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Nozomu
9 W MECHANIC ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938

Inspection Date: 03/19/2025
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# Violation
8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector Comments
- 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.
12 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector Comments
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.
20 Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector Comments
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.
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
- 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.
Nozomu
9 W MECHANIC ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938

Inspection Date: 09/10/2024
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No violations were marked out on this inspection. Back.
Nozomu
9 W MECHANIC ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938

Inspection Date: 02/28/2024
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# Violation
8 Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector Comments
Observed hand sink at sushi area obstructed by utensils and table with rice cooker. A handwashing facility shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee hand washing use.
12 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector Comments
Facility unable to provide updated parasite destruction letter for both suppliers. Submit documentation to this Department for review.
20 Proper cold holding temperature

Inspector Comments
Observed TCS items in Bain Marie unit located near fryers with temperatures between 42-45F. Ambient temperature of unit was 45F. Items moved to walk in unit. Facility instructed to discontinue use until unit is repaired and holding 41F and below. Submit service invoice to this Department.
33 Approved thawing methods used

Inspector Comments
Facility found to be thawing reduced oxygen seafood products labeled “Keep Frozen” in the walk-in unit without breaking the seal on packaging. These items were partially thawed and removed from the freezer 4 hours ago. Facility immediately broke the reduced oxygen barrier and placed items back into cold-holding to continue thawing process.
Nozomu
9 W MECHANIC ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938

Inspection Date: 08/25/2023
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# Violation
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Scoops with handles must be supplied to replace containers being used to scoop bulk items.
Nozomu
9 W MECHANIC ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938

Inspection Date: 03/31/2023
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# Violation
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, & HACCP plan
Corrected On-Site.

Inspector Comments
Vacuum seal frozen fish is being thawed still in vacuum sealed package. Must remove product from vacuum packaging prior to thawing as stated on original container
Nozomu
9 W MECHANIC ST NEW HOPE, PA 18938

Inspection Date: 09/20/2022
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No violations were marked out on this inspection. Back.
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