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  03/19/2025
Risk Violations Count  3 Inspection Time  01.6
Arrival Time 17:06 Recommended for License  N/A
Travel Time 00.6 Facility Closure  NO
Food Facility
NOZOMU
Address
9 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(267) 740-2913
Facility ID #
27F162
Owner
NOZOMU LLC.
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
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 OUT 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 OUT Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction    
Protection from Contamination
13 IN Food separated & protected    
14 IN Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized    
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 OUT 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    
34 IN Thermometer provided & accurate    
35 IN Food properly labeled; original container    
Prevention of Food Contamination
36 IN Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons    
37 IN Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display X  
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 IN Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean    
54 IN Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used    
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Amanda - Certified Food Safety Manager Date: 03/19/2025
Inspector (Signature) Leah Popek (110) Date: 03/19/2025
 
  Food Facility Inspection Report  
Bucks County Department of Health
Health Building, Neshaminy Manor Center
Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-3318
Date of Inspection  03/19/2025
Arrival Time  17:06
Recommended for License  N/A
Facility Closure  NO
Facility
Nozomu
Address
9 W MECHANIC ST
City/State
NEW HOPE, PA
Zip Code
18938
Telephone
(267) 740-2913
Facility ID #
27F162
Owner
Nozomu LLC.
Purpose of Inspection
Reinspection
License Type
Permanent
Risk Category
 3
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Ambient/Sushi LB 1 54 ° F Spicy tuna/Sushi LB 1 53 ° F Salmon/Sushi case 39 ° F
White fish/Sushi case 36 ° F Tofu/BM1 36 ° F Cucumber/Lowboy 1 37 ° F
Soup/Hot-Hold Unit 161 ° F Avocado/BM 2 43 ° F Tuna/LB2 37 ° F
Ambient/Walk-In Cooler 40 ° F    
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Item
Number
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames below.
*8 - There are no paper towels at the hand wash sink at the sushi counter. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder or bar soap, individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel or a heated-air hand drying device. This sink is also clogged after minimal use and inhibits use. Repair or replace.
- The second sink in the kitchen area is in disrepair and unusable. Repair or replace and supply soap.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 03/20/2025
*12 Facility was unable to produce proof of a current parasite destruction letter from either sushi fish supplier. Facility only has letter from previous year (1/2024). If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a written agreement or statement from the supplier must be readily available stipulating that the fish supplied are frozen to a temperature and for a specified time to ensure parasite destruction. Submit current copies of supplier parasite destruction letters to this Department within 48 hours.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 03/19/2025
*20 *The first lowboy unit in the sushi serving area was unable to keep time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food at the required 41F or below. Ambient temperature read at 54F, and spicy tuna temped at 53F, and sauce temped at 51F. Impacted product was reported to be produced earlier prior to opening and was moved to another unit. Discontinue use of this unit until repair or replacement. Submit proof of service to this Department and await approval for resuming use.  New Violation. To be Corrected By: 03/19/2025
37 - Wrapped, raw chicken cutlets on sheet pan stored directly on floor in basement walk-in. Produce and other food product stored directly on floor in kitchen walk-in. All food products must be elevated at least 6 inches off of the floor.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
   
General Remarks
General Remarks:
- Remove unused equipment and debris from the outside area behind kitchen to assist in pest control. Remove/organize unused equipment and clutter from underneath staircase in kitchen area.
- Discontinue use of paper towels for absorbency of food products in containers.
Person in Charge (Signature)         Title    Amanda - Certified Food Safety Manager Date: 03/19/2025
Inspector (Signature) Leah Popek (110) Date: 03/19/2025