date:Apr 02, 2014
re well founded: fish served raw may contain the Anisakiasis parasite, which must be blast-frozen to a certain temperature to be killed, and raw fish must not share cutting boards and counters with raw meat as salmonella may be picked up.
But the awarding of chef certifications, which is done through the All Japan Sushi Association, is arbitrary. There are three levels, and while the lower level can be obtained by attending a seminar and taking a test, awarding of the uppermost master level i