Food Safety Report: Hayashi Buffet, 5608 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79414, United States.

5608 Slide Road, Lubbock, 79414 Texas, United States

Closure Date: 03/25/2024

Reasons:
- Rodent feces were found in the cabinets under the hibachi grill - though there was no rodent activity observed.
- A wet wiping cloth was stored above the reach-in freezer on top of the prep table.
- Food items stored directly on the floor throughout the kitchen area. Open containers of oil condiment buckets by the hand sink by the back walk in cooler, bucket of batter used for deep frying was on the floor near the back prep sink, two buckets with lids of sauce condiments on the floor of the back walk in cooler, box containing minced garlic in dry storage, bucket of sliced potato in front walk in cooler, container of butter stored by the cook line.
- An open package of Panko bread crumbs was not in a sealed container.
- Three compartments of a prep sink were filled with standing water to thaw seafood.
- Two boxes of packaged imitation crab meat were thawing at room temperature - were measured at 54°F, for less than 4 hours. - The boxes of imitation crab meat were stored on a shelf underneath a prep table across from the west walk-in cooler.
- Utensils were stored in bucket of 65°F standing water - must be at least 135 degrees.
- Wares were stacked on shelving in a position that is not self-draining or allows for air drying.
- Red powder in a bulk food container was not labeled.
- Vent shrouds in dry storage room above a prep table have heavy visible accumulation of dust and debris.
- Personal snacks were stored on a prep table with a cutting board and knife.
- A soiled apron and phone charging cord were stored on a shelf above an open container of chicken powder.
- The clean water supply hose behind woks and oven is leaking. The outer walls by front walk-in cooler have paint peeling and wall is not easily cleanable.
- The back door is not sealed on the bottom edge to prevent entry of pests. This is a repeated violation.
- The back door still needs a new door sweep installed on the bottom and has a visible gap that cannot protect against entry of pests.
- A hand sink is not draining into the basin. The waste water nearly overflowed the basin after washing hands.
- The storage room containing liquids has acoustic ceiling tiles. Materials of ceiling in areas that can become soiled with liquid need to be smooth, durable, non-porous, and easily cleanable.
- The juncture between floor and wall near front walk in cooler has broken coving.

Source: www.kcbd.com/