- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface: fans, timer on cookline. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed fan replaced and clean / timer soiled.
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed wet nesting in both wait stations.
- Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated: 12 open tubes of biscuit dough in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed one popped opened container of biscuits in reach-in cooler, one biscuit attached to outside container.
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered: two cut onions, one cut carrot sitting directly on walk-in cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed one cut onion sitting on walk-in cooler shelf. Operator disposed of onion.
- Basic - Gasket torn/in disrepair: walk-in cooler, most reach-in cooler units. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed walk-in cooler gaskets torn. Reach-in cooler gaskets have been replaced.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed knife between equipment. Operator removed knife to dishpit.
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair: can opener base rusted. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed same condition.
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer: spring rolls, chicken, dim sum, shrimp. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed dim sum, spring rolls, stuffed shrimp, cooked pork uncovered in walk-in freezer. Operator covered all products.
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed shelves rusted in both walk-in coolers.
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses: multiple towels throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed wet sanitizing cloths outside solution on cookline.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed solution on floor on cookline, prep area.
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination: wasabi, ginger, chopped green onions, wontons, cookies, raisins, sunflower seeds on buffet line. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed wontons, green onions, raisins, and sunflower seeds uncovered/unprotected on buffet line. Ginger, wasabi, and cookies were covered/protected.
- High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed fly strips in kitchen and food prep/storage areas.
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food: raw chicken over dough, ground beef over krab rangoons in walk-in freezer / mussels over honey bread in walk-in cooler. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed raw chicken over raw pork and raw shrimp, raw shrimp over apple pie, raw chicken over raw ground pork. Operator corrected all products.
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler: raw chicken behind raw beef, raw chicken behind raw shrimp in makeline cooler. (**Corrected On-Site**), raw chicken over raw pork-stuffed mushrooms in reach-in cooler. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed raw shrimp over biscuits, raw fish over cooked chicken. Operator moved all products correctly.
- Intermediate - Both food manager certifications expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed no proof of any Certified Food Managers. Aihua (Angel) Qian took test on 10/14/14, but results are not back yet.
- Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab: crab rangoons and crab stick sushi. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed imitation crab products hand-corrected (marked with a 'k') on existing menus, new menus are on order.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink: miscellaneous items in dish pit sink, wiping cloth bucket in wait station handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed pan with basting brush in cookline handwash sink. Operator moved items.
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning** // Upon callback inspection 10/22/14, observed no proof of any Certified Food Managers. Aihua (Angel) Qian took test on 10/14/14, but results are not back yet.
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10/22/2014 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser, soap dispenser, and handwash sink (food prep sink area). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: to-go bowls in flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface: fans, timer on cookline. **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
- Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface: towel in fried shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated: 12 open tubes of biscuit dough in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface: scraper at hibachi grill. **Warning**
- Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container: glass of ice water in reach-in cooler on cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled: food prep area. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered: two cut onions, one cut carrot sitting directly on walk-in cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Gasket torn/in disrepair: walk-in cooler, most reach-in cooler units. **Warning**
- Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair: can opener base rusted. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store foods: dumplings in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Plates and crab leg crackers not stored inverted or in a protected manner: buffet line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler/freezer gaskets: most units. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer: ice cream. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer: spring rolls, chicken, dim sum, shrimp. **Warning**
- Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored: sushi reach-in cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
- Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses: multiple towels throughout kitchen and prep areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present: 16, #10 cans of vegetables, fruits. Three large cans of oyster sauce, one large can of soy sauce. Two six-ounce cans of pepper sauce. Operator segregated product to return. **Warning**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination: wasabi, ginger, chopped green onions, wontons, cookies, raisins, sunflower seeds on buffet line. **Warning**
- High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized: fryer scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area: back storage room (near chest freezers). **Warning**
- High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area: back storage room (near chest freezers). **Warning**
- High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41°: chicken on hibachi line 60° (operator replaced), pork in reach-in cooler on cookline 49° (operator disposed of product). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Pots or other cooking equipment not being sanitized: chef set grill scraper in trash can after scraping hibachi grill. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food: raw chicken over dough, ground beef over krab rangoons in walk-in freezer / mussels over honey bread in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler: raw chicken behind raw beef, raw chicken behind raw shrimp in makeline cooler. (**Corrected On-Site**), raw chicken over raw pork-stuffed mushrooms in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine: wait stations. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Both food manager certifications expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab: crab rangoons and crab stick sushi. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink: miscellaneous items in dish pit sink, wiping cloth bucket in wait station handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: to left of cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Soil residue on food storage containers. **Warning**
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08/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/12/2014 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
- Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station: napkins in seating area.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor: bucket of potatoes by cookline handwash sink, bag of onions by prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease: kitchen.
- Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting: wait stations.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and stains and is no longer cleanable: sandwich unit.
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair: left chest freezer lid rusted and pitted.
- Basic - Food storage container cracked and broken: navy blue brute. Operator disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Grease and debris accumulated under all cooking equipment, including hibachi grill.
- Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer: left chest freezer.
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature: krab, frog legs. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface: all handwash sinks, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and surrounding walls, doors leading from kitchen to seating area.
- Basic - Soiled gaskets: sauce/cut fruit glass-doored unit, veggie walk-in cooler.
- Basic - Wall in disrepair: coving in back hall by chest freezers.
- Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor: sushi bar, wait stations. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present: two cans hoisin sauce. Observed operator remove and save to return for credit. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination: ginger and wasabi on sushi buffet line. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands after removing gloves and proceeded to work with food (with utensils). **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41°: meatloaf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored incorrectly in reach-in cooler: raw bacon-wrapped chicken over raw stuffed shrimp, raw chicken over cut green beans (both in stand-up unit on cookline), raw shrimp over veggies in sandwich unit. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler: raw chicken over raw beef, raw beef over raw shrimp, raw pork over seafood spread (ready-to-eat).
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener and blade. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: men's employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food: chicken tempura 63° and chicken skewers 58°. Less than two hours. Operator added labels and will fill out Time As A Public Health Control form to keep on file. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/18/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, several brutes throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Upon follow-up inspection, observed bowls with no handles in brutes. // During on-stip callback inspection, observed single-service bowls inside brutes of cocktail and duck sauce in glass-doored upright reach-in. Operator corrected on-site.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer, salmon walkin freezer...buckets of sauces and vegetables. **Warning** // During on-stip callback inspection, observed two buckets of vegetables (celery/carrot mixture in water) and one bucket of "salad dressing" (manufacturer's label) on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected on-site. Observed two buckets of mushrooms on floor in walk-in freezer.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined, cookline garlic/oil cornstarch/water chicken pork. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** // During on-stip callback inspection, observed dried garlic in oil at 67°, cornstarch in water at 77° on cookline. Operator applied a sticker with a begin time of 3pm to garlic in oil container.
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2/12/2014 | Complaint Full | Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, several brutes throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Upon follow-up inspection, observed bowls with no handles in brutes.
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Upon follow-up inspection, observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured.
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer, salmon walkin freezer...buckets of sauces and vegetables. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates on buffet **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, brutes next to cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Upon follow-up inspection, observed brutes not covered.
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin, leftside. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, vegetables. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, cornstarch sugar. **Warning**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, crackers in buffet. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined, cookline garlic/oil cornstarch/water chicken pork. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days, no oysters in 1.5 months however no tags on premise. **Warning** Upon follow-up inspection, observed shucked oysters in walk-in cooler with no tag present and operator unable to locate tag.
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** One employee in sushi bar and four additional employees cooking/prepping in kitchen.
