201 E NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD , ANCHORAGE AK 99503
The most recent inspection (April 2026) found only a single minor issue—an ice cream scoop-style utensil handle touching ceviche—which was fixed on the spot, and the restaurant has had no serious pest, contamination, or temperature-abuse problems reported. Earlier issues like expired dated food and soap dispenser problems were corrected immediately, so there's no ongoing pattern of real food-safety risk.
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: - In the food with their handles out; - On a clean surface if it is cleaned/sanitized (frequency) per AMC 16.60.150(4-602.11); - In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; - In a clean, protected location if only used for non-potentially hazardous foods; or - In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F. AMC 16.60.140(3-304.12) Pathogens can be transferred to food from utensils that have been stored on surfaces which have not been cleaned and sanitized. They may also be passed on by consumers or employees directly, or indirectly from used tableware or food containers. Once a food employee begins to use a utensil such as a ladle, spatula, knife or stem thermometer, that has been previously cleaned and sanitized, it is then considered an in-use utensil. In-use utensils, used on a continuous or intermittent basis during preparation or dispensing, must be cleaned and sanitized on a schedule that precludes the growth of pathogens that may have been introduced onto utensil surfaces. In-use utensils may be safely stored in hot water maintained at 135oF or above during intermittent use because microbial growth is controlled at such temperatures. In-use utensils may not be stored in chemical sanitizer or ice between uses. Ice scoops may be stored handles up in an ice bin except for an ice machine. ***OBSERVED SCOOP IN CONTAINER OF CEVICHE WITH THE HANDLE MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE FOOD SUBSTANCE. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS GIVEN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SCOOP WITH A NEW ONE. ENSURE ALL IN USE UTENSILS ARE STORED IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS THEIR HANDLE FROM COMING INTO DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS AND THE ABOVE GUIDANCE IS FOLLOWED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
The permit holder shall require food employees to report to the Person In Charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the Person In Charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission. AMC 16.60.130(2-201.11.A) The Person In Charge shall notify the regulatory authority when a food employee is: (1) Jaundiced; or (2) Diagnosed with norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella, E. coli, or Salmonella Typhi. AMC 16.60.130(2-201.11.B) ***THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING FOOD EMPLOYEES AWARE OF THE REQUIREMENT TO REPORT INFORMATION, IN A VERIFIABLE WAY, REGARDING THEIR HEALTH STATUS AS IT RELATES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMITTED BY FOOD. COMPLETION OF A FOOD EMPLOYEES REPORTING AGREEMENT (can be downloaded at www.muni.org/foodinfo ) BY ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IS SATISFACTORY TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT. REGULAR REVIEW OF REPORTABLE ILLNESS/SYMPTOMS AND PROPER REPORTING WILL HELP REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD THAT CERTAIN VIRAL AND BACTERIAL AGENTS WILL BE TRANSMITTED FROM INFECTED FOOD EMPLOYEES INTO FOOD. ***THE REPORTABLE SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSED ILLNESS ARE AS FOLLOWS: VOMITING, DIARRHEA, SORE THFCROAT WITH A FEVER, OPEN CUTS OR INFECTED WOUNDS, JAUNDICE. DIAGNOSED (OR A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER THAT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED) WITH NOROVIRUS, TYPHOID FEVER, SHIGELLOSIS, E.COLI O157:H7 OR OTHER STEC INFECTION, OR HEPATITIS A. ***FACILITY DID NOT HAVE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT ADHERED TO THE ABOVE GUIDELINES. FACILITY NEEDS TO ADOPT OR CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT FOLLOWS THE ABOVE GUIDANCE BY THE COMPLIANCE DATE. COPY OF ANCHORAGE HEALTH DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS LEFT WITH PERSON IN CHARGE.
Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. AMC 16.60.170(6.301.11) ***Hand cleanser must always be present to aid in reducing microorganisms and particulate matter found on hands. ***OBSERVED A BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN AND AN EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER AT THE FRONT OF HOUSE SERVER STATION THAT HAS THE SALSA BAR. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED AND RESUPPLIED THE HANDWASH SINKS WITH SOAP. ENSURE ALL HANDWASH STATIONS ARE PROPERLY PROVISIONED AND THE ABOVE GUIDANCE IS FOLLOWED. CORRECTED ON SITE. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. AMC 16.60.160(5-205.11.A) ***Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing and restricted for that use. Convenient accessibility of a handwashing facility encourages timely handwashing which provides a break in the chain of contamination from the hands of food employees to food or food-contact surfaces. Sinks used for food preparation and ware washing can become sources of contamination if used as handwashing facilities by employees returning from the toilet or from duties which have contaminated their hands. ***OBSERVED HANDWASH STATION LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE WITH THE SALSA BAR COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTED BY A TRASH CAN. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE TRASH CAN TO A ADEQUATE LOCATION. ENSURE ALL HANDWASH SINKS ARE MAINTAINED IN A WAY THAT MAKES THEM EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND THE ABOVE GUIDANCE IS FOLLOWED. CORRECTED ON SITE.
Date marked, ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food that is past the maximum 7 days shall be discarded. AMC 16.60.140(3-501.18.A) Hard Cheese exempt from date marking: Asadero, Abertam, Appenzeller, Asiago medium or old, Bra, Cheddar, Christalinna, Colby, Cotija Anejo, Cotija, Coon, Derby, Emmentaler, English Dairy, Gex (blue veined), Gloucester, Gjetost, Gruyere, Herve, Lapland, Lorraine, Oaxaca, Parmesan, Pecorino, Queso Anejo, Queso Chihuahua, Queso de Prensa, Romanello, Romano, Reggiano, Sapsago, Sassenage (blue veined), Stilton (blue veined), Swiss, Tignard (blue veined), Vize, Wensleydale (blue veined). Cultured dairy products include yogurt, sour cream, and buttermilk, each manufactured according to 21 CFR 131. Many of these products often are low pH foods manufactured with lactic acid fermentation. Data from the risk assessment show that Listeria monocytogenes does not grow in these foods and therefore, these products are exempt from date marking. Preserved fish products include pickled herring and dried, or salted cod, and other acidified fish products, manufactured according to 21 CFR 114. Data from the risk assessment show that the high salt and/or acidity of these products does not allow for the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and therefore, these products are exempt from date marking. This exemption does not apply to hot or cold smoked fish products, nor does it apply to fish products that are dried, marinated, or otherwise preserved on-site, in a food establishment, such as ceviche. Although most use-by and sell-by dates are not enforceable by regulators, the manufacturer's use-by date is its recommendation for using the product while its quality is at its best. Although it is a guide for quality, it could be based on food safety reasons. It is recommended that food establishments consider the manufacturer’s information as good guidance to follow to maintain the quality (taste, smell, and appearance) and salability of the product. If the product becomes inferior quality-wise due to time in storage, it is possible that safety concerns are not far behind. Semi-Soft Cheeses exempt from date marking: Asiago soft, Battelmatt, Bellelay (blue veined), Blue, Brick, Camosum, Chantelle, Edam, Fontina, Gorgonzola (blue veined), Gouda, Havarti, Konigskase, Limburger, Milano, Manchego, Monterey, Muenster, Oka, Port du Salut, Provolone, Queso de Bola, Queso de la Tierra, Robbiole, Roquefort (blue veined), Samsoe, Tilsiter, Trappist. ***Cultured dairy products include yogurt, sour cream, and buttermilk, each manufactured according to 21 CFR 131. Many of these products often are low pH foods manufactured with lactic acid fermentation. Data from the risk assessment show that Listeria monocytogenes does not grow in these foods and therefore, these products are exempt from date marking. ***Although most use-by and sell-by dates are not enforceable by regulators, the manufacturer's use-by date is its recommendation for using the product while its quality is at its best. Although it is a guide for quality, it could be based on food safety reasons. It is recommended that food establishments consider the manufacturer’s information as good guidance to follow to maintain the quality (taste, smell, and appearance) and salability of the product. If the product becomes inferior quality-wise due to time in storage, it is possible that safety concerns are not far behind. ***OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS (PICO DE GALLO, COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED BIRRA) THAT EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM 7 DAY HOLDING OF DATE MARKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THESE FOODS. ENSURE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, READY TO EAT FOODS ARE DISCARDED AFTER 7 DAYS AND THE ABOVE GUIDANCE IS FOLLOWED.
No violations noted.