Food for Thought: Ramen, pizza and tacos on the low performer list

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Ramen, pizza and tacos on the low performer list this week, with one top performer inside United Supermarket.

Yanagi Ramen at 11430 Quaker Ave. had 15 violations.

  • Soup was being held in large pots that were not cooling quick enough. This can cause bacteria growth.
  • Raw fish used to make sushi was above the safe cold temperature of 41°. Cut cabbage was not cold enough.
  • A sanitizing solution was not strong enough.
  • A toxic item was not properly labeled.
  • A manager washed a spray bottle in the hand sink. Hand sinks are for handwashing only to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utensils were damaged. They must be kept in good Repair.

The inspector notes, due to the number and the nature of the violations a lack of managerial control was demonstrated.

(Core)

  • Sanitizer bucket was stored directly on the ground in the server station.
  • Wet wiping cloth, not in immediate use, was stored outside of a sanitizer bucket at the sushi station.
  • Containers of soy sauce and other food items were stored directly on the ground in the walk in cooler.
  • Plastic container, used as a scoop to dispense rice from a bulk storage container, was stored in the rice but did not have a handle.
  • Nonfood-contact surface of the ice machine deflector plate was soiled with a buildup of black debris.
  • Vent on the ice machine was visibly soiled with a buildup of greasy debris.

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

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