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12/2/2013 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, several brutes throughout kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer, salmon walkin freezer...buckets of sauces and vegetables. **Warning**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates on buffet **Warning**
- Basic - Equipment in poor repair, ice machine in waitress area left side has corner missing exposing insulation. **Warning**
- Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, storage area next to can rack. **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, brutes next to cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Food stored on floor, chicken cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Grease/trash on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. **Warning**
- Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin, leftside. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, Mongolian grill area. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food, bag in reachin cooler. **Warning**
- Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off, next to handsink next to can rack cookline. **Warning**
- Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature, fish shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, cookline. **Warning**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler, vegetables. **Warning**
- Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle, handsink cookline. **Warning**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, habatchi area. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, cornstarch sugar. **Warning**
- High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present, water chestnuts and oyster sauce, product removed for credit. **Warning**
- High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination, crackers in buffet. **Warning**
- High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up pan from floor proceeded to food preparation. **Warning**
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined, cookline garlic/oil cornstarch/water chicken pork. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler, fish over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in walk-in freezer _ not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef. **Warning**
- High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells, cookline. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine, waitress area right side. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink, 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days, no oysters in 1.5 months however no tags on premise. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, rinse towel in kitchen, scrubber in kitchen/hibachi area, lettuce draining in handsink. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, next to cookline. **Warning**
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food, cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, no key for dispenser, cookline. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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9/24/2013 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food (in cocktail sauce).
- Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated soil and dis colored in kitchen.
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- Basic - Helium tanks not adequately secured.
- Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler and exposed to drip from condenser unit. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Dented #10 cans of bamboo shoots, vanilla pudding, baby corn present. Do not use products. Return to vendor for credit or replacement.
- High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; hydrated corn starch at cook line at ambient temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control was determined. Log was up to date, except for this morning. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
- Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
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6/19/2013 | Complaint Full | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact chest freezer lid in poor repair. **Warning**
- Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present - rear door rusted/corroded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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4/3/2013 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Warning**
- Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near dishwasher area. **Warning**
- Basic - Nonfood-contact chest freezer lid in poor repair. **Warning**
- Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present - rear door rusted/corroded. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- Basic - Reuse of single-use number 5 cans for scooping bulk sugar/flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
- High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (sushi being made, sushi rice) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Warning**
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the cook line cooler, upright glass door cooler (Frits, vegetable ingredients in upright cooler, proteins in the cook line cooler). **Warning**
- High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Cold holding equipment (cookline cooler, upright 2-door cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in the process of cooling placed in cold holding equipment that is not capable of maintaining proper temperature. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food (fried chicken pieces, lo mein) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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4/1/2013 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Violation: 53A-09-1 No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
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10/10/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at wait station. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical - Observed 6-8 dead roaches in buffet cabinets (enclosure underneath). This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/12.
- Observed build-up of grease/food debris/soil on catch tray under a burner.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer (fish, clams).
- Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands (lemon wedges, food debris in handwash sink at wait station). Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed pesticide-emitting strips laden with dead flies/insects; should be replaced or removed (not in food prep area).
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk-in cooler (raw chicken stored over raw shrimp).
- Observed residue build-up on a plate caddy.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found in/near water heater closet. This violation must be corrected by : 10/10/12.
- Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions (non-commercial, institutional spray pesticides observed).
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (steamed dumplings on buffet). Corrected On Site.
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10/9/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/20/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- No Violations Were Observed
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8/7/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation - rear door rusting out, gap at bottom of door.
- Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Noted on previous inspection.
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Noted on previous inspection.
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6/19/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at wait station west.
- Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Noted on previous inspection.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surfaces at the hibachi grill station.
- Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises in several locations: several in glue traps under buffet stands, 1 dead at wait station west, 3 dead under sushi station counter, 3 dead under soda box stand, 1 dead on shelf in rear storage area, 1 dead in box of single service portion cups, 3 dead on back of table at sushi hibachi station.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Noted on previous inspection.
- Critical - Observed food-contact surface of small table at sushi hibachi station with 3 dead roaches on rear of table surface.
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found in several areas: 3 live in glue trap under buffet, 2 live roaches at wait station east, 1 live on top of cooler at sushi/hibachi station, 1 live in table at sushi/hibachi station, 2 live roaches in boxes in rack at dishwash area, 2 live roaches in dry store boxes, 1 live roach on floor in rear storage area, 1 live on shelf in rear storage area, 1 live in box/tube of single service portion cups.
- Critical - Observed uncovered bulk food in holding unit/dry storage area (flour, sugar).
- Observed wall in disrepair; coverings separating, gaps/openings under sink, in rear storage area.
- Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation - rear door rusting out, gap at bottom of door.
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6/18/2012 | Complaint Full | Emergency order recommended |
- Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine @ wait station to the east.
- Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification (expired 2/20/12).
- Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No date on required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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6/5/2012 | Complaint Full | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment (sandwich unit @ cookline) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment (upright 2-door glass door cooler @ cookline) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
- Critical - Cold holding equipment (walk-in cooler #1) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at wait sttation to the east.
- Critical - No date on required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine @ wait station to the east.
- Critical - Observed dead roaches on premises behind and under equipment in storage areas (30-40 count). This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
- Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification (expired 2/20/12).
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor of the walk-in freezer (boxes of shrimp, fish). Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor of walk-incooler #1 (shell eggs, vegetables).
- Observed nonfood-grade containers (plastic shopping bags) used for food storage (dumplings in chest freezer in rear area).
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (see Stop Sale). This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
- Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in walk-in cooler #2 (shrimp over rice noodles, chicken over lo mein noodles). Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at wait station to the east.
- Critical - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions (not approved for food service establishments). Products must be disposed of.
- Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). This violation must be corrected by : 6/5/12.
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6/4/2012 | Complaint Full | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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3/19/2012 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (3-door glass cooler). Use other coolers until this cooler has been repaired. Currently no animal protein or pHF's stored.
- Critical - Establishment not maintaining shellstock tags for 90 days.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
- Critical - Identity of food or food product misrepresented Products using imitation crab or "krab" are identified as "Crab" on the menu (see included menu).
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- Critical - Observed dented #10 can of bamboo shoots. Do not use product.
- Observed gaskets on the cookline cooler with slimy/mold-like build-up.
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
- Observed nonfood-grade containers (plasticshopping bags) used for food storage in the walk-in freezer.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in 3-door glass reach in cooler.
- Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells.
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (sushi rolls - time records not current; last daybwas Wednesday).
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2/6/2012 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
- Critical - Cold holding equipment not maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures in walk-in cooler #1, cookline cooler and reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator shall have units serviced to ensure they are cooling properly and maintaining product at 41 F or below.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at west wait station.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine in kitchen.
- Critical - Observed dented cans. Product not to be used.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer (frozen fish).
- Observed nonfood-grade shopping bags used for food storage. Always ensure food is stored in approved "Food Grade" containers/bags.
- Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (see temps on front page).
- Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at west wait station.
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9/2/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Violation: 08A-15-1 Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash from interior leak in cooler.
- Violation: 15-32-1 Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair (3-door glass cooler near cookline).
- Critical - Violation: 22-16-1 Observed soiled walk-in-in cooler shelves/racks.
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5/18/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash from interior leak in cooler.
- Critical - Observed dented cans of water chestnuts and baby corn. Products not to be used.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor (A.M. delivery).
- Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food (inside bulk sugar container).
- Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
- Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair (3-door glass cooler near cookline).
- Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 2 live roaches found in dry storage area and 5-10 dead roaches in same area. 4 roaches noted on wall at dishwash area. D6 DDM directed a 24-hour callack. This violation must be corrected by : 5/18/11.
- Critical - Observed soiled walk-in-in cooler shelves/racks.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked (general chicken).
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name (sugar, rice).
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5/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at dishwash area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at food prep area. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the walk-in cooler.
- Critical - Observed dented #10 cans of mandarin oranges. Product not to be used.
- Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer (spring rolls, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, carrots, snow crab, fish, shrimp).
- Critical - Observed interior of chest freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue, excessive frost/ice.
- Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding walk-in cooler (chicken, spring rolls).
- Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (spicy chicken). Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name (previouly marked, now faded or washed off). Please mark again.
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2/3/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed dented cans of soy sauce (2) and bamboo shoots (2). Product not to used.
- Critical. Nonexempt fish with no proof it has undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded (salmon, snapper, escolar) at the sushi bar.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (cooked chicken, banana pudding) prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the Veggie/fruit walk-in cooler. Recommend close monitoring, adjustment to insure products are maintaining 41 F or below.
- Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food (thawing chicken over stuffed crab shells) in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor of cooler (chicken meat, plastic buckets w/food product) Corrected On Site.
- Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands with gloves on, did not discard soiled gloves, wash and put on fresh gloves.
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
- Observed single-use containers (cans) reused for the storage of food. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine in kitchen.
- Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sinks at two waitstaff stations.
- Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
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9/22/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Violation: 36-08-1 Observed broken/missing cove tiles near walk-in cooler #2.
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7/28/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Violation: 36-08-1 Observed broken/missing cove tiles near walk-in cooler #2.
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7/23/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Violation: 36-08-1 Observed broken/missing cove tiles near walk-in cooler #2.
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6/25/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking (minced garlic in oil on "crash cart". Food may not be served. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed dented #10 can of apples slices. Product not to be used.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked (crawfish, mussels, spring rolls, dim sum).
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit (crawfish, imitation crabmeat, mussels, pouch veggie). This violation must be corrected by : 6/25/10.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above on buffet, but less than one hour (spring roll, chicken on a stick).
- Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures (walk-in cooler #2). This violation must be corrected by : 6/25/10.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler & freezer (recent delivery).
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler/freezer (chicken, noodles).
- Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food (cooked rice). Corrected On Site.
- Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
- Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
- Observed broken/missing cove tiles near walk-in cooler #2.
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6/24/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer (bulk boxes of product).
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on glass door reach-in cooler unit in poor repair.
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on walk-in cooler in poor repair.
- Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation (gap under rear kitchen door).
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6/11/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Observed non-service animals in the food establishment or on premises (turtles in decorative pond at entrance). A Variance must be applied for to maintain non-service animals on premises. See Comments for address to mail variance to. This violation must be corrected by : 7/20/10.
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5/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer (bulk boxes of product).
- Critical. Violation: 08A-28-1 Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler (bulk bag of carrots). Corrected On Site.
- Violation: 14-32-1 Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface (bamboo sushi roller in use).
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on walk-in cooler in poor repair.
- Violation: 14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on glass door reach-in cooler unit in poor repair.
- Critical. Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at main wait station.
- Violation: 29-08-1 Hot water faucet not functioning properly on handwash sink at hibachi station.
- Critical. Violation: 35B-04-1 Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation (gap under rear kitchen door).
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5/20/2010 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Extension given, pending |
- Critical. Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in walk-in cooler.
- Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food provided but specific foods advisory applies to not identified at sushi bar. This violation must be corrected by : 5/8/10.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit (sushi rice @ 122 F). Rice prepared during inspection, but placed at Sushi Bar without temperature control or "Time As A Public Health Control". This violation must be corrected by : 5/8/10.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name (bulk rice, sugar at dRy store area). Repeat Violation.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food (sushi rolls) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at "Sushi" Bar, but less than 2 hours). Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice machine. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk-in cooler (bulk bag of carrots). Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor of walk-in freezer (bulk boxes of product).
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in freezer (beef, shrimp, chicken).
- Critical. No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures (no proof of employee food safety training).
- Observed establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface (bamboo sushi roller in use).
- Observed gaskets/seals on glass door reach-in cooler unit in poor repair.
- Observed gaskets/seals on walk-in cooler in poor repair.
- Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine at main wait station.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at small wait station.
- Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surfaces of hibachi grill (sides, behind, underneath).
- Critical. Hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink at hibachi station (but can be turned on under sink).
- Hot water faucet not functioning properly on handwash sink at hibachi station.
- Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions near 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory at sushi/hibachi station.
- Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation (gap under rear kitchen door).
- Observed trash and debris accumulated on floor behind chest freezer.
- Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
- No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
- Observed no child labor law poster.
- Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. This violation must be corrected by : 5/8/10.
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3/8/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Violation: 47-16-2 Electrical outlet missing cover plate in dining area. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Violation: 52-01-1 Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu items with imitation crabmeat product identified as "Crab" or "Crabmeat".
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7/31/2009 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended |
- Critical. Observed dented cans. Product not to used/sold. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name (bulk containers in dry store area).
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at Sushi Bar. See Stop Sale. This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/09.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit at cookline cooler. See Stop Sale. This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/09.
- Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (yellow rice at cookline). This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/09.
- Critical. Cold holding equipment (cookline cooler) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 7/31/09.
- Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate in dining area. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu items with imitation crabmeat product identified as "Crab" or "Crabmeat".
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7/30/2009 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
| No report available. | 6/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 3/5/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 10/23/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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