth. 34 Thermometers provided & accurate Inspector Comments Thermometers are lacking in the line refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display. 35 Food properly labeled; original container Inspector Comments Working containers of rice are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. Bin was labeled during inspection. 36 Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons Inspector Comments The presence of fruit flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies near the salad/coffee station, flies near 3 bay sink, and flies near sushi bar. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Onions were being prepped on dish machine drainboard. Sushi fish was being prepped at 3 bay sink. 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Inspector Comments Bags of onions are stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Onions lifted during inspection. 41 In-use utensils: properly stored Inspector Comments Rice utensil was stored in room temp water in between use. Bowels are being used as scoops in containers of rice. Utensils used to dispense non-potentially hazardous foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls removed and utensils stored dry. 43 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Inspector Comments Single use items are not stored inverted to protect the food contact surface. Containers inverted during inspection. 52 Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained Inspector Comments The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be kept covered.