- Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.Light shields around. **Warning**
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.Ice cream freezer. **Warning**
- Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine/glasswasher/potwasher.High temperature thermal test strips. **Warning**
- Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Rust under rice cooker table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
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10/15/2014 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.
- Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Squeeze bottles in sushi bar.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
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4/30/2014 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled.
- Basic - Frozen potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.Overnight for employee meal hamburger 54° f, chicken 54° f
- Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.Lettuce , mushrooms
- Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.sushi reach in.
- Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Sushi large blue top containers.
- High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
- High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.hamburger 54° f, chicken 54° f
- High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
- Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Sushi side **Corrected On-Site**
- Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.Sushi prep table underneath
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12/6/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to cutting/shredding. **Corrected On-Site**
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4/30/2013 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.red and green boards
- Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
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11/5/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. sushi bar.
- Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. ground beef stored by beef (in contact with each other).
- Critical - Observed small flying insects in soda machine.
- Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
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5/21/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed knives not properly clean after been sharpened. Corrected On Site.
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2/3/2012 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to crosscontamination. PARTIALLY CONSUMED EMPLOYEE'S FOOD STORED ABOVE OTHER FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO ICECREAM FREEZER
- Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
- No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. EMPLOYEE EATING BY DISWASHER AREA Corrected On Site.
- Observed floor and wall junctures not coved. BROKEN FLOOR TILES BY 3 BAY SINK
- Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO ICREAM FREEZER
- Critical - Observed food stored on floor. 4 BAGS OF ONIONS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled. GASKET AND SURFACES ON COOLERN NEXT ICECREAM FREEZER
- Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT THE 3 BAY SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA
- Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. 409 ALL PURPOSE CLEANER STORED ON TOP OF CANNED FOODS IN BAR AREA Corrected On Site.
- Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. COOKED RICE
- Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Repeat Violation.
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6/15/2011 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- No Violations Were Observed
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2/17/2011 | Routine - Food | Call Back - Complied |
- Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. PORK
- Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. PORK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO TRASH CAN
- Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor. IN WALKIN FREEZER
- Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SEVERAL FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER
- 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.
- Observed clean equipment stored on floor.
- Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DRY FOOD STORAGE
- 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. FARINAS, FRANSCISCO & MASAKO KITAHARA
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12/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- No Violations Were Observed
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5/26/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
- Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Oil Corrected On Site.
- Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.Unwrapped straws.
- Critical. Observed fruit flies in the kitchen and bar area. Bad infestation all over. This violation must be corrected by : 05/26/2010.
- Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Bug Spray in bar area. Corrected On Site.
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5/25/2010 | Routine - Food | Warning Issued |
- Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. BUTTER IN DINNING AREA
- Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.
- Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Critical. Observed food stored in ice used for drinks.
- 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. Corrected On Site.
- Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in food preparation or other non-designated area.
- Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. COUNTER IN KITCHEN
- Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
- Critical. Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BAR
- Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust. KITCHEN
- Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
- Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions.
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2/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 6/18/2009 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
| No report available. | 12/29/2008 | Routine - Food | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
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