Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Total Violations  4 Date of Inspection  04/01/2024
Risk Violations Count  1 Inspection Time  02.1
Arrival Time 12:46 Recommended for License  YES
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 IN 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    
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 X  
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    
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    Tu Xie Jiang, CFSM Date: 04/01/2024
Inspector (Signature) Stephen Bobbs (144) Date: 04/01/2024
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  04/01/2024
Arrival Time  12:46
Recommended for License  YES
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
Beef/Kratos 2-door prep unit - top 42 ° F Scallops/Kratos 2-door prep unit - bottom 41 ° F Soup/Steam table 167 ° F
Salmon/Atosa 2-door prep unit 38 ° F Rice/Rice cooker 176 ° F Diced tomatoes/BeverageAir 2-door refrigerator 40 ° F
Chicken (uncooked)/Walk-In Cooler 40 ° F Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 38 ° F Ambient/Walk-in freezer -7 ° F
Ambient/Hoshizaki 2-door sushi freezer -5 ° F Steak (beef)/TurboAir 2-door refrigerator 41 ° F Shrimp/TurboAir 2-door refrigerator 42 ° F
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*14 *Soda gun nozzle and rubber holster at the bar contain a pink, slimy, bacteria-like substance.
Detail clean and sanitize soda gun nozzle and holster prior to next use.
Affected items were cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
*14 *Food employee was observed washing and rinsing pans at the 3-compartment sink and placing back into use as clean without first sanitizing.
Sink was set up with quaternary ammonium compounds sanitizing solution at 200 ppm during inspection.
CFSM reviewed washing, rinsing and sanitizing procedures with employees during inspection.
 Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
33 Sealed, individually packaged fully thawed reduced oxygen fish products (tilapia) were found in the sushi area lowboy refrigerator. Handling instructions require product to be kept frozen; open packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration. Introducing oxygen to product prior to thawing under refrigeration eliminates conditions (temperatures above 38ºF and without oxygen) conducive to the growth of Clostridium botulinum type E.
Affected product was measured at 37 ºF. Packaging was opened during inspection and placed back into refrigeration.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
36 *1. (2) Dead mice found on glue board in the utility room.
2. Mouse droppings observed on floor in far end of bar and on floor near the office.
3. Dead and alive cockroaches observed on glue boards at bar and in front of kitchen.
Remove and discard droppings and mice and roaches. Clean affected areas.
Contact facility’s exterminator with findings and for additional monitoring and/or treatment.
 Repeat Violation. To be Corrected By: 04/01/2024
53 Grout has deteriorated in several areas of the kitchen floor. Standing liquid remains in voids between floor tiles. Repair or replace grout to provide surfaces which are smooth, easily cleanable and non-absorbent and to reduce conditions conducive to pest activity.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 10/31/2024
   
General Remarks
Facility approved for food license renewal.

* Parasite destruction documentation provided to BCDH during inspection.
* Pest control service reports (last visit 3-11-24) reviewed during inspection.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Tu Xie Jiang, CFSM Date: 04/01/2024
Inspector (Signature) Stephen Bobbs (144) Date: 04/01/2024