Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  6 Date of Inspection  04/05/2023
Risk Violations Count  3 Inspection Time  01.7
Arrival Time 13:18 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.2 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
A1 JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Address
110 LINCOLN HWY STE 16
City/State
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
Zip Code
19030
Telephone
(215) 269-1178
Facility ID #
13F179
Owner
A1 JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE LLC
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS

IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    N/O=not observed    N/A=not applicable
  
COS=corrected on-site during inspection    R=repeat violation
Compliance Status COS R
Demonstration of Knowledge
1 IN Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses    
Employee Health
2 IN Management awareness; policy present    
3 IN Proper use of reporting; restriction & exclusion    
Good Hygienic Practices
4 OUT Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use    
5 IN No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth    
Preventing Contamination by Hazards
6 IN Hands clean & properly washed    
7 IN No bare hand contact with RTE foods or approved alternate method properly followed    
8 IN Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible    
Approved Source
9 IN Food obtained from approved source    
10 N/O Food received at proper temperature    
11 IN Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated    
12 IN Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection from Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected    
14 IN Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized X  
15 IN Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, & unsafe food    
 
Compliance Status COS R
Potentially Hazardous Food Time/Temperature
16 IN Proper cooking time & temperature    
17 IN Proper reheating procedures for hot holding    
18 IN Proper cooling time & temperature    
19 IN Proper hot holding temperature    
20 IN Proper cold holding temperature X  
21 IN Proper date marking & disposition    
22 IN Time as a public health control; procedures & record    
Consumer Advisory
23 IN Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods    
Highly Susceptible Populations
24 IN Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered    
Chemical
25 IN Food additives: approved & properly used    
26 IN Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used    
Conformance with Approved Procedure
27 IN Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan    
Risk factors are improper practices or procedures identified as the most prevalent contributing factors of foodborne illness or injury. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent foodborne illness or injury. * - Critical Item Requiring Immediate Action
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
Good Retail Practices are preventative measures to control the addition of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Compliance Status COS R
Safe Food and Water
28 IN Pasteurized eggs used where required    
29 IN Water & ice from approved source    
30 IN Variance obtained for specialized processing methods    
Food Temperature Control
31 IN Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control    
32 IN Plant food properly cooked for hot holding    
33 IN Approved thawing methods used    
34 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 OUT Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons X  
37 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display    
38 IN Personal cleanliness X  
39 IN Wiping cloths: properly used & stored    
40 IN Washing fruit & vegetables    
 
Compliance Status COS R
Proper Use of Utensils
41 IN In-use utensils: properly stored    
42 IN Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled    
43 IN Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used    
44 IN Gloves used properly    
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
45 IN Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used    
46 IN Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips    
47 IN Non-food contact surfaces clean    
Physical Facilities
48 IN Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure    
49 IN Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices    
50 IN Sewage & waste water properly disposed    
51 IN Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned    
52 IN Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained    
53 OUT Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 IN Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Xiong Liu, CFSM Date: 04/05/2023
Inspector (Signature) Stephen Bobbs (144) Date: 04/05/2023
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  04/05/2023
Arrival Time  13:18
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
A1 Japanese Steak House
Address
110 LINCOLN HWY STE 16
City/State
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
Zip Code
19030
Telephone
(215) 269-1178
Facility ID #
13F179
Owner
A1 Japanese Steak House LLC
Purpose of Inspection
Initial
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Chicken (uncooked)/3-compartment sink 68 ° F Rice/Rice cooker 168 ° F Garlic/oil mixture/BeverageAir lowboy refrigerator 42 ° F
Tofu/Atosa 2-door lowboy refrigerator 41 ° F Soup/Steam table 158 ° F Sliced tomatoes/BeverageAir 2-door salad refrigerator 39 ° F
Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 34 ° F Chicken (uncooked)/Walk-In Cooler 41 ° F Shrimp/Walk-In Cooler 67 ° F
Beef/TurboAir 2-door refrigerator 41 ° F Shrimp/TurboAir 2-door refrigerator 41 ° F Salmon/Sushi display case 36 ° F
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*4 *Warewashing employee observed drinking from disposable, capped water bottle.
An employee may not eat, drink or use any form of tobacco unless the use occurs in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection cannot result.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/05/2023
*14 *Aluminum ice scoop found in cook-line handwashing sink. Item was relocated to the 3-compartment sink by BCDH inspector.
During inspection food employee took scoop out of 3-compartment sink, rinsed under running water and placed back into the handwashing sink.
 New Violation.
*14 *No sanitizing solution was detected at the low-heat, chemical-sanitizing mechanical dishwasher.
Container of chlorine-based sanitizing solution was replaced during inspection. 50 ppm Chlorine residual measured thereafter.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*20 *1. Uncooked chicken, measured at 68°F, was found in a bus tray of standing water at the 3-compartment sink.
Affected product was discarded during inspection.

2. A large bowl of shimp in the walk-in cooler was measured at 67°F.
Ambient temperature of unit and all other items measured in unit, were found to be within cold-holding temperature requirements.
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be cold held at or below 41ºF.
Affected product was discarded during inspection.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
36 Rear exterior door found propped open.
Door was closed dring inspection to protect against pest/vector entry.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
36 *1. Numerous dead and alive cockroaches (in various life stages) were found on glue boards throughout kitchen areas.
2. Rodent droppings observed on the floor in multiple areas of facility's kitchen.
Discard filled glue boards and rodent droppings.
Clean affected areas and maintain to reduce conditions conducive to pest activity.
Facility must contact their exterminator immediately with findings and for additional treatment and monitoring.
Contact this Department to coordinate compliance inspection when pest control technician will be present.
 New Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/05/2023
38 Food workers were observed not wearing hair restraints as required.
Employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, that are effectively designed and worn to keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Affected employees donned hair restraints during inspection.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
53 Grout has detiorated between floor tiles in various areas of the kitchen (particularly at the mechanical dishwasher and 3-compartment sink). Voids left by deteriorated grout have filled with debris, liquid and residue.
Replace grout to ensure a floor surface which is smooth, easily cleaned and non-absorbent.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 08/31/2023
   
General Remarks
A follow-up inspection will be conducted to check corrective actions taken in response to violations listed in today's inspection report.
Regulatory fee(s) may be assessed for non-compliance.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Xiong Liu, CFSM Date: 04/05/2023
Inspector (Signature) Stephen Bobbs (144) Date: 04/05/2023