Arigato Japanese Steak House, 3600 N 66 St, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ARIGATO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3600 N 66 St, St Petersburg, FL 33710-1545
License #: 6206199
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 5/2/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of garbage and dirt on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. (Wait station near ladies restroom under shelving where coffee machine is held. Also throughout kitchen)
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and interior door ledges of toastmaster unit where clean wash cloths are stored. Also interior walk in cooler handle.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. (Tile above sprayer hose of dish wash area by machine is wet and has fallen onto counter, breaking into pieces. Unit in ceiling is observed dripping into spray sink at dish machine.hoses and ventilation system above have drips observed falling. Also, near walk in cooler, water is dripping from ceiling onto floor.)
  • Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. (Soiled coffee cups stored on shelves near dish machine adjacent to clean pans.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in large dirty gray bin on rack next to dish machine. Clean bowls stored on soiled shelves on back side of cook line center floor prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. (Closed can of coca cola in soda machine ice bin near ladies restroom.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. (Green cutting board on cart at dish wash station with large crack and hole in center.)
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. (In hallway near laundry room. Water appears to be coming from under the wall. Dish machine is on other side of the wall.)
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. (Grout and missing tile) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. (Chest freezer)
  • Basic - Holes in ceiling where pipes run thru in hall near employee restroom/laundry room.
  • Basic - Holes in wall above 3 compartment sink and hand sink in dish room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Lemon on floor by ice cream freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. (Left side of 3 bay sink at bar is marked not for use.)
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up under table grills in dining room. (Dried rice, grease, heavy food debris on shelf and upper ledge directly under grill tops)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair at corner outside laundry room door.
  • Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. (Floor shelf in walk in unit.)
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (8 dried droppings on electrical panel box in hall near laundry room. 1 dried rodent dropping in container of sprayer equipment on shelves of clean and soiled dishes in dish room.). Droppings were immediately cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at faucet in dish room where hose is hooked up.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Multiple)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of grease on/around mixer (by walk in) head with clean bowl mounted. Mixer unit by dish room is heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of straws and paper inside the ice at bar where soiled soda guns are mounted.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. (Dish room hot water)
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. (Cooked noodles and cooked rice in walk in cooler.)
5/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Soup warmer
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under oven
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Dish washing area
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under prep table next to flattop grill
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Under steam table
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind rice cookers
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice, walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked rice 47°, held overnight , no date mark
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. 2 individual lemons , discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. 2 Ndreu floor , cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Interior of mixer , top
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Measured 75°
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Multiple locations.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items ,walk in cooler : cooked rice ( stop sale) , cooked noodles
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar area
12/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.( kitchen/ grout wearing away from tiles)
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.( walkin freezer)
  • Basic - Holes in wall.( throughout)
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.( flour)
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.( small reachin)
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( ladies restroom)
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.( downstairs)
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.( bar area)
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.( mixer)
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.( flour)
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
5/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans wet- nesting on storage shelves
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Rusted reaching shelving
  • Critical - Hand sink missing at dishwashing in wait staff area
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Dishmachine area
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.ice scoop/2nd floor
  • No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.rear storage room
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. Rear storage
  • Critical - Observed evidence of mop/cleaning waste water dumped onto ground.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Rice in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Hole in wall/rear storage room
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishmachine handwash
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
12/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/22/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/12.
5/4/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Violation: 02-26-1 Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Violation: 13-03-1 Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of slime in the interior of upstairs ice machine.
  • Critical - Violation: 22-28-1 Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed dust residue build-up on kitchen portable fan blades and grill.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace broken/missing floor tiles in dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/12.
4/19/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace broken/missing floor tiles in dishmachine area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Light not functioning above upstairs ice machine.
  • 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 : 04/16/12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of upstairs ice machine.
  • Observed dust residue build-up on kitchen portable fan blades and grill.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 04/16/12.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. (Front and back door with worn weather strips).
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
2/15/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at kitchen handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in some kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as equipment cover.
  • Observed soiled carpeting throughout premises.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle behind bar.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in upstairs bar area.
  • Critical - Kitchen hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Kitchen handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometers in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at kitchen handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Observed rust residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
6/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine area hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in dishmachine area.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at dishmachine area handwashing lavatory.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen cooler.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles behind bar.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed grill line equipment food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed rusted storage shelf beneath preparation table in poor repair.
  • Observed soiled carpeting throughout premises.
  • Observed storeroom storage closet wall in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored behind bar.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle behind bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
2/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in grill line cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf covers.
  • Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles behind bar.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease behind grill line.
  • Light not functioning in upstairs walk in cooler light fixture.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
10/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.{UPRIGHT}
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.{WIC}
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.{PITTED RICE COOKER BOWLS}
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.{GROUT MISSING}
11/24/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair.[pitted rice cooker bowls]
  • Critical. Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[chest freezer]
10/28/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. This violation must be corrected by : 10/28/09.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. This violation must be corrected by : 10/28/09.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[pitted rice cooker bowls]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[chest freezer]
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.[DISHWASH AREA] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lack of signage properly designating handwash sink in bar area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.[bar area]
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.[dishwash area]
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.[current ] Corrected On Site.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/15/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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