Sushi With Gusto

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Inspections

1. Jun 8, 2026 Routine · 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Cardbaord is observed being used to line the shelving in the walk-in cooler with food stored on top.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

2. Oct 8, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority foundation, 1 core, 3 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     APPROVED PROCEDURES - VARIANCE FOLLOWED

     Variance for sushi process is not being followed. Reduced Oxygen Packaged Fish is not removed removed or bag is not being cut when thawing. Observed raw ROP tuna not being cut when under refridgation. Edcuated PIC and PIC will stated they will make sure they will be cutting oprn the ROP fish. Returned on 10/8/2025 for reinspection. Observed variance for sushi process is not being followed. Observed box of individual packaged ROP Raw Tuna in walk in cool are not removed from bag or bag is not cut open. Observed raw ROP tuna not being cut when under refridgation. Observed two other boxes of ROP Tuna in walk in cooler. All bags were cut on those before refrigation. PIC stated they had forgotten to open the packages of the one box. PIC then discarded box of ROP Raw Tuna.

     Correction: Discontiue process involving the variance until corrective actions have been reviewed by the regulatory authority or if a change has occurred, until a new variance has been submitted to the Department for approval. Noncomplaince with variances may result in the variance approval being voided by the Department.

     Code 1-106.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Observed a box of ROP raw tuna is being improperly thawed by not cutting the bags open when thawing in walk in cooler. Provided education and instructed PIC to dicared boxes of ROP tuna. PIC then discarded boxes of ROP tuna.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed metal shelfs are being lined with cardboard in sushi prep station. Instructed PIC to remove the cardboard. PIC stated they will remove the card board. Returned on 10/8/25 for reinspection. Observed practice in keeping cardboard on shelf is still continuing. Observed cardboard to be soiled. Instructed PIC to discard board and discontinue this practice.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

3. May 19, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after touching face. Employee then don gloves and proceeded to test pH of sushi rice. Instructed employee to wash their hands. Empolyee the dicarded gloves, washed their hands and don a new pair.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     APPROVED PROCEDURES - VARIANCE FOLLOWED

     Variance for sushi process is not being followed. Reduced Oxygen Packaged Fish is not removed removed or bag is not being cut when thawing. Observed raw ROP tuna not being cut when under refridgation. Edcuated PIC and PIC will stated they will make sure they will be cutting oprn the ROP fish.

     Correction: Discontiue process involving the variance until corrective actions have been reviewed by the regulatory authority or if a change has occurred, until a new variance has been submitted to the Department for approval. Noncomplaince with variances may result in the variance approval being voided by the Department.

     Code 1-106.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING - REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH

     Observed two boxes of ROP tuna are being improperly thawed by not cutting the bags open when thawing in walk in cooler. Provided education and instructed PIC to dicared boxes of ROP tuna. PIC then discarded boxes of ROP tuna.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED

     Observed one of the display cooler does not have a consumer advisory provided. Instructed PIC to post a consumer advisory. PIC stated they will.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Observed knives stored on shelfs are visibly soiled. Instructed PIC to wash rinse and sanitize them. PIC then wash rinse and sanitized them.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     OPEN DRINK CONTAINER

     Observed drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area. Observed cup on sushi prep station. Instructed Person in charge to remove open drink cup. PIC stated thye will remove the cup.

     Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.

     Code 2-401.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CONSTRUCTED

     Observed metal shelfs are being lined with carddboard in sushi prep station. Instructed PIC to remove the cardboard. PIC stated they will remove the card board.

     Correction: Provide non-food contact surfaces that are constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

     Code 4-101.19

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Observed the most current retail food establishment permit is not posted in a conspicous area. Instructed PIC to post thr most current retail food establishment permit in a conspicous area. PIC stated they will.

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

4. Mar 21, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.