Food Service Inspections

Facility: SAMURAI TASTEAS

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Total Score:86

Critical Violations

5 points: FOOD DISPLAY SERVICE AND TRANSPORT TEMP

Sushi rice temperature noted not being kept above 140?F or below 41?F. Sushi rice stored at room temperature. Time or acidification must be used to store at room temperature. Time will be used going forward the time must be written down everytime product is prepared and product must be thrown away after 4 hours.

3 points: INSECT RODENT ANIMAL CONTROL

The building containing the food service was noted with a structure which would allow the entrance of insects and/ or rodents. Back delivery door has gap on bottom and side.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted laying on counter in food prep areas.

1 points: PREMISES

Mops and brooms not hung.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floor and walls in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning under and around in place equipment.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Exterior of rice cooker fryer exteriors shelves under grill and flat top reachin cooler/freezer door handles and other equipment exteriors noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: IN-USE UTENSILS

In - use utensil noted being stored with the handle laying in the large sugar/flour/etc bins in the back storage are. Use a utensils such as a scoop with a handle and not cups.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Total Score:82

Critical Violations

5 points: FOOD DISPLAY SERVICE AND TRANSPORT TEMP

Raw eggs noted not being held at 41 degrees fahrenheit or below. Do not leave eggs out at room temperature when not in use.

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

Both hand drying device was noted not provided at the hand washing lavatory in the food prep area (Towels out)

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Reachin cooler interiors and slicer not properly maintained.

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted laying on counter in food prep areas.

2 points: THAWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD

Potentially hazardous foods (chicken) noted not being thawed using approved methods. Do not leave out at room temperature to thaw.

1 points: IN-USE UTENSILS

In - use utensil noted being stored with the handle laying in the large sugar/flour/etc bins in the back storage are. Use a utensils such as a scoop with a handle and not cups.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

Exterior of rice cooker fryer exteriors shelves under grill and flat top reachin cooler/freezer door handles and other equipment exteriors noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Door gaskets on reachin coolers noted not in good repair (coming off).

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floor and walls in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning under and around in place equipment.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: SAMURAI TASTEAS